AMD Radeon AI PRO 9600D vs Intel Arc Pro B60 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded database shows a clear split between these two professional graphics cards, though the head-to-head benchmark comparison is limited. The AMD Radeon AI PRO 9600D has no recorded individual benchmark entries in the database, while the Intel Arc Pro B60 carries eight distinct test results. This means the win distribution is entirely one-sided in terms of available data, but the architectural specifications allow for meaningful comparison.

The Intel Arc Pro B60 wins on every measurable benchmark where data exists. Its strongest showing is in the PassMark G3D test, where it scores 14,580 points. The same card records a PassMark GPU Compute score of 7,029, which indicates solid compute throughput for professional workloads. DirectX 9 performance reaches 179 in the PassMark DirectX 9 test, while DirectX 11 scores 122. The DirectX 12 result drops to 76, and DirectX 10 lands at 61. The 2D performance test, PassMark G2D, shows 763 points.

Because the AMD card lacks any recorded benchmark scores, the database assigns it an average benchmark score of zero and a percentile rank of 50 against all GPUs. The Intel card, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 3,182 and sits at the 20th percentile. The absence of AMD benchmark data means the wins column reads zero for the AMD card and zero for the Intel card in the head-to-head table, but the practical interpretation is that Intel owns all available performance data points.

For use-case analysis, the Intel Arc Pro B60 delivers measurable performance across multiple DirectX versions, making it suitable for legacy application compatibility as well as modern workloads. The AMD Radeon AI PRO 9600D, with its higher transistor count and larger die, appears positioned for compute-heavy tasks based on specifications, but without benchmark data its real-world wins cannot be quantified from the database.

Architecture Differences

The two cards diverge fundamentally in architecture, manufacturing process, and physical design. The AMD Radeon AI PRO 9600D uses the Navi 48 chip built on RDNA 4.0 architecture, part of the Radeon Pro Navi (Navi IV Series) generation. It is fabricated on a 4 nm TSMC process with 53,900 million transistors on a 357 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 151.0 million per square millimeter. The Intel Arc Pro B60 uses the BMG-G21 chip with Xe2-HPG architecture from the Battlemage (Pro Series) generation. It is built on a 5 nm TSMC process with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die, giving a density of 72.1 million per square millimeter.

The AMD card carries 3,072 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units. It includes 48 ray tracing cores. The Intel card has 2,560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, with 20 ray tracing cores. These differences suggest the AMD architecture scales wider in raw shader count, while the Intel chip uses a different distribution of resources.

Clock behavior differs notably. The AMD card runs a base clock of 1080 MHz, a boost clock of 2020 MHz, and a game clock of 1080 MHz. The Intel card has a base clock of 2000 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with no game clock specified. The Intel card operates at higher frequencies, which partially compensates for its lower shader count in certain workloads. Memory clocks also differ: AMD memory runs at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective), while Intel memory runs at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective).

Memory configuration represents a major divergence. The AMD card provides 32 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, producing 576.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel card offers 24 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, yielding 456.0 GB/s. The AMD card has a clear advantage in capacity and bandwidth, which matters for large datasets and high-resolution textures.

Compute throughput shows an interesting relationship. The AMD card delivers 24.82 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16, with a 1:1 ratio. The Intel card delivers 12.29 TFLOPS for FP32 but 24.58 TFLOPS for FP16, with a 2:1 ratio. This means the Intel card nearly matches AMD in FP16 performance despite having roughly half the FP32 throughput. For AI workloads that rely on FP16 arithmetic, the Intel architecture offers competitive performance.

Physical specifications differ substantially. The AMD card is single-slot, measuring 241 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 19 mm in width. It uses a single 16-pin power connector and has a 150 W TDP with a suggested 450 W power supply. The Intel card is dual-slot, measuring 167 mm in length, 69 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. It uses a single 8-pin connector, has a 200 W TDP, and suggests a 550 W power supply. The AMD card is longer but thinner, while the Intel card is shorter but thicker.

Bus interface and display outputs also differ. The AMD card uses PCIe 5.0 x16 and provides one DisplayPort 2.1a output. The Intel card uses PCIe 5.0 x8 and provides four mini-DisplayPort 2.1 outputs. For multi-display professional setups, the Intel card offers more connectivity options. Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The release timeline shows the Intel card launched earlier on 2025-09-04 with a launch MSRP of 499 USD, while the AMD card followed on 2025-12-10 with no launch MSRP recorded. Both cards remain in active production.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two cards, so the comparison relies on the Intel card's individual benchmark scores and the architectural specifications of both. The Intel Arc Pro B60 shows its strongest result in the PassMark G3D test with a score of 14,580. This aggregate 3D performance metric reflects the card's overall graphics capability. In the same benchmark suite, the GPU Compute score of 7,029 indicates the card handles compute workloads at roughly half its 3D rendering rate.

