AMD Radeon 820M vs Intel Arc Pro B50 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Radeon 820M and the Intel Arc Pro B50. However, the database provides substantial individual benchmark results for the Intel Arc Pro B50, allowing for an analysis of its performance profile, while the AMD Radeon 820M has no recorded benchmark scores.

The Intel Arc Pro B50 delivers a PassMark G3D score of 12553, placing it at the 17th percentile among all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 2660. This places it in close competition with several established NVIDIA parts: the GeForce GT 1030 scores 2662, a mere 0.1% difference; the Quadro K1100M scores 2664, a 0.2% gap; the GeForce GT 440 scores 2645, where the Arc Pro B50 is 0.6% ahead; and the GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER scores 2690, leaving the Arc Pro B50 1.1% behind. The data shows the Arc Pro B50 sits in a tight performance cluster around the 2660 mark, with all nearest rivals within a 1.1% band.

The Arc Pro B50's specialized workload results show variance. Its PassMark DirectX 11 score is 100, while DirectX 9 reaches 144, DirectX 12 drops to 64, and DirectX 10 falls to 58. The GPU compute score of 6037 indicates a separate compute-oriented capability distinct from graphics rendering. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test returns 1604. The G2D score of 717 reflects 2D desktop and display operations.

The AMD Radeon 820M, by contrast, has no benchmark entries in the database. This absence means no comparative performance data exists to establish which part wins any specific workload. The database records zero wins for each product in head-to-head testing.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs employ fundamentally different architectures, manufacturing processes, and design philosophies. The AMD Radeon 820M uses the RDNA 3.5 architecture, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, and belongs to the Navi III IGP generation for Strix Point Mobile. Its chip is designated Krackan Point 2. The Intel Arc Pro B50 uses the Xe2-HPG architecture, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC, and belongs to the Battlemage generation for the Pro Series. Its chip is designated BMG-G21.

The Intel part is a discrete GPU with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die, achieving a transistor density of 72.1M per mm². The AMD part is an integrated graphics processor, and its transistor count and die size are recorded as unknown in the database. This distinction is central: the Radeon 820M is an IGP sharing system resources, while the Arc Pro B50 is a standalone card.

Shader resources differ substantially. The Radeon 820M has 128 shading units, 8 texture mapping units, and 4 render output units. The Arc Pro B50 has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. The Intel part also carries 16 ray tracing cores, whereas the AMD part has 2. Neither product lists tensor cores.

Clock behavior also diverges. The Radeon 820M has a 400 MHz base clock and a 2800 MHz boost clock. The Arc Pro B50 has a 1700 MHz base clock and a 2600 MHz boost clock. Memory configurations are radically different. The Radeon 820M uses system-shared memory, with bus width, type, and bandwidth all system dependent. The Arc Pro B50 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 224.0 GB/s bandwidth, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz, 14 Gbps effective.

Rendering throughput figures reflect the resource gap. The Radeon 820M achieves 11.20 GPixel/s pixel rate and 22.40 GTexel/s texture rate, with FP32 performance of 716.8 GFLOPS and FP16 at 716.8 GFLOPS in a 1:1 ratio. The Arc Pro B50 achieves 41.60 GPixel/s pixel rate and 332.8 GTexel/s texture rate, with FP32 at 10.65 TFLOPS and FP16 at 21.30 TFLOPS in a 2:1 ratio.

Power and physical specifications differ accordingly. The Radeon 820M has a 15 W TDP, is an IGP with no slot width, and has no power connectors. The Arc Pro B50 has a 70 W TDP, is a dual-slot card, has no power connectors, and suggests a 250 W PSU. The Intel card measures 167 mm by 69 mm by 40 mm. The AMD IGP has no dimensions recorded. Bus interfaces differ: the Radeon 820M uses PCIe 4.0 x8, while the Arc Pro B50 uses PCIe 5.0 x8. Display outputs also diverge, with the AMD part being portable-device dependent and the Intel part offering 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.1.

Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The Radeon 820M released on 2025-02-28, and the Arc Pro B50 released on 2025-09-04. Both are in active production. The AMD part's predecessor is Navi II IGP, while the Intel part has no recorded predecessor.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear division of roles. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is a discrete, high-throughput GPU with substantial compute and graphics resources. Its benchmark scores, while placing it at only the 17th percentile overall, show it operates in a competitive range with discrete GPUs like the GeForce GT 1030 and Quadro K1100M, with all nearest rivals within a 1.1% margin. The Arc Pro B50's 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, 224.0 GB/s bandwidth, and 10.65 TFLOPS FP32 performance indicate it handles dedicated rendering and compute workloads far beyond what an integrated processor can offer.

