AMD Radeon 880M vs Intel Arc A310E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Radeon 880M and the Intel Arc A310E. The head-to-head field is empty, with zero wins recorded for either part. However, the available individual benchmark data for the AMD Radeon 880M provides a basis for assessing its performance profile, while the Intel Arc A310E lacks any benchmark entries in the database.

The AMD Radeon 880M shows a wide spread of results across different test suites. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 535 points. The Geekbench OpenCL result reaches 31,285, while the Vulkan result is higher at 40,006. Passmark tests show a different picture: DirectX 9 scores 97, DirectX 10 scores 31, DirectX 11 scores 73, and DirectX 12 scores 32. The Passmark G2D score is 969, while the G3D score is 7,615. The Passmark GPU compute score is 3,719.

The average benchmark score for the AMD Radeon 880M is 8,436, placing it at the 43rd percentile among all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals in the database are all older discrete parts. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX averages 8,427, a delta of 0.1 percent relative to the 880M. The NVIDIA GeForce MX330 averages 8,458, a delta of -0.3 percent. The AMD Radeon HD 8870M also averages 8,462, a delta of -0.3 percent. The AMD Radeon R9 M375X averages 8,325, a delta of 1.3 percent. These deltas are all within a narrow band of roughly 1.6 percentage points, indicating that the 880M sits in a tightly clustered performance neighborhood relative to these older mobile discrete GPUs.

The Intel Arc A310E has no recorded benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals. Its percentile rank is listed at 50, but this is unsubstantiated by any benchmark data in the database. Consequently, any head-to-head comparison must rely on architectural and specification differences rather than measured performance results.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the AMD Radeon 880M is the only one of the two with any measured performance evidence. Its average benchmark score of 8,436 and its placement near the 43rd percentile indicate a mid-range integrated graphics solution, competitive with the listed older discrete GPUs within a delta of roughly 1.6 percent. The Intel Arc A310E, by contrast, has no benchmark data recorded, leaving its actual performance unquantifiable in this database.

The AMD Radeon 880M is an integrated graphics processor within the Strix Point chip, designed for portable devices. Its 15 W TDP and IGP slot width reflect an energy-conscious integration targeting mobile systems. The Intel Arc A310E is a discrete single-slot card with a 75 W TDP, a 250 W suggested PSU, and four mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, indicating a deployment profile aimed at embedded or small-form-factor systems where a dedicated GPU is required.

For users relying on measured database results, the AMD Radeon 880M is the only option with verified scores. Its 4.454 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 139.2 GTexel/s texture rate are the highest among the two, and its 46.40 GPixel/s pixel rate also leads. The Intel Arc A310E offers 3.072 TFLOPS FP32, 64.00 GTexel/s, and 32.00 GPixel/s, all lower. The Arc A310E does have a higher FP16 rate at 6.144 TFLOPS due to a 2:1 ratio, versus the 880M's 1:1 ratio at 4.454 TFLOPS.

The production status differs: the 880M is active, while the A310E is end-of-life. The 880M was released in July 2024, while the A310E came in March 2024. The Arc A310E has a successor, Battlemage, while the 880M lists a predecessor, Navi II IGP. For a system requiring an active, supported integrated GPU with measured performance data, the 880M is the clear selection. For a discrete card with dedicated memory and display outputs, the A310E offers those features but lacks any recorded benchmark evidence.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score in the database?

A: The AMD Radeon 880M has an average benchmark score of 8,436. The Intel Arc A310E has no recorded benchmark scores, so its average is listed as 0.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon 880M compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The 880M sits within 1.6 percentage points of four older discrete GPUs. It is 0.1 percent ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX and 1.3 percent ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M375X, while trailing the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 and AMD Radeon HD 8870M by 0.3 percent each.

Q: What is the memory configuration of each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon 880M uses system shared memory, with bandwidth described as system dependent. The Intel Arc A310E has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus, with 124.0 GB/s bandwidth and an effective memory clock of 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps).

Q: What are the FP32 compute figures for both parts?

