Intel Arc A570M vs NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database shows a clear and decisive hierarchy between these two GPUs. The NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation is in a completely different performance class, delivering a Geekbench OpenCL score of 326,898 compared to the Intel Arc A570M’s 58,239. That is a 461% advantage for the NVIDIA part in the single recorded head-to-head test. The data indicates the RTX 5880 Ada Generation is 82.2% faster in relative terms, meaning the Intel part scores only 17.8% of the NVIDIA’s result.

The Arc A570M is an integrated mobile GPU with a 75 W power envelope, while the RTX 5880 Ada Generation is a 285 W dual-slot workstation card. The database places the Intel part at the 88th percentile among all GPUs, while the NVIDIA part sits at the 85th percentile. This seeming paradox is explained by the fact that the Intel part’s percentile is based on a single OpenCL measurement, while the NVIDIA part’s percentile averages across multiple DirectX, compute, and 2D tests. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation’s average benchmark score of 45,972 is dragged down by very low PassMark DirectX scores (167 for DirectX 10, 228 for DirectX 11, 70 for DirectX 12, 335 for DirectX 9), which appear to be test artifacts or driver-related anomalies rather than true performance indicators. The OpenCL result of 326,898 is the more representative figure for raw compute throughput.

Who should pick which? Strictly from the data, the RTX 5880 Ada Generation is the choice for anyone needing massive compute throughput, 48 GB of memory, and workstation-class features. The Arc A570M is the choice for a low-power integrated solution in a portable device, where its 75 W TDP and compact IGP form factor are the defining attributes. There is no scenario in the recorded data where the Intel part competes with the NVIDIA part on performance; the two products serve entirely different markets.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural generations and design philosophies. The Intel Arc A570M uses the Xe-HPG architecture on the DG2-256 chip, built on TSMC’s 6 nm process. The die measures 269 mm² and contains 11,500 million transistors, yielding a transistor density of 42.8 million per square millimeter. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation uses the Ada Lovelace architecture on the AD102 chip, built on TSMC’s 5 nm process. Its die is 609 mm² with 76,300 million transistors, giving a density of 125.3 million per square millimeter. The NVIDIA chip is more than twice the physical size and packs over 6.6 times the transistors.

The memory subsystems are radically different. The Intel part has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. The NVIDIA part has 48 GB of GDDR6 on a 384-bit bus, delivering 864.0 GB/s bandwidth. That is 3.86 times the bandwidth and 6 times the capacity. The clock speeds also differ: the Intel GPU runs at a 900 MHz base and 1300 MHz boost, while the NVIDIA GPU runs at 975 MHz base and 2460 MHz boost. The NVIDIA part’s boost clock is nearly double the Intel part’s boost clock.

Compute resources are where the gap becomes enormous. The Arc A570M has 2,048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, 64 ROPs, and 16 ray tracing cores. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation has 14,080 shading units, 440 TMUs, 176 ROPs, and 110 RT cores. The NVIDIA part also has 440 tensor cores, while the Intel part has none listed. The FP32 throughput is 5.325 TFLOPS for Intel versus 69.27 TFLOPS for NVIDIA, a 13x difference. The FP16 throughput is 10.65 TFLOPS for Intel (at a 2:1 ratio versus FP32) versus 69.27 TFLOPS for NVIDIA (at a 1:1 ratio). The pixel rate is 83.20 GPixel/s versus 433.0 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 166.4 GTexel/s versus 1,082.4 GTexel/s.

Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The bus interface differs: PCIe 4.0 x8 for Intel versus PCIe 4.0 x16 for NVIDIA. The Intel part’s display outputs are listed as portable device dependent, while the NVIDIA part has 4x DisplayPort 1.4a. The NVIDIA card is 267 mm long and 112 mm tall, requiring a dual-slot cooler and a 600 W suggested power supply with a 1x 16-pin connector. The Intel part is an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with no power connector listed.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher OpenCL benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation scores 326,898 in Geekbench OpenCL, compared to 58,239 for the Intel Arc A570M. The NVIDIA part leads by 82.2% in the head-to-head comparison.

Q: How much memory does each GPU have?

A: The Intel Arc A570M has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. The NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation has 48 GB of GDDR6 on a 384-bit bus with 864.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The Intel Arc A570M has a TDP of 75 W and is designed as an integrated GPU. The NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation has a TDP of 285 W, uses a dual-slot cooler, and requires a 600 W suggested power supply.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation has 14,080 shading units, while the Intel Arc A570M has 2,048. The NVIDIA part also has 440 texture mapping units and 176 ROPs versus 128 TMUs and 64 ROPs on the Intel part.

Q: Are there any benchmark tests where the Intel part wins?

A: No. In the recorded head-to-head data, the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation wins the only shared benchmark (Geekbench OpenCL). The Intel part has zero wins in the head-to-head comparison.

Q: What are the production statuses and release dates?

