AMD Radeon 860M vs Intel Arc Pro A60 Comparison

AMD Radeon 860M and Intel Arc Pro A60 occupy very different positions in the hardware landscape, and the recorded benchmark data reflects that divide clearly. The Intel Arc Pro A60 dominates both recorded tests, while the AMD Radeon 860M trails by significant margins, yet the 860M's efficiency and mobile focus give it a distinct role. The data shows a professional desktop card versus an integrated mobile solution, and the numbers quantify that separation.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Arc Pro A60 wins both head-to-head benchmark comparisons recorded in the database. In Geekbench OpenCL, the Arc Pro A60 scores 63485 against the Radeon 860M's 22759, a delta of -64.2% for the AMD part. This is the largest gap between the two in any test. The Vulkan result narrows the difference somewhat, with the Arc Pro A60 scoring 57166 and the Radeon 860M scoring 30043, a delta of -47.4%. Both results place the Intel card firmly ahead, but the Vulkan test shows the AMD integrated graphics closing the relative gap compared to OpenCL.

The average benchmark scores reinforce this hierarchy. The Arc Pro A60 posts an average score of 60326, while the Radeon 860M averages 26401. That puts the Intel card at roughly 2.3 times the AMD part's average output. The percentile rankings also diverge sharply: the Arc Pro A60 sits at the 88th percentile of all GPUs in the database, while the Radeon 860M holds the 72nd percentile. For context, the Radeon 860M's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 at 26421 (delta -0.1%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 at 26331 (delta 0.3%), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary at 26553 (delta -0.6%). The Arc Pro A60's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 at 60347 (delta 0%), the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 at 60140 (delta 0.3%), and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 at 58657 (delta 2.8%).

These rival comparisons indicate that the Radeon 860M competes with entry-level discrete GPUs from previous generations, while the Arc Pro A60 trades blows with flagship-class cards like the RTX 4090. The Arc Pro A60's delta of 0% against the RTX 4090 in average score is remarkable for a professional workstation card. The Radeon 860M's -0.1% delta against the MX550 shows it lands essentially at parity with that older mobile discrete GPU, which is notable for an integrated part.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from entirely different design philosophies. The AMD Radeon 860M uses the RDNA 3.5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, fabricated as part of the Krackan Point chip. It belongs to the Navi III IGP generation for Strix Point Mobile, meaning it is an integrated graphics processor. The Intel Arc Pro A60 uses the Xe-HPG architecture on a 6 nm TSMC process, built around the DG2-256 chip from the Alchemist Pro Series. This is a discrete, single-slot professional card.

The transistor counts and die sizes tell the story of their physical scale. The Arc Pro A60 packs 11,500 million transistors on a 269 mm² die, with a transistor density of 42.8M per mm². The Radeon 860M's transistor count and die size are listed as unknown in the database, reflecting its integrated nature where the GPU shares the package with CPU cores. The 860M's power envelope is 15 W, while the Arc Pro A60 draws 130 W and requires a 300 W suggested PSU. This 115 W difference explains much of the performance gap.

Clock speeds also differ substantially. The Radeon 860M runs at a 600 MHz base clock and boosts to 3000 MHz. The Arc Pro A60 has a 900 MHz base and a 2050 MHz boost. Despite the lower boost clock, the Arc Pro A60's much larger execution resources deliver far higher throughput. The 860M has 512 shading units, 32 texture mapping units, and 16 render output units. The Arc Pro A60 has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. That is exactly four times the shading units, four times the TMUs, and four times the ROPs.

Ray tracing hardware also differs: the 860M has 8 RT cores, while the Arc Pro A60 has 16. Neither card has tensor cores listed in the database. The pixel and texture rates reflect the resource disparity: the Arc Pro A60 achieves 131.2 GPixel/s and 262.4 GTexel/s, versus the 860M's 48.00 GPixel/s and 96.00 GTexel/s. Floating point performance shows the Arc Pro A60 delivering 8.397 TFLOPS FP32 and 16.79 TFLOPS FP16 at a 2:1 ratio, while the 860M delivers 3.072 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 at a 1:1 ratio.

Memory architecture could not be more different. The Radeon 860M uses system shared memory, with bandwidth listed as system dependent. The Arc Pro A60 has 12 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 384.0 GB/s bandwidth at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective). The 860M's bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8, while the Arc Pro A60 uses PCIe 4.0 x16. Display outputs also differ: the 860M's outputs are portable device dependent, whereas the Arc Pro A60 provides 4x DisplayPort 2.0 connections.

The API support is identical: both cards list DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The production status for both is Active. The Radeon 860M was released on 2025-02-28, while the Arc Pro A60 came out on 2023-06-05, nearly two years earlier. The 860M's predecessor is listed as Navi II IGP, while the Arc Pro A60 has no listed predecessor.

Where Each One Wins

The Arc Pro A60 wins outright in both recorded benchmarks, making its case simple: it is the faster card in raw compute terms. The OpenCL score of 63485 versus 22759 shows a 40726-point advantage, and the Vulkan score of 57166 versus 30043 shows a 27123-point advantage. For professional workloads that rely on OpenCL compute, the Arc Pro A60 delivers more than 2.7 times the Radeon 860M's score. The Vulkan gap is smaller in percentage terms but still substantial.

