AMD Radeon 840M vs Intel Arc Graphics 32EU Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the AMD Radeon 840M shows no direct benchmark submissions in the database, while the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU has one recorded result. This makes a direct numeric comparison of actual workloads impossible, but the available figures still provide meaningful context.

The Intel Arc Graphics 32EU posts a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 733. This result places it in the 3rd percentile of all GPUs in the database, indicating that it sits near the lower end of the performance distribution. Its average benchmark score matches that same 733 figure, so there is no variance across submissions.

The nearest rivals for the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU show a tightly clustered performance band. The Intel Arc Graphics 24EU and the Intel Arc Graphics 64EU both score exactly 733, resulting in a 0% delta. This is notable because it suggests that within this particular workload, the number of execution units does not change the outcome. The AMD Radeon HD 6470M scores 723, which is 1.4% behind the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 415M scores 751, putting it 2.4% ahead. These deltas are small, indicating that the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU competes in a narrow performance window.

For the AMD Radeon 840M, the database lists no benchmark scores and no nearest rivals. Its percentile versus all GPUs is 50, which means it sits at the median of the database distribution. However, since there is no measured score attached to that percentile, it cannot be directly compared to the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU's 3rd percentile ranking with any precision. The gap in percentile is large, but the absence of a raw score for the AMD part prevents quantifying the performance difference.

The architectural data does point to different theoretical ceilings. The AMD Radeon 840M has a boost clock of 2900 MHz and a base clock of 400 MHz, while the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU boosts to 1950 MHz with a 300 MHz base. The AMD part also has a higher pixel rate at 23.20 GPixel/s versus 15.60 GPixel/s, and a higher texture rate at 46.40 GTexel/s versus 31.20 GTexel/s. Its FP32 throughput is 1,484.8 GFLOPS compared to 998.4 GFLOPS. These figures suggest a substantial theoretical advantage for the AMD part in raw throughput, but without benchmark data, those differences remain indicative rather than confirmed.

The Verdict

The data available does not support a definitive performance verdict between these two integrated GPUs. The Intel Arc Graphics 32EU has a concrete measured result, 733 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, and its nearest rivals confirm that it trades blows with other low-end mobile parts within a few percent. The AMD Radeon 840M has no recorded benchmark score, so any conclusion about its standing would be speculation.

Looking strictly at the recorded data, the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU is a known quantity. It sits at the 3rd percentile of all GPUs, and its closest competitors are all within 2.4% of its score. The AMD Radeon 840M is listed at the 50th percentile, which would normally indicate a much stronger position, but with no benchmark to anchor that figure, it remains an unverified entry.

The theoretical specifications favor the AMD Radeon 840M. It carries a higher boost clock, higher pixel rate, higher texture rate, and nearly 50% more FP32 throughput than the Intel part. If those specifications translate to real performance, the AMD part should be substantially faster. The database does not yet contain the measurements to confirm that, so the verdict must remain conditional.

For users or analysts relying on measured data, the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU is the only part with a verified result. The AMD Radeon 840M's position in the database is currently defined by its architecture and clock specifications rather than by empirical testing.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc Graphics 32EU wins in the category of verified data. It has a recorded benchmark score of 733 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, which places it at the 3rd percentile. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc Graphics 24EU and Intel Arc Graphics 64EU, both scoring identically at 733. This suggests that in the Steel Nomad workload, the 32EU configuration delivers the same result as both the smaller and larger variants in the same family.

The AMD Radeon 840M wins on paper in raw throughput. Its FP32 output of 1,484.8 GFLOPS is significantly higher than the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU's 998.4 GFLOPS. Its texture rate of 46.40 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 23.20 GPixel/s also exceed the Intel part's 31.20 GTexel/s and 15.60 GPixel/s. The AMD part's boost clock of 2900 MHz is nearly 1000 MHz higher than the Intel part's 1950 MHz.