A: Both are listed as Active. The Intel Arc A570M was released on 2023-07-31, and the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation was released on 2024-01-04.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Arc A570M | NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation |

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

| Architecture | Xe-HPG | Ada Lovelace |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 5 nm |

| Transistors | 11,500 million | 76,300 million |

| Die Size | 269 mm² | 609 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 42.8M / mm² | 125.3M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 900 MHz | 975 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 1300 MHz | 2460 MHz |

| Memory Size | 8 GB | 48 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | 384 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 224.0 GB/s | 864.0 GB/s |

| Memory Clock | 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) | 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) |

| Shading Units | 2,048 | 14,080 |

| TMUs | 128 | 440 |

| ROPs | 64 | 176 |

| RT Cores | 16 | 110 |

| Tensor Cores | None listed | 440 |

| Pixel Rate | 83.20 GPixel/s | 433.0 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 166.4 GTexel/s | 1,082.4 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 5.325 TFLOPS | 69.27 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 10.65 TFLOPS (2:1) | 69.27 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 75 W | 285 W |

| Slot Width | IGP | Dual-slot |

| Power Connector | None | 1x 16-pin |

| Suggested PSU | None | 600 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | 4x DisplayPort 1.4a |

| Dimensions | Not listed | 267 mm x 112 mm |

| Release Date | 2023-07-31 | 2024-01-04 |

| Predecessor | None | Workstation Ampere |

| Successor | None | Blackwell PRO W |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only shared benchmark in the database is Geekbench OpenCL. The Intel Arc A570M scores 58,239, while the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation scores 326,898. The delta percentage is -82.2%, meaning the Intel part achieves only 17.8% of the NVIDIA part’s score. This is not a close contest by any measure.

To contextualize the Intel part’s score, its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT (58,392, delta -0.3%), the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM (58,085, delta +0.3%), the NVIDIA P102-100 (58,528, delta -0.5%), and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 (58,657, delta -0.7%). The Arc A570M sits almost exactly in the middle of this cluster, within 0.7% of all four rivals. This shows the Intel part is competitive with mid-range desktop GPUs from the previous generation in OpenCL compute, but it is nowhere near the RTX 5880 Ada Generation.

For the NVIDIA part, its nearest rivals by average score include the NVIDIA RTX A2000 (46,043, delta -0.2%), the Intel Arc A730M (45,592, delta +0.8%), the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (45,384, delta +1.3%), and the AMD Radeon RX 5600M (46,601, delta -1.4%). The RTX 5880 Ada Generation’s average score of 45,972 places it in this range, but this average is heavily skewed by the anomalous PassMark DirectX results. The OpenCL score of 326,898 is over 7 times the average score, indicating that the PassMark tests are not representative of this card’s true compute capability.

The NVIDIA part also has multiple PassMark scores recorded: DirectX 10 at 167, DirectX 11 at 228, DirectX 12 at 70, DirectX 9 at 335, G2D at 777, G3D at 25,096, and GPU compute at 14,208. These are inconsistent with the OpenCL result and with each other, suggesting driver or test compatibility issues. The G3D score of 25,096 and GPU compute score of 14,208 are more plausible but still far below the OpenCL figure. A cautious reading of the data is that the OpenCL test is the most reliable indicator of the NVIDIA card’s raw throughput, while the PassMark results should be treated with suspicion.

Where Each One Wins

The NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation wins in every category where a comparison is possible from the recorded data. In raw compute, it leads by 82.2% in the head-to-head OpenCL test. In memory capacity, it offers 6 times more VRAM (48 GB versus 8 GB). In memory bandwidth, it offers 3.86 times more (864.0 GB/s versus 224.0 GB/s). In shading throughput, it offers 13 times more FP32 performance (69.27 TFLOPS versus 5.325 TFLOPS). In ray tracing, it has 110 RT cores versus 16. In tensor processing, it has 440 tensor cores while the Intel part has none listed. It also has a wider bus interface (PCIe 4.0 x16 versus x8), higher clocks (2460 MHz boost versus 1300 MHz boost), and more display outputs (4x DisplayPort 1.4a versus portable device dependent).

The Intel Arc A570M wins in efficiency and form factor. Its 75 W TDP is 26.3% of the NVIDIA part’s 285 W TDP. It is an IGP, meaning it is integrated into a portable device with no separate cooler or power connector. The NVIDIA part requires a dual-slot card, a 1x 16-pin power connector, and a 600 W suggested power supply. The Intel part also has a smaller die (269 mm² versus 609 mm²) and lower transistor count (11,500 million versus 76,300 million), which aligns with its mobile integrated positioning.

The use-case split is stark. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation is for workstation tasks requiring massive VRAM, high compute throughput, and professional display outputs. Its 48 GB memory and 69.27 TFLOPS FP32 performance make it suited for large datasets, rendering, simulation, and AI workloads that can use tensor cores. The Arc A570M is for thin-and-light portable devices where power draw and physical space are constrained. Its 75 W envelope and IGP form factor mean it can operate without a discrete power connector, but its 8 GB memory and 5.325 TFLOPS throughput limit it to lighter workloads such as casual gaming, media playback, and basic compute.

In the database’s percentile rankings, the Intel part scores at the 88th percentile among all GPUs based on its OpenCL result, while the NVIDIA part is at the 85th percentile based on its average across all tests. If the NVIDIA part were ranked purely on its OpenCL score, it would likely sit far higher. The data as recorded, however, shows the NVIDIA part’s average is pulled down by the PassMark anomalies. The conclusion from the measurements is unambiguous: the RTX 5880 Ada Generation dominates in every performance metric, while the Arc A570M holds the advantage only in power efficiency and integration simplicity.