Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550
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GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 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.
Data Center GPU Max 1550 Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the Data Center GPU Max 1550'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 Data Center GPU Max 1550 by Intel dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
Intel's Data Center GPU Max 1550 Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The Data Center GPU Max 1550'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.
Data Center GPU Max 1550 by Intel Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the Data Center GPU Max 1550, 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.
Data Center GPU Max 1550 Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 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.
Data Center GPU Max 1550 Ray Tracing & AI
Hardware acceleration features
The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 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 Data Center GPU Max 1550 capable of delivering both stunning graphics and smooth frame rates in modern titles.
Generation 12.5 Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 is built on Intel's Generation 12.5 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 Data Center GPU Max 1550 will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 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 Data Center GPU Max 1550 to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
Data Center GPU Max 1550 by Intel Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 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 Data Center GPU Max 1550. 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.
Data Center GPU Max 1550 Product Information
Release and pricing details
The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 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 Data Center GPU Max 1550 by Intel represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
About Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550
The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 is a compute accelerator built on the Ponte Vecchio chip, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. It integrates 100,000 million transistors on a 1280 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 78.1 million per square millimeter. Released on January 9, 2023, this OAM module targets data center workloads rather than graphics output, as it has no display outputs. The base clock is 900 MHz, boosting to 1600 MHz, while memory operates at 1600 MHz (3.2 Gbps effective). The database places it at the 50th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 0 and no recorded benchmark entries. The architecture is Generation 12.5, and the successor is listed as H3C Graphics.
Memory Subsystem
The Max 1550 is equipped with 128 GB of HBM2e memory, connected via an 8192-bit bus. This configuration delivers a peak bandwidth of 3.28 TB/s. The memory clock is 1600 MHz, which translates to 3.2 Gbps effective. Such an extreme bus width and bandwidth are essential for feeding the accelerator's massive compute units. With FP32 performance of 52.43 TFLOPS, the 3.28 TB/s bandwidth ensures that data movement does not become a bottleneck for large matrix operations or massive datasets. For high-resolution rendering tasks—though offscreen, given the lack of display outputs—the 128 GB capacity allows entire scenes and textures to reside in local memory, eliminating PCIe transfers. The 8192-bit bus is the widest in the database, and the bandwidth is a defining characteristic of this product. This memory subsystem is designed for capacity and throughput, not latency-sensitive gaming. The 0 MPixel/s pixel rate and zero ROPs mean that the memory is never used for framebuffer output; instead, it is purely for compute data. The high capacity also supports multi-tenant workloads, where multiple users or processes can share the 128 GB pool without contention.
Who Should Consider It
This is not a consumer graphics card. With no display outputs and a 0 MPixel/s pixel rate (due to zero ROPs), it cannot drive monitors. The target user is a data center operator running compute workloads that benefit from massive memory and high FP32/FP16 throughput. The FP32 and FP16 are both 52.43 TFLOPS, indicating a 1:1 ratio, which simplifies mixed-precision workflows. The 50th percentile ranking among all GPUs suggests it sits in the middle of the performance distribution, but the average benchmark score is 0, so this percentile may be based on specifications rather than measured performance. Given the 128 GB memory, it suits workloads like large-scale inference, scientific simulation, or AI training where model sizes exceed typical GPU memory. For settings-based recommendations, since it has no outputs, resolution is irrelevant. Instead, users should consider it for compute tasks where the 3.28 TB/s bandwidth and 128 GB capacity are the primary advantages. The 16,384 shading units and 1,024 TMUs provide substantial compute throughput, but the lack of ROPs means no pixel output. The PCIe 5.0 x16 interface allows high-speed host communication, but the OAM form factor requires a compatible server chassis.
