AMD Radeon 880M vs Intel Arc A380E x2 Comparison

AMD Radeon 880M is an integrated graphics processor from AMD, built on the RDNA 3.5 architecture and fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It is part of the Strix Point mobile generation. The chip contains 34,000 million transistors on a 233 mm² die, with a transistor density of 145.9 million per square millimeter. Its base clock is 400 MHz, with a boost clock of 2900 MHz. The GPU has 768 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, 16 render output units, and 12 ray tracing cores. Memory is system shared, with bandwidth dependent on the host system. The pixel rate is 46.40 GPixel/s, the texture rate is 139.2 GTexel/s, and FP32 performance is 4.454 TFLOPS, with FP16 performance matching at 4.454 TFLOPS (1:1). The thermal design power is 15 W. It uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. The device is an IGP with no power connectors. Display outputs are portable device dependent. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The production status is Active, with a release date of July 14, 2024. Its predecessor is Navi II IGP.

Intel Arc A380E x2 is a discrete graphics solution from Intel, based on the DG2-128 chip and the Xe-HPG architecture, belonging to the Alchemist (Arc 3) generation. It is fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC, with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 45.9 million per square millimeter. The base and boost clocks are both 2000 MHz. Memory operates at 1937 MHz with 15.5 Gbps effective speed. The card has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, delivering 186.0 GB/s of bandwidth. It has 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, 32 render output units, and 8 ray tracing cores. Pixel rate is 64.00 GPixel/s, texture rate is 128.0 GTexel/s, FP32 performance is 4.096 TFLOPS, and FP16 performance is 8.192 TFLOPS (2:1). The thermal design power is 130 W. It is a single-slot card, 265 mm long, 127 mm high, and 20 mm wide. It requires one 6-pin power connector and a 300 W suggested power supply. It uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface and provides 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Production status is End-of-life, with a release date of March 31, 2024. Its predecessor is Xe Graphics, and its successor is Battlemage.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a full benchmark suite for the AMD Radeon 880M, but no recorded measurements for the Intel Arc A380E x2. The head-to-head comparison field shows zero tests for both devices, indicating an absence of direct paired measurements. The Radeon 880M has an average benchmark score of 8436 across its recorded tests, while the Intel Arc A380E x2 has an average benchmark score of 0 due to the lack of data.

For the AMD Radeon 880M, the recorded scores are as follows. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 535. In Geekbench OpenCL, it scores 31285. In Geekbench Vulkan, it scores 40006. In Passmark DirectX 10, it scores 31. In Passmark DirectX 11, it scores 73. In Passmark DirectX 12, it scores 32. In Passmark DirectX 9, it scores 97. In Passmark G2D, it scores 969. In Passmark G3D, it scores 7615. In Passmark GPU Compute, it scores 3719.

These figures show a strong spread across API generations. The Passmark DirectX 9 score of 97 is roughly three times the DirectX 10 score of 31, and the DirectX 11 score of 73 is more than double the DirectX 12 score of 32. The G3D score of 7615 dominates the legacy DirectX results, while the compute-oriented Geekbench scores are substantially higher than the Passmark GPU Compute score of 3719. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 40006 is about 28% higher than the Geekbench OpenCL score of 31285, indicating that the Vulkan path extracts more performance from the hardware in compute workloads.

The Radeon 880M occupies the 43rd percentile among all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals by average score are the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX at 8427, the NVIDIA GeForce MX330 at 8458, the AMD Radeon HD 8870M at 8462, and the AMD Radeon R9 M375X at 8325. Against these, the Radeon 880M is 0.1% ahead of the GTX 675MX, 0.3% behind the MX330, 0.3% behind the HD 8870M, and 1.3% ahead of the R9 M375X. The differences are small, placing the Radeon 880M in a tightly contested performance band.

The Intel Arc A380E x2 has no benchmark entries in the database. Its percentile rank is listed as 50, but this is not supported by any measured scores. The average score of 0 confirms the absence of data. Consequently, no direct numerical comparison can be made between the two devices in any specific test. The only structural comparison available is through the Radeon 880M's own results and the architectural specifications of both parts.

