ADLINK has unveiled a new graphics card, incorporating Intel's Arc A380E GPU and a low-profile design for basic tasks.
ADLINK's Latest Low-Profile Option Debuts With Intel's Arc A380E GPU, Single-Slot, Active-Cooled & Quad-Display Design
The Embedded World 2024 conference witnessed several products targeting the embedding and compact computing segment, with the likes of AMD's Versal Gen 2 chip and Intel's Meteor Lake-PS lineup. However, ADLINK has decided to step in and integrate Intel's new low-profile Arc A380E into its EGX-PCIE-A380E professional graphics card, potentially exploring a new competitor for the low-power markets.
Before we go into ADLINK's new product, let's talk about Intel's Arc A380E. The GPU is based on the Alchemist architecture and features eight Xe-cores, 6GB GDDR6 memory, 128 EUs, and a rated TBP at 50W. Moreover, the chip comes with 128 XMX engines, catering to AI workloads significantly. The Arc A380E does look like an impressive option for low-power tasks in the modern day, and the inclusion of Intel's Matrix Engines makes it an attractive option for those looking to perform less intensively. AI workloads.
- Intel Arc Alchemist Architecture
- Low-profile and single-slot design
- PCIe Gen 4 x8 interface
- 6GB GDDR6 memory
- 4 x mDP (Mini DisplayPort) output
- Low Power Consumption: 50W
- Supports OpenVINO, DirectX 12, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 3.0
Now to ADLINK's GPU, the EGX-PCIE-A380E is compact at 69mm x 171mm and features a single-slot configuration, which you would expect with a low-profile product. Moreover, the GPU supports various market standards such as DirectX 12, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 3.0, allowing a widespread option despite being an inferior option when you consider the power consumption. ADLINK's GPU has a PCIe 4.0 x 8 interface and 4 Mini-DP ports for onboard interfaces, making it ideal for professional environments.
ADLINK's EGX-PCIE-A380E is well-suited for industrial IoT workloads and edge AI use cases due to the onboard chip's AI performance, making it an excellent option for modern-day use cases. ADLINK hasn't revealed the price of its low-profile GPU yet, nor has the firm revealed a release date.
About the author: Muhammad Zuhair is a hardware and technology reporter for Wccftech, specializing in the semiconductor industry and the complex interplay between technology, manufacturing, and geopolitics. His coverage focuses on the corporate strategies and technological roadmaps of industry giants like TSMC, NVIDIA, Samsung, and Intel. Zuhair's expertise lies in deconstructing complex topics such as fabrication nodes (e.g., 2nm process), the economic impact of policies like the CHIPS Act, and the strategic development of AI infrastructure from NVIDIA, AMD and Intel.
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