Power and Cooling
The Max 1550 has a TDP of 600 W. The suggested PSU is 1000 W. As an OAM Module, it does not use a standard PCIe slot power connector; the power connectors are not specified in the data. The slot width is OAM Module, indicating a mezzanine-style form factor for server chassis. Cooling must handle 600 W of dissipation. Since it's an OAM module, cooling is typically provided by the server's system fans or dedicated heatsinks. The 1000 W PSU recommendation accounts for the entire system, not just the GPU. The absence of a standard power connector means it relies on the OAM baseboard for power delivery. The high TDP and OAM form factor make it unsuitable for typical desktop builds. The 600 W TDP is substantial, and the data does not specify a cooler, so users must rely on the server's thermal solution. The 1000 W PSU is a guideline for system builders, ensuring adequate headroom for the CPU and other components.
How It Compares
The fact pack does not include any nearest rival entries. Therefore, direct comparison to named competitors is not possible from the given data. The only positional metric is the percentile vs all GPUs, which is 50. This indicates a median standing in the overall database. The successor is listed as H3C Graphics, but no performance data is provided for that product. Without rival names or deltaPct values, the analysis must rely on absolute specifications. The 0 MPixel/s pixel rate and 0 ROPs distinguish it from traditional rasterization GPUs. The 128 GB memory and 3.28 TB/s bandwidth are extreme, but the average benchmark score is 0, meaning no benchmark results are recorded in this database. Thus, any comparative statements about performance relative to specific rivals are not supported by the fact pack. The percentile of 50 suggests that half of the GPUs in the database are above it and half below, but without a scoring system, this is purely ordinal. The lack of rivals also means no deltaPct values are available to quantify differences.
Benchmark Performance
The benchmark array is empty, and the average benchmark score is 0. The percentile vs all GPUs is 50, which places it exactly at the median of the database's GPU rankings. Because no rival scores or deltaPct values are provided, exact percentage comparisons cannot be made. However, the raw compute metrics are telling: FP32 is 52.43 TFLOPS, and FP16 is also 52.43 TFLOPS (1:1). The texture rate is 1,638.4 GTexel/s, derived from 1024 TMUs at the boost clock. The pixel rate is 0 MPixel/s, consistent with zero ROPs. This means the card can process textures and compute but cannot output pixels. The 50th percentile suggests that in the database's overall ranking, it sits in the middle, but the lack of benchmark scores means this percentile may be based on specifications rather than measured performance. The equal FP16/FP32 rates are unusual and point to a design optimized for compute where both precisions are used equally. The 16,384 shading units provide a high degree of parallelism, and the 128 RT cores add dedicated ray tracing capability, but without benchmark scores, the actual throughput is unknown. The 0 average benchmark score is a clear indicator that no standardized tests have been run or recorded for this product.
FAQ
Q: What is the memory size of the Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550?
A: It has 128 GB of HBM2e memory.
Q: What is the memory bus width?
A: The bus width is 8192 bit.
Q: What is the TDP of this accelerator?
A: The TDP is 600 W.
Q: Does it support display output?
A: No, it has no display outputs.
Q: What is the release date?
A: It was released on January 9, 2023.
Q: What is the FP32 performance?
A: The FP32 performance is 52.43 TFLOPS.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
The Max 1550 includes 128 ray tracing cores. The architecture is Generation 12.5, based on the Ponte Vecchio chip. It supports DirectX 12 (12_1) and OpenGL 4.6, but Vulkan support is not listed. The tensor core count is not provided in the data. With 128 RT cores, it can perform ray tracing calculations, but since there are no display outputs, this is for offscreen rendering or compute workloads that use ray tracing for physics or light simulation. The pixel rate is 0 MPixel/s, meaning no rasterization output. The shading units number 16,384, and TMUs number 1,024. The process node is 10 nm, fabricated by Intel. The card has a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface for host connection. The absence of Vulkan support might limit some compute APIs, but DirectX 12 and OpenGL are covered. The 128 RT cores are a significant count, suggesting dedicated hardware for ray-traced workloads, but the lack of display outputs means it cannot be used for interactive ray tracing on a screen. The FP16 performance matching FP32 at 52.43 TFLOPS indicates a design that does not sacrifice half-precision throughput, which is beneficial for AI workloads that often use FP16. The 0 ROPs and 0 MPixel/s pixel rate confirm that this is purely a compute accelerator, not a graphics card.
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