A: The AMD Radeon 880M delivers 4.454 TFLOPS FP32. The Intel Arc A310E delivers 3.072 TFLOPS FP32. In FP16, the 880M maintains 4.454 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio, while the A310E reaches 6.144 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio.

Q: What is the production status of each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon 880M is listed as active production. The Intel Arc A310E is listed as end-of-life, with a successor named Battlemage.

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

A: The AMD Radeon 880M has 48 TMUs and 12 RT cores. The Intel Arc A310E has 32 TMUs and 6 RT cores. Both have 768 shading units and 16 ROPs.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every specification field. The AMD Radeon 880M uses a 4 nm process node at TSMC, while the Intel Arc A310E uses a 6 nm node, also at TSMC. Transistor counts differ substantially: the 880M has 34,000 million transistors on a 233 mm² die, yielding a density of 145.9M per mm². The A310E has 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, with a density of 45.9M per mm².

Clock behavior diverges. The 880M has a base clock of 400 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz. The A310E runs at a fixed 2000 MHz for both base and boost. Memory clocks also differ: the 880M uses system shared memory with no dedicated clock, while the A310E uses 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective) GDDR6.

Memory capacity is system shared for the 880M versus 4 GB for the A310E. The bus width is system shared versus 64 bit. Bandwidth is system dependent versus 124.0 GB/s. The 880M has 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. The A310E also has 768 shading units but only 32 TMUs, with 16 ROPs. Ray tracing cores number 12 on the 880M and 6 on the A310E.

Pixel rate is 46.40 GPixel/s for the 880M versus 32.00 GPixel/s for the A310E. Texture rate is 139.2 GTexel/s versus 64.00 GTexel/s. FP32 is 4.454 TFLOPS versus 3.072 TFLOPS. FP16 is 4.454 TFLOPS (1:1) versus 6.144 TFLOPS (2:1). TDP is 15 W versus 75 W. Slot width is IGP versus single-slot. Power connectors are none for both, but the A310E lists a suggested PSU of 250 W.

The 880M measures no dimensions, while the A310E is 168 mm by 69 mm by 20 mm. Display outputs are portable device dependent for the 880M versus 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 for the A310E. Release dates are July 2024 for the 880M and March 2024 for the A310E. The 880M is active with a predecessor of Navi II IGP and no successor. The A310E is end-of-life with a predecessor of Xe Graphics and a successor of Battlemage.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon 880M is built on the RDNA 3.5 architecture, part of the Navi III IGP generation for Strix Point mobile chips. The Intel Arc A310E uses the Xe-HPG architecture, part of the Alchemist (Arc 3) generation with the DG2-128 chip. The 880M is an integrated graphics processor, while the A310E is a discrete card.

Process technology separates them: 4 nm TSMC for the 880M versus 6 nm TSMC for the A310E. The transistor density reflects this, with the 880M at 145.9M per mm² versus 45.9M per mm² for the A310E. The 880M integrates 34,000 million transistors on a 233 mm² die, versus 7,200 million on 157 mm² for the A310E.

Compute architecture differs in FP16 handling. The 880M executes FP16 at a 1:1 ratio, matching its FP32 rate of 4.454 TFLOPS. The A310E executes FP16 at a 2:1 ratio, reaching 6.144 TFLOPS, double its FP32 rate of 3.072 TFLOPS. Ray tracing hardware is more numerous on the 880M, with 12 RT cores versus 6 on the A310E. Texture units also favor the 880M at 48 versus 32.

Memory architecture is fundamentally different. The 880M relies on system shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth, appropriate for an IGP. The A310E uses dedicated 4 GB GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus with 124.0 GB/s bandwidth. The 880M has no dedicated memory clock, while the A310E operates its memory at 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective).

Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Both use a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface. The 880M has no power connectors and a 15 W TDP, reflecting its IGP design. The A310E also has no power connectors but carries a 75 W TDP and suggests a 250 W PSU, consistent with its discrete card form factor. The A310E's 168 mm length, 69 mm height, and 20 mm width, along with four mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, mark it as a standalone card, whereas the 880M's display outputs depend on the portable device in which it is integrated.