The Radeon 880M delivers 4.454 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput, which is 8.7% higher than the Arc A380E x2's 4.096 TFLOPS. In FP16, the situation reverses: the Arc A380E x2 delivers 8.192 TFLOPS, which is 84% higher than the Radeon 880M's 4.454 TFLOPS, due to the Arc's 2:1 FP16 rate versus the Radeon's 1:1 rate. Pixel throughput also favors the Arc A380E x2, with 64.00 GPixel/s versus 46.40 GPixel/s, a 38% advantage. Texture throughput favors the Radeon 880M, with 139.2 GTexel/s versus 128.0 GTexel/s, a 8.8% lead.

Memory capacity and bandwidth strongly favor the Intel Arc A380E x2. It has 6 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, with 186.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Radeon 880M uses system shared memory, with bandwidth dependent on the host system, so no fixed bandwidth figure can be assigned. In workloads that are sensitive to memory bandwidth or capacity, the Arc A380E x2 has a structural advantage.

The Radeon 880M has more ray tracing cores, 12 versus 8 for the Arc A380E x2. It also has a higher boost clock, 2900 MHz versus 2000 MHz. The Arc A380E x2 has more shading units, 1024 versus 768, more texture mapping units, 64 versus 48, and more render output units, 32 versus 16. The Radeon 880M is fabricated on a smaller process node, 4 nm versus 6 nm, and contains more transistors, 34,000 million versus 7,200 million, on a larger die, 233 mm² versus 157 mm². The transistor density of the Radeon 880M, 145.9 million per square millimeter, is substantially higher than the Arc A380E x2's 45.9 million per square millimeter.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the AMD Radeon 880M is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark results. Its average score of 8436 places it in the 43rd percentile of all GPUs, with nearest rivals all within a narrow band around that score. The Intel Arc A380E x2 has no recorded benchmarks, so its actual performance cannot be verified from the database. Its listed 50th percentile rank is not derived from any measured scores, as the average score of 0 confirms.

For users selecting a device strictly on measured performance, the Radeon 880M is the only option with supporting evidence. The benchmarks show it competes closely with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX, NVIDIA GeForce MX330, AMD Radeon HD 8870M, and AMD Radeon R9 M375X, with deltas of 0.1% to 1.3% in either direction. This places the Radeon 880M in a performance tier where small differences decide the ranking.

The Arc A380E x2 cannot be recommended on the basis of benchmark scores, because none exist in the database. Its architectural characteristics, such as 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, 186.0 GB/s bandwidth, and 8.192 TFLOPS FP16 performance, indicate capabilities in specific areas, but without measured results, no performance verdict can be made. The production status of the Arc A380E x2 is End-of-life, while the Radeon 880M is Active.

The Radeon 880M has a release date of July 14, 2024, while the Arc A380E x2 has a release date of March 31, 2024. The Radeon 880M is a successor to Navi II IGP, while the Arc A380E x2 is a successor to Xe Graphics and has a successor in Battlemage. These lifecycle details matter for long-term support considerations, but they do not affect the measured performance comparison.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon 880M wins in raw FP32 compute, with 4.454 TFLOPS versus 4.096 TFLOPS for the Intel Arc A380E x2. It also wins in texture throughput, with 139.2 GTexel/s versus 128.0 GTexel/s. It has a higher boost clock, 2900 MHz versus 2000 MHz, and more ray tracing cores, 12 versus 8. It is a 15 W integrated part, whereas the Arc A380E x2 is a 130 W discrete card, so the Radeon 880M wins in power efficiency by a wide margin based on the TDP figures. It is also fabricated on a smaller node, 4 nm versus 6 nm, with higher transistor density.

The Intel Arc A380E x2 wins in FP16 compute, with 8.192 TFLOPS versus 4.454 TFLOPS. It wins in pixel throughput, with 64.00 GPixel/s versus 46.40 GPixel/s. It has more shading units, 1024 versus 768, more texture mapping units, 64 versus 48, and more render output units, 32 versus 16. It has dedicated 6 GB GDDR6 memory with 186.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the Radeon 880M relies on system shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth. The Arc A380E x2 provides 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, while the Radeon 880M's display outputs are portable device dependent. The Arc A380E x2 is a single-slot card with a 300 W suggested PSU and one 6-pin connector.