The AMD Radeon 840M also uses a newer architecture generation, RDNA 3.5, compared to Intel's Xe-LPG. It includes 4 ray tracing cores, while the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU lists no ray tracing cores in the database. The AMD part supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, as does the Intel part. Both use system-shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth.

The Intel Arc Graphics 32EU has one advantage in process technology: it is built on a 3 nm node at TSMC, while the AMD Radeon 840M uses a 4 nm node. The Intel part also has a documented transistor count of 17,800 million on a 243 mm² die, with a transistor density of 73.3M per mm². The AMD part's transistor count and die size are listed as unknown.

FAQ

Q: What is the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU's recorded benchmark score?

A: The Intel Arc Graphics 32EU has a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 733, which is also its average benchmark score.

Q: How does the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It is exactly tied with the Intel Arc Graphics 24EU and Intel Arc Graphics 64EU, both at 733. It is 1.4% ahead of the AMD Radeon HD 6470M, which scores 723, and 2.4% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GT 415M, which scores 751.

Q: Does the AMD Radeon 840M have any benchmark results in the database?

A: No. The AMD Radeon 840M has no benchmark scores listed, but it holds a 50th percentile position among all GPUs.

Q: What are the clock speeds of the two GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon 840M has a base clock of 400 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz. The Intel Arc Graphics 32EU has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 1950 MHz.

Q: Which GPU has the higher FP32 throughput?

A: The AMD Radeon 840M delivers 1,484.8 GFLOPS, while the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU delivers 998.4 GFLOPS.

Q: What process nodes are used by each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon 840M uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Arc Graphics 32EU uses a 3 nm process from TSMC.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same APIs?

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

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon 840M is built on the Krackan Point chip using the RDNA 3.5 architecture. It belongs to the Navi III IGP generation for Strix Point Mobile. The Intel Arc Graphics 32EU is built on the Arrow Lake-S chip using the Xe-LPG architecture, part of the Arc Graphics-M generation for Arrow Lake.

The manufacturing processes differ. The AMD part uses a 4 nm node at TSMC, while the Intel part uses a 3 nm node at TSMC. Intel's chip has a known transistor count of 17,800 million on a 243 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 73.3M per mm². AMD's transistor count and die size are not recorded.

Both GPUs share the same shading unit count at 256, the same TMU count at 16, and the same ROP count at 8. They also share identical memory configurations: system shared, with system-dependent bandwidth and bus width. Both are integrated graphics processors with no dedicated video memory.

Clock behavior differs significantly. The AMD Radeon 840M operates at a base clock of 400 MHz and boosts to 2900 MHz. The Intel Arc Graphics 32EU operates at a base clock of 300 MHz and boosts to 1950 MHz. The AMD part's higher clocks contribute to its higher pixel rate of 23.20 GPixel/s and texture rate of 46.40 GTexel/s, compared to the Intel part's 15.60 GPixel/s and 31.20 GTexel/s.

The AMD Radeon 840M includes 4 ray tracing cores, while the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU has none listed. FP16 processing differs as well: the AMD part runs FP16 at 1,484.8 GFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio to FP32, while the Intel part runs FP16 at 1.997 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, meaning it can perform twice as many FP16 operations per clock as FP32.

Power characteristics are notably different. The AMD Radeon 840M has a TDP of 15 W, while the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU has a TDP of 65 W. The AMD part uses no power connectors, and the Intel part lists no power connector data. Both are IGP slot width devices. The AMD part connects via PCIe 4.0 x8, while the Intel part uses a Ring Bus interface.

Display output support is platform dependent for both: the AMD Radeon 840M is portable device dependent, and the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU is motherboard dependent. The release dates differ, with the Intel part launching on 2025-02-28 and the AMD part launching on 2024-10-23. The Intel Arc Graphics 32EU lists the HD Graphics-M as its predecessor, while the AMD Radeon 840M lists the Navi II IGP as its predecessor. Both are currently marked as active in production.