Intel Arc A310E vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a single benchmark result for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010, while the Intel Arc A310E has no benchmark entries in the database. This asymmetry limits direct comparison, but the available measurement provides a reference point for the RTX 4010's standing.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 scores 2893 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. That result places it at the 18th percentile among all GPUs in the database. Its closest recorded rivals are separated by fractions of a percent. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB averages 2907, which is 0.5 percent above the RTX 4010. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF averages 2910, 0.6 percent higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB averages 2913, 0.7 percent higher. The NVIDIA Quadro P600 averages 2923, 1 percent higher.

These deltas indicate that the RTX 4010 sits within a tight cluster of performance at its measured workload. It trails its nearest rivals by less than one percent in three cases and by exactly one percent in the fourth. The data suggests that the RTX 4010 delivers performance essentially equivalent to these much larger and more expensive cards in this specific DX12 test. That is a curious outcome, as the RTX 4060 Ti variants typically occupy a different market position. The near-identical scores imply that the Steel Nomad workload may not be sensitive to the architectural advantages that separate these GPUs, or that the RTX 4010 punches well above its modest specification in this particular benchmark.

Because the Intel Arc A310E has no recorded benchmark scores, the database cannot compute a head-to-head delta between the two cards. The wins counter shows zero for both products. Any comparison between them must rely on architectural specifications and the RTX 4010's single data point, rather than direct measured performance.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from fundamentally different design philosophies. Intel uses the Xe-HPG architecture on the DG2-128 chip, fabricated on TSMC's 6 nm process. NVIDIA uses the Ampere architecture on the GA107 chip, fabricated on Samsung's 8 nm process. The node advantage belongs to Intel, as 6 nm is a more advanced process than 8 nm. Die size also differs: the Intel chip measures 157 mm² while the NVIDIA chip measures 200 mm². Transistor counts are close, with Intel at 7,200 million and NVIDIA at 8,700 million. Transistor density favors Intel at 45.9 million per mm² versus 43.5 million per mm² for NVIDIA.

Both GPUs share several core counts. Each has 768 shading units, 16 ROPs, and 6 ray tracing cores. They diverge on texture mapping units: Intel has 32 TMUs while NVIDIA has 24. NVIDIA includes 24 tensor cores, while Intel's tensor core field is absent from the database. Clock behavior differs substantially. The Intel Arc A310E runs at a flat 2000 MHz for both base and boost. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 runs at 1417 MHz base and 1762 MHz boost. That gives Intel a 583 MHz advantage at base and a 238 MHz advantage at boost.

Memory configurations share capacity and type: both use 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus. Bandwidth differs, with Intel achieving 124.0 GB/s versus 96.00 GB/s for NVIDIA. Memory clocks also differ, with Intel at 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective) and NVIDIA at 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective). The bandwidth gap comes from the faster memory clock, not a wider bus.

Theoretical throughput calculations reflect these differences. Intel's pixel rate is 32.00 GPixel/s versus 28.19 GPixel/s for NVIDIA. Texture rate shows a wider gap: 64.00 GTexel/s for Intel versus 42.29 GTexel/s for NVIDIA. FP32 compute reaches 3.072 TFLOPS on Intel versus 2.706 TFLOPS on NVIDIA. FP16 performance presents a notable architectural split: Intel delivers 6.144 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio, while NVIDIA delivers 2.706 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio. That means Intel's FP16 throughput is more than double its FP32 rate, while NVIDIA's FP16 rate exactly matches its FP32 rate. The tensor cores on NVIDIA likely handle some FP16 workloads through a separate path, but the database does not provide a TFLOPS figure for that path.

Power consumption differs by design. The Intel card has a 75 W TDP, while the NVIDIA card has a 50 W TDP. Both are single-slot cards with no power connectors and both suggest a 250 W power supply. Display outputs differ in version: Intel provides four mini-DisplayPort 2.0 connections, NVIDIA provides four mini-DisplayPort 1.4a connections. Both support PCIe 4.0 x8 and list the same API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Arc A310E runs at 2000 MHz for both base and boost clocks. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 has a base clock of 1417 MHz and a boost clock of 1762 MHz. Intel holds a 238 MHz advantage at boost.

Q: What memory bandwidth does each card provide?

A: The Intel Arc A310E provides 124.0 GB/s from 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 provides 96.00 GB/s from the same capacity, type, and bus width.

Q: How does the RTX 4010 compare to its nearest rivals in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12?

A: The RTX 4010 scores 2893. The RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB scores 2907 (0.5 percent higher), the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF scores 2910 (0.6 percent higher), the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB scores 2913 (0.7 percent higher), and the Quadro P600 scores 2923 (1 percent higher). All four rivals are within one percent of the RTX 4010.

Q: What ray tracing hardware does each GPU include?

A: Both the Intel Arc A310E and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 include 6 ray tracing cores. Neither card has an advantage in this specific area.

Q: Which GPU has a higher pixel fill rate?