The Radeon 860M's wins are not in benchmark scores but in its physical and power characteristics. At 15 W, it fits into thin-and-light mobile devices where the 130 W Arc Pro A60 cannot operate. The 860M uses system shared memory, eliminating the need for dedicated VRAM allocation, which suits integrated designs. Its 4 nm process node is denser than the Arc Pro A60's 6 nm node, and its 3000 MHz boost clock exceeds the Arc Pro A60's 2050 MHz boost by nearly 50%. The 860M's 1:1 FP16 to FP32 ratio means it handles FP16 workloads at the same rate as FP32, while the Arc Pro A60's 2:1 ratio doubles FP16 throughput relative to FP32.

The Arc Pro A60's dedicated 12 GB GDDR6 memory with 384.0 GB/s bandwidth provides deterministic performance independent of system RAM. The Radeon 860M's system dependent bandwidth means its memory performance varies with the host platform. For users who need consistent memory throughput, the Arc Pro A60 has the advantage. The Arc Pro A60 also offers four DisplayPort 2.0 outputs for multi-monitor professional setups, while the 860M's outputs depend entirely on the portable device it is integrated into.

The release timing also matters. The Radeon 860M launched on 2025-02-28, making it a much newer design. The Arc Pro A60 launched on 2023-06-05, meaning it has been on the market for nearly two years longer. The database shows both as Active production status, so neither is discontinued. The 860M's predecessor, Navi II IGP, indicates a generational step forward for AMD's integrated graphics, while the Arc Pro A60 has no predecessor listed, suggesting it established Intel's pro Arc lineup rather than replacing an older part.

The Verdict

The benchmark data shows a clear performance hierarchy: the Intel Arc Pro A60 is the faster GPU by every recorded metric. Its average score of 60326 places it at the 88th percentile, while the Radeon 860M's 26401 average places it at the 72nd percentile. The Arc Pro A60's nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 at 60347, shows a delta of 0%, meaning these two cards score essentially identically in the database's averages. That is an extraordinary result for a professional workstation card.

The Radeon 860M, by contrast, sits at parity with the NVIDIA GeForce MX550 (26421, delta -0.1%) and slightly behind the RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary (26553, delta -0.6%). For an integrated GPU running at 15 W, matching a dedicated mobile GPU from NVIDIA's MX series is a strong result. The 860M also edges out the RTX 5060 (26331, delta 0.3%), a desktop discrete card, which speaks to the efficiency of the RDNA 3.5 architecture at 4 nm.

Users who need maximum compute throughput, dedicated memory, and professional display outputs should choose the Arc Pro A60. The 12 GB GDDR6 frame buffer, 384.0 GB/s bandwidth, and 4x DisplayPort 2.0 outputs make it suitable for workstation environments. The 130 W power draw and 300 W PSU requirement mean it needs a desktop system with adequate power delivery. The single-slot form factor allows for dense multi-GPU configurations, though the database does not specify multi-GPU support.

Users who prioritize mobility and power efficiency should choose the Radeon 860M. The 15 W TDP enables fanless or low-noise designs in portable devices. The 3000 MHz boost clock is higher than the Arc Pro A60's 2050 MHz, and the 4 nm process node represents a newer manufacturing generation. The system shared memory architecture simplifies system design, and the 72nd percentile ranking shows it outperforms a significant portion of the GPU landscape despite being integrated.

The Arc Pro A60's 47.4% and 64.2% leads in Vulkan and OpenCL respectively make it the clear pick for compute-heavy tasks. The Radeon 860M's 0.3% edge over the RTX 5060 and 0.0% parity with the MX550 show it competes with last-generation discrete mobile GPUs. Neither card has a launch MSRP listed in the database, so no price comparison is possible from the recorded data.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60 scores 60326 on average, while the AMD Radeon 860M scores 26401. The Arc Pro A60 sits at the 88th percentile of all GPUs, compared to the 860M's 72nd percentile.

Q: How large is the performance gap in the head-to-head tests?

A: In Geekbench OpenCL, the Arc Pro A60 leads by 64.2% (63485 versus 22759). In Geekbench Vulkan, the lead is 47.4% (57166 versus 30043). The Arc Pro A60 wins both recorded head-to-head benchmarks.

Q: What are the memory configurations of these two GPUs?

A: The Arc Pro A60 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 384.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Radeon 860M uses system shared memory with bandwidth listed as system dependent.

Q: How do their power requirements compare?

A: The Radeon 860M has a 15 W TDP, while the Arc Pro A60 has a 130 W TDP and a suggested PSU of 300 W. The 860M requires no power connectors, while the Arc Pro A60's connector configuration is not listed.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units and ray tracing cores?

A: The Arc Pro A60 has 2048 shading units and 16 RT cores. The Radeon 860M has 512 shading units and 8 RT cores. The Arc Pro A60 also has 128 TMUs and 64 ROPs versus the 860M's 32 TMUs and 16 ROPs.

Q: What are the release dates for these GPUs?

A: The Radeon 860M was released on 2025-02-28, using the RDNA 3.5 architecture on a 4 nm process. The Arc Pro A60 was released on 2023-06-05, using the Xe-HPG architecture on a 6 nm process. Both are listed as Active in production status.