The AMD Radeon 820M has no recorded benchmarks, no average score, and no percentile ranking beyond the 50th percentile placeholder. Its hardware specifications show a minimal configuration: 128 shading units, 4 ROPs, 2 ray tracing cores, and system-shared memory. The FP32 throughput of 716.8 GFLOPS is roughly 1/15th of the Arc Pro B50's 10.65 TFLOPS. The data indicates the Radeon 820M is designed for basic graphics output in portable devices, not for performance-sensitive applications.

For any workload requiring sustained 3D rendering, compute acceleration, or high-resolution display output, the recorded data points exclusively to the Intel Arc Pro B50. The Radeon 820M, based on its specifications, serves as a low-power integrated solution where the 15 W TDP and system-shared memory are primary considerations. The Arc Pro B50's launch MSRP is 349 USD.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 performance?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B50 delivers 10.65 TFLOPS FP32, while the AMD Radeon 820M delivers 716.8 GFLOPS, making the Intel part approximately 15 times higher in raw single-precision throughput.

Q: How does the Intel Arc Pro B50 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc Pro B50's average benchmark score of 2660 sits within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 (2662), within 0.2% of the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M (2664), 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 (2645), and 1.1% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER (2690).

Q: What memory configurations do the two GPUs use?

A: The AMD Radeon 820M uses system-shared memory with no dedicated size, type, bus width, or bandwidth recorded, being system dependent. The Intel Arc Pro B50 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same APIs?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The AMD Radeon 820M has a 15 W TDP, while the Intel Arc Pro B50 has a 70 W TDP.

Q: Which GPU has more ray tracing cores?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B50 has 16 ray tracing cores, while the AMD Radeon 820M has 2 ray tracing cores.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on recorded data, the Intel Arc Pro B50 wins in every measurable performance category. It has higher pixel rate (41.60 GPixel/s versus 11.20 GPixel/s), higher texture rate (332.8 GTexel/s versus 22.40 GTexel/s), higher FP32 (10.65 TFLOPS versus 716.8 GFLOPS), and higher FP16 throughput (21.30 TFLOPS versus 716.8 GFLOPS). The Arc Pro B50 also has more shading units (2048 versus 128), more TMUs (128 versus 8), more ROPs (16 versus 4), and more ray tracing cores (16 versus 2). Its memory bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s stands against a system-dependent figure for the Radeon 820M.

The AMD Radeon 820M wins in power efficiency as measured by TDP, with 15 W against the Arc Pro B50's 70 W. It also has a smaller physical footprint as an IGP with no slot width, no dimensions, and no power connectors, making it suitable for portable devices where the Intel part requires a dual-slot, 167 mm long card. The Radeon 820M also carries a higher boost clock at 2800 MHz versus 2600 MHz, though its base clock is much lower at 400 MHz versus 1700 MHz.

For use cases, the Arc Pro B50 suits applications needing dedicated graphics memory, high bandwidth, and compute throughput. Its 16 GB GDDR6 and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth support data-heavy workloads. The Radeon 820M suits ultra-low-power integrated scenarios where the 15 W TDP and system-shared memory model align with thin-and-light portable designs. The Arc Pro B50's dual-slot form factor and 250 W suggested PSU indicate a desktop-oriented installation, while the Radeon 820M's portable-device-dependent display outputs indicate mobile integration.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every recorded specification. The Radeon 820M uses RDNA 3.5 on a 4 nm process, while the Arc Pro B50 uses Xe2-HPG on a 5 nm process, both at TSMC. The Radeon 820M has unknown transistor count and die size, while the Arc Pro B50 has 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die with a density of 72.1M per mm².

Clock speeds differ: the Radeon 820M runs at 400 MHz base and 2800 MHz boost, while the Arc Pro B50 runs at 1700 MHz base and 2600 MHz boost. Memory is system-shared on the AMD part, while the Intel part has 16 GB GDDR6 at 1750 MHz, 14 Gbps effective, on a 128-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Compute resources differ: the Radeon 820M has 128 shading units, 8 TMUs, 4 ROPs, and 2 ray tracing cores; the Arc Pro B50 has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 16 ROPs, and 16 ray tracing cores. Throughput figures differ correspondingly: 11.20 GPixel/s and 22.40 GTexel/s versus 41.60 GPixel/s and 332.8 GTexel/s. FP32 is 716.8 GFLOPS versus 10.65 TFLOPS, and FP16 is 716.8 GFLOPS (1:1) versus 21.30 TFLOPS (2:1).

Power and physical specs differ: 15 W TDP versus 70 W TDP; IGP versus dual-slot; no power connectors on both; no suggested PSU on the AMD part versus 250 W on the Intel part. Bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8 versus PCIe 5.0 x8. Display outputs are portable-device dependent versus 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.1. The Arc Pro B50 measures 167 mm by 69 mm by 40 mm, while the Radeon 820M has no dimensions. Release dates differ: 2025-02-28 versus 2025-09-04. The Radeon 820M has a predecessor (Navi II IGP), while the Arc Pro B50 has none recorded.