AMD Radeon 860M vs Intel Arc Graphics 64EU Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for these two integrated graphics processors does not include any shared benchmark test results. The AMD Radeon 860M has two recorded benchmark entries: Geekbench OpenCL at 22759 and Geekbench Vulkan at 30043. The Intel Arc Graphics 64EU has one recorded benchmark entry: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 at 733. Because these tests measure different workloads and are not comparable across the two products, the database shows zero direct head-to-head wins for either side.

The AMD Radeon 860M achieves an average benchmark score of 26401, while the Intel Arc Graphics 64EU achieves an average benchmark score of 733. The Radeon 860M sits at the 72nd percentile against all GPUs in the database, whereas the Arc Graphics 64EU sits at the 3rd percentile. This percentile gap places the two products in entirely different performance tiers. The Radeon 860M's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 at 26421 (a delta of -0.1%), the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary at 26553 (a delta of -0.6%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 at 26331 (a delta of 0.3%), and the NVIDIA RTX A4000 at 26683 (a delta of -1.1%). The Arc Graphics 64EU's nearest rivals are the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU at 733 (a delta of 0%), the Intel Arc Graphics 24EU at 733 (a delta of 0%), the AMD Radeon HD 6470M at 723 (a delta of 1.4%), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 415M at 751 (a delta of -2.4%).

The Radeon 860M's average score places it within 1.1% of several discrete desktop and mobile GPUs, which suggests its performance envelope overlaps with dedicated graphics solutions from previous generations. The Arc Graphics 64EU's average score places it within 2.4% of mobile GPUs from over a decade ago, which indicates a much lower absolute performance level. The data shows no scenario where the two products trade wins on a common workload, so the comparison relies on their respective nearest-rival relationships and architectural specifications.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon 860M uses the RDNA 3.5 architecture, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Arc Graphics 64EU uses the Xe-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process, also at TSMC. Both are integrated graphics processors, but they belong to different platform generations. The Radeon 860M is part of the Navi III IGP (Strix Point Mobile) generation and uses the Krackan Point chip. The Arc Graphics 64EU is part of the Arc Graphics (Arrow Lake) generation and uses the Arrow Lake-S chip.

The Radeon 860M has a base clock of 600 MHz and a boost clock of 3000 MHz. The Arc Graphics 64EU has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 1900 MHz. The Radeon 860M reaches a pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s. The Arc Graphics 64EU reaches a pixel rate of 30.40 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 60.80 GTexel/s. The Radeon 860M delivers 3.072 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 3.072 TFLOPS of FP16 performance at a 1:1 ratio. The Arc Graphics 64EU delivers 1.946 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 3.891 TFLOPS of FP16 performance at a 2:1 ratio. The FP16 ratio difference indicates that the Intel part dedicates more throughput to half-precision workloads, while the AMD part maintains equal throughput across both precisions.

Both processors share identical shading unit counts at 512, identical texture mapping unit counts at 32, and identical render output unit counts at 16. The Radeon 860M includes 8 ray tracing cores, while the Arc Graphics 64EU has no recorded ray tracing cores. The Radeon 860M is a 15 W part, while the Arc Graphics 64EU is a 65 W part. The Radeon 860M connects through PCIe 4.0 x8, while the Arc Graphics 64EU connects through a Ring Bus interface. The Intel part has recorded transistor data: 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 73.3M per mm². The AMD part has no recorded transistor or die size data.

Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Display outputs are portable device dependent for the Radeon 860M and motherboard dependent for the Arc Graphics 64EU. The Radeon 860M lists its predecessor as Navi II IGP, while the Arc Graphics 64EU lists its predecessor as HD Graphics.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon 860M wins clearly in raw compute benchmarks. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 22759 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 30043 indicate strong general-purpose and graphics API performance. Its average score of 26401 and 72nd percentile ranking place it alongside discrete GPUs such as the NVIDIA GeForce MX550, which scores 26421, and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, which scores 26331. The data suggests the Radeon 860M can handle workloads that typically require a dedicated graphics card, including modern gaming at reasonable settings and compute tasks that leverage OpenCL or Vulkan.

The Intel Arc Graphics 64EU does not win in any recorded benchmark category. Its single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 733 and 3rd percentile ranking place it near legacy mobile GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU and 24EU, both at 733, which indicates that adding execution units beyond 24 does not change the recorded score in this particular test. The Arc Graphics 64EU also trails the NVIDIA GeForce GT 415M, which scores 751, a delta of -2.4%.