In terms of API support, both devices support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The Radeon 880M has 768 shading units and 48 TMUs, while the Arc A380E x2 has 1024 shading units and 64 TMUs. The Radeon 880M has 16 ROPs, while the Arc A380E x2 has 32. The higher ROP count and pixel rate of the Arc A380E x2 suggest an advantage in fill-rate-bound scenarios. The higher FP32 throughput and texture rate of the Radeon 880M suggest an advantage in shader-bound and texture-bound workloads.

The Radeon 880M's system shared memory means its effective memory performance depends entirely on the host platform. The Arc A380E x2's fixed 186.0 GB/s bandwidth and 6 GB capacity provide a consistent memory environment. For applications that require large memory footprints or predictable bandwidth, the Arc A380E x2 has the structural edge. For applications that benefit from the Radeon 880M's higher FP32 and texture rates, the integrated part has the edge.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the AMD Radeon 880M?

A: The AMD Radeon 880M has an average benchmark score of 8436 across its recorded tests, placing it in the 43rd percentile of all GPUs.

Q: Does the Intel Arc A380E x2 have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The Intel Arc A380E x2 has an empty benchmark list and an average score of 0. Its percentile rank of 50 is not supported by any measured scores in the database.

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

A: The Radeon 880M is 0.1% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675MX, 0.3% behind the NVIDIA GeForce MX330, 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon HD 8870M, and 1.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 M375X.

Q: Which device has higher FP32 performance?

A: The AMD Radeon 880M has higher FP32 performance at 4.454 TFLOPS, compared to 4.096 TFLOPS for the Intel Arc A380E x2.

Q: Which device has higher FP16 performance?

A: The Intel Arc A380E x2 has higher FP16 performance at 8.192 TFLOPS (2:1), compared to 4.454 TFLOPS (1:1) for the AMD Radeon 880M.

Q: What memory configurations do the two devices use?

A: The AMD Radeon 880M uses system shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth. The Intel Arc A380E x2 has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, with 186.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon 880M is built on the RDNA 3.5 architecture and is part of the Navi III IGP (Strix Point Mobile) generation. It uses a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 34,000 million transistors on a 233 mm² die. The transistor density is 145.9 million per square millimeter. The Intel Arc A380E x2 is built on the Xe-HPG architecture, part of the Alchemist (Arc 3) generation, using a 6 nm process at TSMC with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die. The transistor density is 45.9 million per square millimeter.

The Radeon 880M has a base clock of 400 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz. The Arc A380E x2 has a base clock of 2000 MHz and a boost clock of 2000 MHz. The Radeon 880M has 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, 16 ROPs, and 12 ray tracing cores. The Arc A380E x2 has 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and 8 ray tracing cores.

The Radeon 880M has a pixel rate of 46.40 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 139.2 GTexel/s. The Arc A380E x2 has a pixel rate of 64.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 128.0 GTexel/s. FP32 throughput is 4.454 TFLOPS for the Radeon 880M and 4.096 TFLOPS for the Arc A380E x2. FP16 throughput is 4.454 TFLOPS (1:1) for the Radeon 880M and 8.192 TFLOPS (2:1) for the Arc A380E x2.

Memory architecture differs fundamentally. The Radeon 880M uses system shared memory with no fixed size, type, bus width, or bandwidth. The Arc A380E x2 uses 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 186.0 GB/s and a memory clock of 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective). The Radeon 880M has no power connectors and a 15 W TDP. The Arc A380E x2 has one 6-pin power connector, a 130 W TDP, and a 300 W suggested power supply.

Both devices use a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface. The Radeon 880M is an IGP with no slot width, while the Arc A380E x2 is a single-slot card measuring 265 mm in length, 127 mm in height, and 20 mm in width. The Radeon 880M has portable device dependent display outputs. The Arc A380E x2 has 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs.

Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The Radeon 880M is manufactured by AMD, while the Arc A380E x2 is manufactured by Intel. The Radeon 880M is an active product released on July 14, 2024, with a predecessor of Navi II IGP. The Arc A380E x2 is end-of-life, released on March 31, 2024, with a predecessor of Xe Graphics and a successor of Battlemage.