AMD Radeon 890M vs Intel Arc A380E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for the AMD Radeon 890M versus the Intel Arc A380E. This absence of paired measurements means the comparison must rely on the individual benchmark scores recorded for the AMD Radeon 890M and the architectural data available for the Intel Arc A380E. The Intel Arc A380E has no benchmark scores listed in the database, so a direct numerical comparison of performance is not possible from the recorded data.

The AMD Radeon 890M has a recorded average benchmark score of 9210, placing it at the 45th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon Vega 8 with an average score of 9221 and a delta of -0.1%, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 with an average score of 9273 and a delta of -0.7%, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 465 with an average score of 9294 and a delta of -0.9%, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M with an average score of 9302 and a delta of -1%. These figures show the 890M sits just below each of these rivals, with the smallest gap being a 0.1% deficit to the Vega 8 and the largest being a 1% gap to the GTX 850M.

For the AMD Radeon 890M specifically, the benchmark breakdown reveals a wide spread across test types. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 590. Geekbench OpenCL returns 37254, while Geekbench Vulkan shows 40808. Passmark scores are lower in the DirectX tests: DirectX 9 scores 97, DirectX 10 scores 33, DirectX 11 scores 73, and DirectX 12 scores 37. The Passmark G2D score is 979, G3D is 8076, and GPU Compute is 4157. These numbers indicate the 890M performs relatively strongest in compute-oriented workloads (OpenCL and Vulkan) and in the G3D aggregate, while its legacy DirectX 10 and DirectX 12 Passmark results are comparatively weak.

The Intel Arc A380E, by contrast, has zero recorded benchmarks and zero nearest rivals in the database. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and its percentile versus all GPUs is 50, though that percentile appears with no supporting performance data. The database therefore offers no direct measurement of the Arc A380E's real-world speed. The comparison must proceed on specifications and architecture alone, with the understanding that the A380E's performance profile remains unquantified in the recorded data.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon 890M uses the Strix Point chip built on RDNA 3.5 architecture, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the Navi III IGP generation for Strix Point Mobile. The die contains 34,000 million transistors across a 233 mm² die size, yielding a transistor density of 145.9 million per mm². The Intel Arc A380E uses the DG2-128 chip built on Xe-HPG architecture, classified under the Alchemist (Arc 3) generation, fabricated on a 6 nm process also at TSMC. Its die holds 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die size, with a transistor density of 45.9 million per mm². The 890M packs nearly five times the transistor count into a larger die, and its density advantage reflects the tighter 4 nm node.

Both GPUs share the same shading unit count of 1024, the same texture mapping unit count of 64, and the same render output unit count of 32. They also share identical API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The key architectural divergence lies in ray tracing cores. The Radeon 890M has 16 ray tracing cores, while the Arc A380E has 8. This doubling suggests the AMD part dedicates more hardware to ray tracing workloads. Neither GPU has tensor cores listed, so AI acceleration remains unspecified for both.

Clock behavior differs substantially. The Radeon 890M has a base clock of 400 MHz and a boost clock of 2900 MHz, a wide dynamic range typical of an integrated processor. The Arc A380E has a fixed clock of 2000 MHz for both base and boost, with no variation listed. Memory configurations are completely different. The 890M uses system shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth, while the A380E has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, delivering 186.0 GB/s bandwidth. The memory clock for the A380E is listed as 1937 MHz with 15.5 Gbps effective data rate.

Pixel and texture rates reflect these clock and memory differences. The Radeon 890M achieves a pixel rate of 92.80 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 185.6 GTexel/s, figures driven by its high 2900 MHz boost. The Arc A380E reaches a pixel rate of 64.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 128.0 GTexel/s, lower values consistent with its 2000 MHz ceiling. Floating-point throughput also favors the 890M: it delivers 5.939 TFLOPS FP32 and 5.939 TFLOPS FP16 at a 1:1 ratio. The A380E delivers 4.096 TFLOPS FP32 but 8.192 TFLOPS FP16 at a 2:1 ratio, meaning the Intel part has proportionally stronger half-precision compute despite lower FP32.

The power envelope differs sharply. The Radeon 890M has a TDP of 15 W, an integrated graphics processor with no slot width, no power connectors, and a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. The Arc A380E has a TDP of 75 W, a single-slot form factor, no power connectors, and a suggested PSU of 250 W. The A380E also lists physical dimensions of 254 mm length, 127 mm height, and 20 mm width, while the 890M has no dimensions because it is an IGP. Display outputs likewise diverge: the 890M is portable-device dependent, while the A380E offers 4x DisplayPort 2.0.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon 890M wins on raw compute throughput in FP32 and on pixel and texture fill rates, based on the recorded specifications. Its 5.939 TFLOPS FP32 exceeds the A380E's 4.096 TFLOPS by a clear margin, and its 92.80 GPixel/s and 185.6 GTexel/s outpace the A380E's 64.00 GPixel/s and 128.0 GTexel/s. The 890M also doubles the ray tracing core count at 16 versus 8, which may benefit ray-traced workloads if the architecture scales linearly with core count. The 890M's 45th percentile ranking and 9210 average benchmark score give it a measured baseline, though no comparable score exists for the A380E.