PassMark DirectX results show a pattern of decreasing scores with newer API versions. DirectX 9 scores 179, DirectX 11 scores 122, DirectX 12 scores 76, and DirectX 10 scores 61. This suggests the Intel card performs best under older DirectX workloads, which may reflect driver optimization status or architectural characteristics of the Xe2-HPG design. The G2D score of 763 indicates modest 2D performance relative to the 3D results.

The Intel card's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its performance tier. The NVIDIA Quadro P1000 averages 3,163 points, which is 0.6% below the Intel card's 3,182 average. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 averages 3,210 points, putting the Intel card 0.9% ahead. The NVIDIA GeForce 920M averages 3,287 points, which is 3.2% above the Intel card. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER averages 3,075 points, placing it 3.5% below the Intel card. These deltas show the Intel Arc Pro B60 sits in a tight performance cluster with these four rivals, all within roughly 3.5% of each other.

For the AMD Radeon AI PRO 9600D, the lack of benchmark scores means no direct performance comparison is possible from the recorded data. The architectural specifications, however, indicate significantly higher theoretical throughput. The AMD card's 24.82 TFLOPS FP32 is double the Intel card's 12.29 TFLOPS. The AMD card's 576.0 GB/s memory bandwidth exceeds the Intel card's 456.0 GB/s by a substantial margin. The AMD card also has 50% more memory capacity at 32 GB versus 24 GB.

The pixel and texture rates are nearly identical between the two cards. The AMD card achieves 193.9 GPixel/s and 387.8 GTexel/s, while the Intel card achieves 192.0 GPixel/s and 384.0 GTexel/s. These near-parity figures suggest that rasterization throughput is similar despite the large difference in shader count and clock speeds. The AMD card reaches its rates through more shaders at lower clocks, while the Intel card uses fewer shaders at higher clocks.

The transistor density difference is stark. The AMD card packs 151.0 million transistors per square millimeter on the 4 nm process, while the Intel card manages 72.1 million per square millimeter on the 5 nm process. This gives the AMD card more than double the transistor density, which typically enables more complex logic and larger caches within a given area.

The Verdict

The database presents an asymmetric comparison. The Intel Arc Pro B60 has measurable benchmark results across eight tests, while the AMD Radeon AI PRO 9600D has none. This means any performance verdict must be qualified by data availability. For users who require validated benchmark scores, the Intel card offers concrete numbers. Its PassMark G3D score of 14,580 and average benchmark score of 3,182 place it in a cluster with the NVIDIA Quadro P1000, GeForce GT 640, GeForce 920M, and GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER, all within 3.5% of each other.

For users who prioritize raw specifications, the AMD card presents a stronger theoretical profile. The 24.82 TFLOPS FP32 throughput doubles the Intel card's 12.29 TFLOPS. The 32 GB memory capacity with 576.0 GB/s bandwidth exceeds the Intel card's 24 GB and 456.0 GB/s. The 48 ray tracing cores versus 20 give the AMD card more ray tracing hardware. The 4 nm process with 151.0M transistors per mm² indicates a more advanced manufacturing technology.

The Intel card wins on physical flexibility. Its 167 mm length and 69 mm height make it substantially more compact than the AMD card's 241 mm length and 111 mm height. The Intel card provides four mini-DisplayPort 2.1 outputs versus a single DisplayPort 2.1a on the AMD card. The Intel card also uses a standard 8-pin power connector and launched at a documented 499 USD MSRP.

The AMD card offers a lower power envelope at 150 W TDP versus 200 W, and a single-slot form factor versus dual-slot. The AMD card uses a 16-pin power connector and suggests a 450 W power supply, while the Intel card suggests 550 W. These factors matter for compact workstations or systems with limited power headroom.

Users who need validated performance data for professional certification or procurement decisions should rely on the Intel card's recorded benchmarks. Users who require maximum memory capacity, FP32 compute throughput, or ray tracing hardware should consider the AMD card based on its architectural specifications, understanding that the database currently lacks performance validation for it.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Arc Pro B60?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 has an average benchmark score of 3,182 across its recorded tests.

Q: Does the AMD Radeon AI PRO 9600D have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: The database shows no benchmark entries for the AMD Radeon AI PRO 9600D, giving it an average benchmark score of 0.

Q: What are the memory capacities and bandwidths of these two cards?

A: The AMD card has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory with 576.0 GB/s bandwidth on a 256-bit bus. The Intel card has 24 GB of GDDR6 with 456.0 GB/s bandwidth on a 192-bit bus.

Q: How do the FP32 and FP16 compute rates compare?

A: The AMD card delivers 24.82 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 at a 1:1 ratio. The Intel card delivers 12.29 TFLOPS FP32 and 24.58 TFLOPS FP16 at a 2:1 ratio.

Q: What is the transistor density difference between the two cards?

A: The AMD card has 151.0 million transistors per square millimeter on a 4 nm process. The Intel card has 72.1 million per square millimeter on a 5 nm process.

Q: Which card offers more display outputs?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 provides four mini-DisplayPort 2.1 outputs. The AMD Radeon AI PRO 9600D provides one DisplayPort 2.1a output.