Intel Arc Pro A40
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IntelIntel Arc Pro A40 Specifications
GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The Intel Arc Pro A40 GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
Pro A40 Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the Arc Pro A40's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The Arc Pro A40 by Intel dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
Intel's Arc Pro A40 Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The Arc Pro A40's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
Arc Pro A40 by Intel Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the Pro A40, reducing the need to fetch data from slower VRAM. L1 and L2 caches store frequently accessed data close to the compute units. AMD's Infinity Cache (L3) dramatically increases effective bandwidth, improving GPU benchmark performance without requiring wider memory buses. Larger cache sizes help maintain high frame rates in memory-bound scenarios and reduce power consumption by minimizing VRAM accesses.
Pro A40 Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the Intel Arc Pro A40 against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
Arc Pro A40 Ray Tracing & AI
Hardware acceleration features
The Intel Arc Pro A40 includes dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI acceleration. RT cores handle real-time ray tracing calculations for realistic lighting, reflections, and shadows in supported games. Tensor cores (NVIDIA) or XMX cores (Intel) accelerate AI workloads including DLSS, FSR, and XeSS upscaling technologies. These features enable higher visual quality without proportional performance costs, making the Pro A40 capable of delivering both stunning graphics and smooth frame rates in modern titles.
Xe-HPG Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The Intel Arc Pro A40 is built on Intel's Xe-HPG architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the Pro A40 will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the Intel Arc Pro A40 determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the Arc Pro A40 to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
Arc Pro A40 by Intel Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the Intel Arc Pro A40 are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
Intel API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the Intel Arc Pro A40. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
Arc Pro A40 Product Information
Release and pricing details
The Intel Arc Pro A40 is manufactured by Intel as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the Arc Pro A40 by Intel represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
About Intel Arc Pro A40
The Intel Arc Pro A40 is a compact professional GPU built on the Xe-HPG architecture, using the DG2-128 chip fabricated on TSMC's 6 nm process. It integrates 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, with a transistor density of 45.9M per mm². The card ships with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, delivering 192.0 GB/s of bandwidth. With a 50 W TDP and a single-slot design, it targets dense workstation environments and multi-display deployments. Benchmark percentile data places it at the 50th percentile among all GPUs in the database.
Who Should Consider It
The Arc Pro A40 is positioned for users who require a low-power, single-slot GPU for professional workloads rather than high-end gaming. The 6 GB frame buffer and 192.0 GB/s bandwidth indicate that 1080p resolutions are the practical ceiling for memory-intensive tasks; at 1440p, the 6 GB capacity may become a limiting factor for high-resolution texture sets and multi-layer compositing. The 3.482 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 108.8 GTexel/s texture rate suggest the card can handle basic 3D modeling, CAD viewport rendering, and light video editing, but heavy simulation or offline rendering workloads will likely exceed its capabilities.
The 50th percentile ranking places the A40 at the median of the GPU performance distribution in the database. For users migrating from integrated graphics, this represents a meaningful step up in raw throughput, while those accustomed to discrete gaming GPUs will find the compute figures modest. The 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs make the card well-suited for multi-monitor professional setups such as financial trading floors, medical imaging workstations, or control rooms, where the 50 W power draw is a distinct advantage for dense deployments.
The single-slot form factor is another consideration. Users with small-form-factor workstations or high-density server chassis will find the A40's physical profile accommodating. The absence of power connectors means installation is straightforward in any system with a 250 W power supply. For users targeting 1080p gaming as a secondary use case, the 6 GB VRAM and 54.40 GPixel/s pixel rate provide adequate headroom for moderate settings, though the lack of recorded benchmark scores for specific titles prevents precise settings-level recommendations.
Memory Subsystem
The Arc Pro A40 is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory. The memory clock runs at 2000 MHz, translating to a 16 Gbps effective data rate. The 96-bit bus width, combined with the 16 Gbps effective rate, yields a total bandwidth of 192.0 GB/s. This is a moderate figure for a professional card, reflecting the entry-level positioning.
For high-resolution workloads, the 6 GB capacity is the primary constraint. At 4K, frame buffers for complex scenes can exceed 6 GB, forcing the card to spill over to system memory through the PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which has substantially lower bandwidth than the dedicated memory. The 192.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for 1080p and light 1440p tasks, but memory-heavy operations such as large texture atlases, multi-layer image compositing, or high-precision scientific visualization will be limited by both capacity and throughput.