The Intel Arc A380E wins on memory configuration and half-precision compute. Its dedicated 6 GB of GDDR6 with 186.0 GB/s bandwidth provides a fixed memory subsystem, whereas the 890M depends on system memory with bandwidth described only as system dependent. The A380E's FP16 throughput of 8.192 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio exceeds the 890M's 5.939 TFLOPS FP16 at a 1:1 ratio, suggesting better suitability for workloads that leverage half-precision arithmetic. The A380E also has a fixed 2000 MHz clock with no variability, which could offer more predictable performance in sustained loads, while the 890M's 400 MHz base clock to 2900 MHz boost range implies power-state dependence.

The 890M's 15 W TDP makes it far more efficient for mobile or integrated scenarios, while the A380E's 75 W TDP and single-slot design indicate a discrete card meant for embedded or small-form-factor systems. The A380E's 4x DisplayPort 2.0 outputs provide a concrete multi-display capability, whereas the 890M's outputs are portable-device dependent, meaning they vary by the host laptop or handheld.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher FP32 performance?

A: The AMD Radeon 890M delivers 5.939 TFLOPS FP32, while the Intel Arc A380E delivers 4.096 TFLOPS FP32. The 890M holds a 1.843 TFLOPS advantage in single-precision compute.

Q: How do the memory systems differ?

A: The Radeon 890M uses system shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth, while the Arc A380E has 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus with 186.0 GB/s bandwidth and a 1937 MHz memory clock.

Q: What is the transistor count and process node for each?

A: The Radeon 890M has 34,000 million transistors on a 4 nm TSMC process. The Arc A380E has 7,200 million transistors on a 6 nm TSMC process.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same APIs?

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

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The Radeon 890M has a TDP of 15 W, while the Arc A380E has a TDP of 75 W. The A380E also lists a suggested PSU of 250 W.

Q: Which GPU has more ray tracing cores?

A: The Radeon 890M has 16 ray tracing cores, twice the 8 ray tracing cores found in the Arc A380E.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon 890M | Intel Arc A380E |

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

| Architecture | RDNA 3.5 | Xe-HPG |

| Generation | Navi III IGP (Strix Point Mobile) | Alchemist (Arc 3) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 6 nm |

| Transistors | 34,000 million | 7,200 million |

| Die Size | 233 mm² | 157 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 145.9M / mm² | 45.9M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 400 MHz | 2000 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2900 MHz | 2000 MHz |

| Memory Size | System Shared | 6 GB |

| Memory Type | System Shared | GDDR6 |

| Memory Bus Width | System Shared | 96 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | System Dependent | 186.0 GB/s |

| Memory Clock | System Shared | 1937 MHz 15.5 Gbps effective |

| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 8 |

| Pixel Rate | 92.80 GPixel/s | 64.00 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 185.6 GTexel/s | 128.0 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 5.939 TFLOPS | 4.096 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 5.939 TFLOPS (1:1) | 8.192 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 15 W | 75 W |

| Slot Width | IGP | Single-slot |

| Power Connectors | None | None |

| Suggested PSU | Not listed | 250 W |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | 4x DisplayPort 2.0 |

| Dimensions | Not listed | 254 mm x 127 mm x 20 mm |

| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |

| Release Date | 2024-07-14 | 2024-03-31 |

| Predecessor | Navi II IGP | Xe Graphics |

| Successor | Not listed | Battlemage |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

The Verdict

The data indicates two very different products aimed at different deployment scenarios. The AMD Radeon 890M, with its 15 W TDP, 4 nm process, and 2900 MHz boost clock, is positioned as an integrated solution for mobile Strix Point processors. Its measured average benchmark score of 9210 and 45th percentile ranking give it a concrete performance baseline, and its nearest rivals sit within a narrow 0.1% to 1% range above it, suggesting the 890M is competitive with established mid-range discrete GPUs from the past generation, such as the GTX 960 and GTX 850M.

The Intel Arc A380E lacks any benchmark scores in the database, so its performance cannot be verified from recorded data. Its specifications, however, indicate a discrete, single-slot card with 6 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory and a fixed 2000 MHz clock. The 75 W TDP and 250 W suggested PSU make it a low-power discrete option, and its FP16 throughput of 8.192 TFLOPS is notably higher than the 890M's, which could matter for compute tasks using half precision. The A380E is also marked end-of-life, with Battlemage listed as its successor, while the 890M remains active.

For users prioritizing integrated efficiency and measured gaming or compute performance, the Radeon 890M has the advantage of a documented benchmark record and a much lower power draw. For users who need a discrete card with dedicated memory, fixed clocks, and multi-display output via 4x DisplayPort 2.0, the Arc A380E offers those features, though its actual speed remains unmeasured in the database. The 890M's higher FP32, higher fill rates, and double ray tracing cores suggest stronger raw graphics throughput on paper, but the A380E counters with superior FP16 and a dedicated memory subsystem. The choice depends on whether the workload favors the 890M's compute and efficiency or the A380E's dedicated memory and half-precision capabilities.