The use-case split follows the data directly. The Radeon 860M suits workloads that demand FP32 compute, high pixel throughput, and ray tracing support. Its 48.00 GPixel/s pixel rate and 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 throughput give it a substantial advantage in graphics rendering and general compute. The Arc Graphics 64EU offers higher FP16 throughput at 3.891 TFLOPS, which could benefit half-precision workloads such as certain machine learning inference tasks, but its lower FP32 rate of 1.946 TFLOPS and lower pixel rate of 30.40 GPixel/s limit its overall graphics capability. The Radeon 860M also has 8 ray tracing cores, whereas the Arc Graphics 64EU has none recorded, which gives the AMD part a functional advantage in ray-traced content.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon 860M has an average benchmark score of 26401, while the Intel Arc Graphics 64EU has an average benchmark score of 733.

Q: How do the two GPUs compare in FP32 compute performance?

A: The AMD Radeon 860M delivers 3.072 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, while the Intel Arc Graphics 64EU delivers 1.946 TFLOPS.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same graphics APIs?

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

Q: What is the difference in power draw between the two?

A: The AMD Radeon 860M has a TDP of 15 W, while the Intel Arc Graphics 64EU has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: Does the Intel Arc Graphics 64EU have ray tracing cores?

A: No, the database records no ray tracing cores for the Intel Arc Graphics 64EU. The AMD Radeon 860M has 8 ray tracing cores.

Q: How does the Intel Arc Graphics 64EU compare to its closest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc Graphics 64EU scores 733, which is identical to the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU and 24EU, 1.4% higher than the AMD Radeon HD 6470M at 723, and 2.4% lower than the NVIDIA GeForce GT 415M at 751.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon 860M | Intel Arc Graphics 64EU |

|---|---|---|

| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Xe-LPG |

| Generation | Navi III IGP (Strix Point Mobile) | Arc Graphics (Arrow Lake) |

| Chip | Krackan Point | Arrow Lake-S |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Transistors | Unknown | 17,800 million |

| Die Size | Unknown | 243 mm² |

| Transistor Density | Not recorded | 73.3M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 600 MHz | 300 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 3000 MHz | 1900 MHz |

| Ray Tracing Cores | 8 | None recorded |

| Pixel Rate | 48.00 GPixel/s | 30.40 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 96.00 GTexel/s | 60.80 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 3.072 TFLOPS | 1.946 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 3.072 TFLOPS (1:1) | 3.891 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 15 W | 65 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | Ring Bus |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | Motherboard Dependent |

| Release Date | 2025-02-28 | 2024-10-23 |

| Predecessor | Navi II IGP | HD Graphics |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | Not recorded |

The two GPUs share identical shading units, texture mapping units, render output units, memory configuration, and API support. Both use system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth. Both have no power connectors and use an IGP slot width.

The Verdict

The data clearly separates these two integrated GPUs into different performance classes. The AMD Radeon 860M, with an average benchmark score of 26401 and a 72nd percentile ranking, competes with discrete GPUs like the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060. The Intel Arc Graphics 64EU, with an average benchmark score of 733 and a 3rd percentile ranking, competes with legacy mobile GPUs like the AMD Radeon HD 6470M and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 415M.

The Radeon 860M offers higher boost clocks, higher pixel and texture rates, higher FP32 throughput, and ray tracing support. It also draws 15 W compared to the Arc Graphics 64EU's 65 W. The Arc Graphics 64EU offers higher FP16 throughput at 3.891 TFLOPS, which gives it a niche advantage for half-precision compute, but this does not offset its lower FP32 performance, lower pixel rate, and lack of ray tracing cores.

The recorded data supports a straightforward conclusion. The AMD Radeon 860M is the stronger choice for any workload that depends on graphics rendering, FP32 compute, or ray tracing. The Intel Arc Graphics 64EU is suitable only for light graphics tasks and half-precision workloads, where its FP16 throughput and identical scores to the 32EU and 24EU variants suggest that scaling execution units does not produce meaningful benchmark gains in the recorded test. The release dates also differ, with the Arc Graphics 64EU launching on 2024-10-23 and the Radeon 860M launching on 2025-02-28, which positions the AMD part as the more recent design.