Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU Mobile vs NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no recorded benchmark scores for either the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU Mobile or the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server. Both entries show an average benchmark score of zero, and the head-to-head benchmark array is empty. Consequently, direct performance comparisons in synthetic workloads cannot be derived from measured data.

What can be quantified is the theoretical peak compute capacity. The Intel part delivers 1.856 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput, while the NVIDIA part delivers 50.70 TFLOPS. That places the RTX PRO 4500 roughly 27 times higher in raw single-precision arithmetic throughput. In FP16 workloads, the Intel GPU reaches 3.712 TFLOPS using a 2:1 ratio, whereas the NVIDIA GPU sustains 50.70 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio, meaning it does not rely on a reduced-precision shortcut to reach that figure.

Pixel and texture throughput follow a similar pattern. The Intel GPU renders at 29.00 GPixel/s and 58.00 GTexel/s. The NVIDIA GPU renders at 270.5 GPixel/s and 792.1 GTexel/s, which is approximately 9.3 times higher pixel throughput and roughly 13.7 times higher texture throughput. These figures come directly from the clock rates and unit counts, not from any observed application results.

The lack of measured benchmarks means the percentile ranking for both GPUs sits at exactly 50, which is the neutral midpoint in the database. Without actual scores, the percentile does not reflect any tested performance advantage. The data simply has no wins recorded for either side, with both winsA and winsB set to zero.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from entirely different design lineages. The Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU Mobile is built on Raptor Lake silicon, using Generation 12.2 architecture. The process node is 10 nm, and the foundry is Intel itself. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server uses the GB203 chip, based on Blackwell 2.0 architecture, fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process.

Transistor counts diverge sharply. The NVIDIA chip contains 45,600 million transistors on a 378 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 120.6M per mm². The Intel part has no transistor count or die size recorded in the database, so the only structural comparison possible is the process node difference: 10 nm versus 5 nm.

Memory architecture is fundamentally different. The Intel GPU shares system memory, with its size, type, bus width, and bandwidth all listed as system-dependent. The NVIDIA GPU carries 32 GB of dedicated GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus, delivering 800.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel GPU's memory clock is listed as system shared, while the NVIDIA memory runs at 1563 MHz with 25 Gbps effective data rate.

Core configuration differences are substantial. The Intel GPU has 640 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, and 20 render output units. The NVIDIA GPU has 10,496 shading units, 328 TMUs, and 112 ROPs. The NVIDIA part also includes 82 ray tracing cores and 328 tensor cores, while the Intel GPU has none recorded. The Intel GPU operates with a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 1450 MHz. The NVIDIA GPU has a base clock of 1215 MHz and a boost clock of 2415 MHz.

Power and interface specifications could not be more different. The Intel GPU is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a 15 W TDP and a Ring Bus interface. The NVIDIA GPU is a single-slot server card with a 165 W TDP, a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, and a single 16-pin power connector. The database also lists a suggested PSU of 450 W for the NVIDIA card, while the Intel part has no such requirement. Display outputs differ as well: the Intel GPU's outputs are portable device dependent, whereas the NVIDIA card has no outputs at all, consistent with a server accelerator role.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded specifications, the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU Mobile wins in the categories that matter for integrated, low-power mobile systems. Its 15 W TDP is a fraction of the NVIDIA card's 165 W, making it suitable for devices where power draw is heavily constrained. Its system shared memory model eliminates the need for dedicated VRAM, and its Ring Bus interface means it plugs directly into the existing processor fabric without requiring a PCIe slot. The mobile GPU also has display outputs, albeit dependent on the portable device, whereas the NVIDIA server card has none.

The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server wins in every raw performance metric recorded. Its 50.70 TFLOPS of FP32 is more than 27 times the Intel part's 1.856 TFLOPS. Its 800.3 GB/s memory bandwidth vastly exceeds the system-dependent bandwidth of the Intel GPU. Its 32 GB of dedicated GDDR7 memory allows for large datasets that would never fit in a shared system memory pool. The NVIDIA card also supports ray tracing with 82 dedicated RT cores and AI workloads with 328 tensor cores, features absent from the Intel GPU entirely.

The architecture generation gap also favors NVIDIA. The Blackwell 2.0 architecture supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), while the Intel Generation 12.2 architecture supports DirectX 12 (12_1). Both support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4, so those API capabilities are identical. The NVIDIA card's FP16 performance at 50.70 TFLOPS matches its FP32 figure, meaning no throughput penalty for half-precision work. The Intel GPU's FP16 of 3.712 TFLOPS is exactly double its FP32, indicating a 2:1 rate that is typical of consumer-oriented integrated graphics.

