AMD Radeon 8060S vs Intel Arc A730M Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep for the AMD Radeon 8060S across all three benchmark tests in the database. The most significant gap appears in the DirectX 12 3DMark Steel Nomad test, where the AMD part scores 2162 against the Intel Arc A730M's 1732, a 24.8% advantage. This is a substantial margin for a synthetic workload that stresses overall graphics throughput, geometry processing, and rasterization efficiency.

In the Geekbench OpenCL compute test, the AMD Radeon 8060S posts 84626 points versus 70352 for the Intel Arc A730M, translating to a 20.3% lead. OpenCL performance often reflects raw shader throughput and driver efficiency in general-purpose compute workloads, and the AMD result indicates a clear edge. The Vulkan benchmark tells a similar story: AMD scores 80483, Intel scores 64693, with the AMD part leading by 24.4%. Vulkan is a low-overhead API that rewards efficient command processing and memory management, so this margin suggests the Radeon 8060S delivers better real-world frame pacing in modern titles that use Vulkan.

Looking at the broader performance context, the AMD Radeon 8060S has an average benchmark score of 55757 across all recorded tests. This places it in the 87th percentile of all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB at 55698 (only 0.1% behind), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 at 56083 (0.6% ahead), the AMD Radeon Pro W5700X at 54828 (1.7% behind), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 at 54247 (2.8% behind). The Radeon 8060S thus sits in a performance tier that is essentially equivalent to desktop GPUs like the RTX 4080, which is remarkable for an integrated graphics processor.

The Intel Arc A730M, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 45592, placing it in the 84th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT at 45384 (0.5% behind), the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation at 45972 (0.8% ahead), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile at 45152 (1% behind), and the NVIDIA RTX A2000 at 46043 (1% ahead). The Arc A730M therefore competes with mid-range desktop and mobile workstation GPUs, but it trails the AMD Radeon 8060S by roughly 22% in average score (55757 versus 45592).

In the head-to-head comparison, the AMD Radeon 8060S wins all three tests, with delta percentages of 24.8%, 20.3%, and 24.4%. The consistency of these margins across different APIs (DirectX 12, OpenCL, Vulkan) suggests that the AMD part does not merely excel in one specific workload but offers a uniformly higher performance level. The Intel Arc A730M records no wins in any benchmark category, making the result unambiguous: the Radeon 8060S is the faster GPU in every measured scenario.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU wins in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DirectX 12 test?

A: The AMD Radeon 8060S wins with a score of 2162 versus 1732 for the Intel Arc A730M, a 24.8% advantage.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon 8060S compare to the Intel Arc A730M in Geekbench OpenCL?

A: The AMD Radeon 8060S scores 84626, while the Intel Arc A730M scores 70352. The AMD part leads by 20.3%.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of each GPU in the database?

A: The AMD Radeon 8060S ranks in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, while the Intel Arc A730M ranks in the 84th percentile.

Q: Which GPUs are the nearest rivals to the AMD Radeon 8060S?

A: The nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12 GB (0.1% behind), NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 (0.6% ahead), AMD Radeon Pro W5700X (1.7% behind), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (2.8% behind).

Q: Does the Intel Arc A730M win any of the recorded benchmark tests against the AMD Radeon 8060S?

A: No, the Intel Arc A730M records zero wins. The AMD Radeon 8060S wins all three head-to-head tests.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon 8060S has an average benchmark score of 55757, while the Intel Arc A730M has an average benchmark score of 45592.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs are built on fundamentally different architectures from different vendors, and the database reveals several key design divergences. The AMD Radeon 8060S uses the RDNA 3.5 architecture, manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The chip is codenamed Strix Halo and belongs to the Navi Mobile (RX 8000M) generation. The die size is 308 mm², and transistor count is listed as unknown. The Intel Arc A730M uses the Xe-HPG architecture, specifically the DG2-512 chip, built on a 6 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the Alchemist (Arc 7 Mobile) generation. The die size is 406 mm², with 21,700 million transistors and a transistor density of 53.4M per mm².

The AMD Radeon 8060S packs 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. It has 40 ray tracing cores. The Intel Arc A730M has more shading units at 3072, along with 192 TMUs and 96 ROPs, but fewer ray tracing cores at 24. Despite having more shaders and ROPs, the Intel part posts lower benchmark scores, indicating that architectural efficiency and clock speeds play a larger role than raw unit counts.

Clock behavior also differs sharply. The AMD Radeon 8060S has a base clock of 1295 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz, a very high boost ratio. The Intel Arc A730M has a base clock of 1100 MHz and a boost clock of 2050 MHz. The AMD part's higher boost clock helps it achieve 14.85 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, whereas the Intel part delivers 12.60 TFLOPS. For FP16, the AMD GPU maintains a 1:1 ratio at 14.85 TFLOPS, while the Intel GPU uses a 2:1 ratio and reaches 25.19 TFLOPS, meaning it has a distinct advantage in workloads that can exploit packed FP16 math.

