Dell recently overhauled its Precision and Latitude laptop lines with the latest Intel processors, but now it looks like the Austin-based PC maker will be the first hardware vendor to ship a mobile workstation with one of the new Chipmaker Arch GPUs. Alchemist.
When the company first introduced the Precision 5470, customers had the option of configuring the device with an integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics card or an Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU. However, according to a listing on Dell's Indian website, customers will now also be able to equip the Precision 5470 with Intel's new Arc Alchemist A370M Pro mobile GPU.
The Dell Precision 5470 is an entry-level workstation designed to deliver stability, longevity and excellent aftermarket support for business users who need powerful computing performance in a smaller package. In fact, the Precision 5470 is not only the world's most powerful mobile workstation, but also the world's smallest and thinnest.
With all that power under the hood, Dell engineers had to develop a new thermal management system that fits within the limits of the system without sacrificing memory or Thunderbolt ports. To help further cool the Precision 5470, the PC maker has also added separate cooling systems for its CPU and GPU based on a render from its site.
Intel Arc Alchemist A370M Pro
At this time, the specifications of Intel's new Arc Alchemist A370M Pro GPU are not entirely clear. However, based on its model number, the company's first mobile GPU will ship with 128 execution units, which is equivalent to 1024 stream processors, just like its consumer-targeted Arc Alchemist A370M GPU.
Professional and consumer GPUs are a bit different despite using the same silicon. This is because professional-grade GPUs often take advantage of additional GPU resources that are not used by games, as these are typically disabled on consumer GPUs. Another big difference is the fact that professional-grade GPUs are designed for maximum stability and longevity, which is why many of them are clocked lower than their consumer counterparts.
The main difference is that professional GPUs are designed specifically for professional programs and have developer certifications regarding their performance when using these types of applications.
Although Intel and Dell have yet to release any further details on the Arch Alchemist A370M Pro GPU, the PC maker is testing its workstations to ensure frequently used high-performance applications can run smoothly throughout the day.
While users in the US can only choose between integrated Intel graphics or a discrete GPU from Nvidia, customers in India can now configure and order the Precision 5470 with Intel's first discrete GPU for mobile devices. We will have to wait to see if this option is extended or not to potential clients in other countries.
Through Tom's Hardware