A: The Intel Arc A310E achieves 32.00 GPixel/s, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 achieves 28.19 GPixel/s. Intel leads by roughly 3.81 GPixel/s.

Q: What is the production status of each card?

A: The Intel Arc A310E is listed as end-of-life, with a release date of March 31, 2024. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 is listed as active, with a release date of April 15, 2024.

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a lopsided comparison. The Intel Arc A310E has no benchmark scores, no nearest rivals, and no average score in the database. Its percentile ranking sits at 50, which is a neutral placeholder rather than a measured performance indicator. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 has a measured benchmark score of 2893, an 18th percentile ranking, and a set of nearest rivals within one percent of its performance.

For the RTX 4010, the data shows a card that delivers performance nearly identical to several higher-tier NVIDIA products in the Steel Nomad DX12 workload. That result is unusual given the specification gap between the RTX 4010 and the RTX 4060 Ti variants. The user should interpret this as workload-specific equivalence, not general performance parity.

For the Intel Arc A310E, the database contains no performance evidence. The architecture specifications indicate higher clocks, higher bandwidth, and higher theoretical throughput than the RTX 4010. The 6 nm process, 2000 MHz boost clock, 124.0 GB/s bandwidth, and 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 all exceed the corresponding figures for the NVIDIA card. However, without a benchmark score, the data cannot confirm whether those specification advantages translate into real-world wins.

The production status difference matters. The Intel card is end-of-life, while the NVIDIA card is active. The RTX 4010 also carries a much lower TDP at 50 W versus 75 W, which may appeal to constrained systems. The data does not support a blanket recommendation for either card. It shows a measured performer versus an unmeasured spec sheet.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Arc A310E | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 |

|---|---|---|

| Chip | DG2-128 | GA107 |

| Architecture | Xe-HPG | Ampere |

| Generation | Alchemist (Arc 3) | GeForce 40 |

| Process node | 6 nm | 8 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Samsung |

| Transistors | 7,200 million | 8,700 million |

| Die size | 157 mm² | 200 mm² |

| Transistor density | 45.9M / mm² | 43.5M / mm² |

| Base clock | 2000 MHz | 1417 MHz |

| Boost clock | 2000 MHz | 1762 MHz |

| Memory clock | 1937 MHz 15.5 Gbps effective | 1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective |

| Memory bandwidth | 124.0 GB/s | 96.00 GB/s |

| TMUs | 32 | 24 |

| Tensor cores | Not listed | 24 |

| Pixel rate | 32.00 GPixel/s | 28.19 GPixel/s |

| Texture rate | 64.00 GTexel/s | 42.29 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 3.072 TFLOPS | 2.706 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 6.144 TFLOPS (2:1) | 2.706 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 75 W | 50 W |

| Display outputs | 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 | 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a |

| Length | 168 mm 6.6 inches | 163 mm 6.4 inches |

| Width | 20 mm 0.8 inches | Not listed |

| Production status | End-of-life | Active |

| Release date | 2024-03-31 | 2024-04-15 |

| Predecessor | Xe Graphics | GeForce 30 |

| Successor | Battlemage | GeForce 50 |

Shared specifications include 768 shading units, 16 ROPs, 6 ray tracing cores, 4 GB GDDR6 memory, 64-bit bus width, single-slot width, no power connectors, 250 W suggested PSU, PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.4, and a height of 69 mm 2.7 inches.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc A310E wins on raw specification metrics across the board. Its clock speeds are higher at both base and boost. Its memory bandwidth exceeds the NVIDIA card by 28 GB/s. Its pixel rate, texture rate, FP32 throughput, and FP16 throughput all surpass the RTX 4010. Its transistor density is higher, its die is smaller, and its process node is more advanced. The TMU count is higher at 32 versus 24. These figures suggest that the Intel card has the theoretical edge in compute-heavy tasks, particularly those that use the 2:1 FP16 path. The 6 nm TSMC process also implies better power efficiency per transistor, though the TDP is higher at 75 W.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 wins on measured performance evidence. It has a benchmark score of 2893 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which places it within one percent of four nearest rivals. It has an active production status, while Intel is end-of-life. Its TDP is lower at 50 W, which makes it the more efficient choice in absolute power draw. It includes 24 tensor cores, which Intel does not list. Its die is larger at 200 mm² with more transistors at 8,700 million, though that comes from a less dense process. Its release date is later by about two weeks.

The use-case split follows the data. For a user who values measured DX12 performance and a lower power envelope, the RTX 4010 is the only card with evidence in the database. For a user who prioritizes pure specification throughput, particularly FP16 compute, the Intel Arc A310E shows higher numbers. The lack of a benchmark for the Intel card means no data confirms whether those specifications convert to real performance. The RTX 4010's near-tie with the RTX 4060 Ti variants in Steel Nomad suggests that its modest specification does not limit it in that workload. Whether the Intel card would match that result is unknown from the recorded data.