Memory architecture is a major differentiator. The AMD Radeon 8060S uses system shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth, which means its memory performance is tied to the host system's RAM configuration. The Intel Arc A730M has dedicated 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This gives the Intel part a fixed and predictable memory subsystem, whereas the AMD part's performance will vary with the platform.

Pixel and texture rates also differ. The AMD Radeon 8060S posts a pixel rate of 185.6 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 464.0 GTexel/s. The Intel Arc A730M has a slightly higher pixel rate at 196.8 GPixel/s but a lower texture rate at 393.6 GTexel/s. The higher texture rate on the AMD part aligns with its stronger overall benchmark performance.

Both GPUs support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so API-level feature support is identical. However, the underlying hardware implementations differ significantly: AMD relies on higher clocks and a more compact 4 nm process, while Intel uses a larger die with more execution units but a less aggressive 6 nm process. The production status also differs: the AMD Radeon 8060S is listed as Active, while the Intel Arc A730M is End-of-life.

Specification Differences

The key specification differences between the two GPUs are substantial. The AMD Radeon 8060S uses a 4 nm process node, while the Intel Arc A730M uses a 6 nm node, both from TSMC. The die size for the AMD part is 308 mm² versus 406 mm² for Intel, despite the AMD part having fewer shading units (2560 versus 3072). The Intel part has a known transistor count of 21,700 million, while the AMD transistor count is listed as unknown.

Clock speeds differ markedly: the AMD Radeon 8060S runs at a base of 1295 MHz and boosts to 2900 MHz, while the Intel Arc A730M runs at 1100 MHz base and 2050 MHz boost. The memory configuration is completely different: the AMD part uses system shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth, while the Intel part has 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus with 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Compute capabilities show the AMD part leading in FP32 at 14.85 TFLOPS versus 12.60 TFLOPS for Intel, but the Intel part leads in FP16 at 25.19 TFLOPS versus 14.85 TFLOPS. The AMD part has 40 ray tracing cores, the Intel part has 24. Pixel rates are close (185.6 versus 196.8 GPixel/s), but texture rates favor AMD (464.0 versus 393.6 GTexel/s).

Thermal design power differs: the AMD Radeon 8060S is rated at 55 W, while the Intel Arc A730M is rated at 80 W. Both are listed as IGP (integrated graphics processor) slot width and have no dedicated power connectors. The bus interface differs: the AMD part uses PCIe 5.0 x16, while the Intel part uses PCIe 4.0 x16. Display outputs for both are listed as portable device dependent.

The production status also differs, with the AMD Radeon 8060S being Active and the Intel Arc A730M being End-of-life. The release date for the AMD part is January 5, 2025, while the Intel part has no recorded release date in the database.

The Verdict

The data points decisively toward the AMD Radeon 8060S as the faster GPU. It wins all three head-to-head benchmark tests, with margins ranging from 20.3% to 24.8%. Its average benchmark score of 55757 is roughly 22% higher than the Intel Arc A730M's 45592. In percentile terms, the AMD part ranks in the 87th percentile of all GPUs, three points higher than the Intel part's 84th percentile.

The AMD Radeon 8060S is the right choice for users who prioritize raw performance across DirectX 12, OpenCL, and Vulkan workloads. Its higher FP32 throughput (14.85 TFLOPS versus 12.60 TFLOPS), higher boost clock (2900 MHz versus 2050 MHz), and larger texture rate (464.0 GTexel/s versus 393.6 GTexel/s) all align with its benchmark superiority. The lower 55 W TDP also suggests it can deliver this performance within a tighter power envelope, which is relevant for mobile and integrated designs.

The Intel Arc A730M is not without merit. Its dedicated 12 GB of GDDR6 memory with 336.0 GB/s of bandwidth provides a fixed memory subsystem, which can be advantageous in scenarios where system RAM is slow or shared. Its FP16 performance of 25.19 TFLOPS is significantly higher than the AMD part's 14.85 TFLOPS, making it potentially better suited for workloads that leverage packed FP16 math, such as certain AI inference or media processing tasks. The higher pixel rate of 196.8 GPixel/s versus 185.6 GPixel/s could also benefit fill-rate-bound scenarios.

However, for general purpose gaming and compute, the AMD Radeon 8060S is the stronger performer. It also holds the advantage of being an active product, while the Intel Arc A730M is end-of-life, meaning the AMD part is more likely to receive ongoing driver and software support. The AMD Radeon 8060S sits in a performance class comparable to desktop GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, while the Intel Arc A730M competes with mid-range workstation parts like the NVIDIA RTX A2000. For any user choosing between these two, the benchmark data is unambiguous: the AMD Radeon 8060S offers higher performance in every recorded test.