The 96-bit bus is narrower than what is typically found in higher-tier GPUs. This directly impacts the memory bandwidth figure. The 16 Gbps effective memory speed partially compensates for the narrow bus, but the overall 192.0 GB/s remains a bottleneck for data-intensive shaders that require frequent memory access. The transistor density of 45.9M per mm² on the 157 mm² die indicates a compact memory controller design that prioritizes power efficiency over raw bandwidth.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
The Arc Pro A40 includes 8 ray tracing cores. These cores accelerate ray traversal and ray-triangle intersection, enabling hardware-accelerated ray tracing in supported applications. The API support is comprehensive: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) is listed, which encompasses DirectX Raytracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan 1.4 support provides cross-platform ray tracing via the Vulkan ray tracing extensions. OpenGL 4.6 is also present, though it does not include ray tracing features.
The Xe-HPG architecture implements ray tracing through dedicated hardware units. With only 8 RT cores, the A40's ray tracing throughput is modest. For professional workloads that rely on ray-traced rendering, the 8 RT cores will deliver limited performance compared to cards with more RT hardware. However, for occasional ray-traced effects in CAD visualization or architectural walkthroughs, the capability exists and is hardware-accelerated.
The specifications do not list a tensor core count. The FP16 compute rate of 6.963 TFLOPS, which is double the FP32 rate of 3.482 TFLOPS, indicates the card can accelerate FP16 workloads at a 2:1 ratio. This suggests that applications leveraging half-precision arithmetic will see throughput gains, though the absence of dedicated tensor core hardware means no specialized AI acceleration is available.
FAQ
Q: What is the memory configuration of the Arc Pro A40?
A: It has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 192.0 GB/s and a 16 Gbps effective memory speed.
Q: Does the Arc Pro A40 require external power connectors?
A: No. The card has no power connectors and has a 50 W TDP. A 250 W PSU is suggested.
Q: What display outputs does it provide?
A: It provides 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, which supports multi-monitor configurations.
Q: What is the production status and release date?
A: The production status is end-of-life. It was released on 2022-08-07.
Q: What API features are supported?
A: The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.
Q: How many ray tracing cores does it have?
A: It has 8 ray tracing cores.
Benchmark Performance
The Arc Pro A40 holds a 50th percentile ranking among all GPUs in the database. The average benchmark score is listed as 0, and the dataset includes no nearest rivals, so direct percentage comparisons against competing cards are not possible. The raw compute metrics provide the basis for analysis.
FP32 performance is 3.482 TFLOPS. FP16 performance is 6.963 TFLOPS, a 2:1 ratio relative to FP32. This means that for workloads capable of utilizing FP16 arithmetic, the card offers double the throughput of FP32. The texture rate is 108.8 GTexel/s, and the pixel rate is 54.40 GPixel/s. These figures align with the hardware configuration of 64 texture mapping units and 32 render output units.
The 1024 shading units operate at a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1700 MHz. The boost clock is the highest listed frequency, and the memory clock of 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective) is the only memory frequency specified. The 50th percentile ranking provides a relative reference: the card sits at the midpoint of the database's GPU performance distribution, meaning half of the GPUs in the database perform better and half perform worse.
The 7,200 million transistors on the 6 nm process contribute to the card's efficiency profile. The die size of 157 mm² and the transistor density of 45.9M per mm² indicate a relatively small chip that prioritizes power efficiency over raw performance. The end-of-life production status suggests that the card is no longer actively manufactured, but its benchmark percentile remains a relevant data point for legacy system comparisons.
Power and Cooling
The Arc Pro A40 has a TDP of 50 W. This is a low power figure that enables a single-slot cooling solution. The card has no power connectors, meaning it draws all operating power from the PCIe slot. The suggested PSU is 250 W, a modest requirement compatible with most office and workstation systems.
The 6 nm process from TSMC is a key enabler of the low power draw. With 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, the transistor density is 45.9M per mm². The Xe-HPG architecture is designed for efficiency, and the 50 W TDP reflects this design goal. The single-slot form factor further reduces the physical footprint, making the card suitable for dense chassis where space is at a premium.
The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8. This provides a data path of 8 lanes, which is half the width of a full x16 slot. For the A40's memory bandwidth of 192.0 GB/s, the PCIe 4.0 x8 interface offers sufficient bandwidth for most workloads, though data transfers between the GPU and system memory will be constrained by the 8-lane connection.
The 250 W PSU recommendation is conservative. Since the card consumes only 50 W, a system with a 250 W PSU has ample headroom for the GPU plus other components. The absence of power connectors simplifies installation and reduces cable management requirements. The end-of-life production status means the card is no longer manufactured, but the low power draw and compact design remain relevant for legacy systems and specialized deployments where modern high-power GPUs cannot fit.
Detailed benchmark scores and charts for the Intel Arc Pro A40 are below.
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