The Verdict

The data indicates two products serving entirely separate purposes. The Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU Mobile is an integrated GPU for portable devices, with a 15 W power envelope and system shared memory. Its recorded specifications cap out at 1.856 TFLOPS FP32, 640 shading units, and a 1450 MHz boost clock. These figures place it in the entry-level integrated graphics tier, suitable for basic rendering and hardware-accelerated video playback.

The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server is a dedicated server accelerator. It has no display outputs, a single-slot form factor, and a 165 W TDP with a 450 W suggested PSU. Its 10,496 shading units, 82 RT cores, and 328 tensor cores indicate a design aimed at compute-heavy server workloads such as rendering, AI inference, and scientific simulation. The 32 GB GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus with 800.3 GB/s bandwidth supports large working sets.

For a user with a portable device, the Intel GPU is the only option of the two that fits, because the NVIDIA card cannot output to a display and requires a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus external power. For a server deployment requiring maximum compute density, the NVIDIA card is the clear choice, as its FP32 throughput alone is in a different performance class. The release dates support this split: the Intel GPU launched on January 3, 2023, while the NVIDIA GPU is dated March 16, 2026, with a predecessor listed as Server Hopper and a successor as Server Rubin. The Intel GPU lists Arc Graphics-M as its successor.

The percentile ranking of 50 for both entries reflects the absence of measured benchmarks, not parity in performance. The recorded data shows no overlapping use cases, so the selection depends entirely on the target platform and workload.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 throughput?

A: The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Server delivers 50.70 TFLOPS of FP32, while the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU Mobile delivers 1.856 TFLOPS.

Q: How much memory does each GPU have?

A: The Intel GPU uses system shared memory with no dedicated capacity. The NVIDIA GPU has 32 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 256-bit bus.

Q: Does the Intel GPU support ray tracing?

A: No. The Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80EU Mobile has no ray tracing cores recorded. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 has 82 ray tracing cores.

Q: What are the power requirements for each?

A: The Intel GPU has a 15 W TDP and no power connectors. The NVIDIA GPU has a 165 W TDP, requires one 16-pin power connector, and the database lists a suggested PSU of 450 W.

Q: Can the NVIDIA card output video to a display?

A: No. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 lists no display outputs. The Intel GPU's display outputs are portable device dependent, meaning they work in mobile systems.

Q: What process nodes are used?

A: The Intel GPU is fabricated on a 10 nm process by Intel. The NVIDIA GPU is fabricated on a 5 nm process by TSMC.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two GPUs:

• Chip: Raptor Lake (Intel) versus GB203 (NVIDIA)
• Architecture: Generation 12.2 versus Blackwell 2.0
• Generation: HD Graphics-M (Raptor Lake) versus Server Blackwell (Bxx)
• Process Node: 10 nm versus 5 nm
• Foundry: Intel versus TSMC
• Transistors: Not recorded versus 45,600 million
• Die Size: Not recorded versus 378 mm²
• Transistor Density: Not recorded versus 120.6M / mm²
• Base Clock: 300 MHz versus 1215 MHz
• Boost Clock: 1450 MHz versus 2415 MHz
• Memory Clock: System Shared versus 1563 MHz 25 Gbps effective
• Memory Size: System Shared versus 32 GB
• Memory Type: System Shared versus GDDR7
• Memory Bus Width: System Shared versus 256 bit
• Memory Bandwidth: System Dependent versus 800.3 GB/s
• Shading Units: 640 versus 10,496
• TMUs: 40 versus 328
• ROPs: 20 versus 112
• RT Cores: None versus 82
• Tensor Cores: None versus 328
• Pixel Rate: 29.00 GPixel/s versus 270.5 GPixel/s
• Texture Rate: 58.00 GTexel/s versus 792.1 GTexel/s
• FP32: 1.856 TFLOPS versus 50.70 TFLOPS
• FP16: 3.712 TFLOPS (2:1) versus 50.70 TFLOPS (1:1)
• TDP: 15 W versus 165 W
• Slot Width: IGP versus Single-slot
• Power Connectors: None versus 1x 16-pin
• Suggested PSU: None versus 450 W
• Bus Interface: Ring Bus versus PCIe 5.0 x16
• Display Outputs: Portable Device Dependent versus No outputs
• DirectX Support: 12 (12_1) versus 12 Ultimate (12_2)
• Dimensions: Not recorded versus 267 mm 10.5 inches length, 111 mm 4.4 inches height, 40 mm 1.6 inches width
• Release Date: 2023-01-03 versus 2026-03-16
• Predecessor: None versus Server Hopper
• Successor: Arc Graphics-M versus Server Rubin