AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S vs Intel Arc A380E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for the AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S and the Intel Arc A380E. Both cards hold a percentile rank of 50 against all GPUs, and both carry an average benchmark score of zero in the current dataset. This absence of measured performance data means the comparison must rely entirely on architectural specifications and computed throughput values rather than observed frame rates or workload results.

The raw compute figures create a stark separation. The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S delivers 47.84 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput, while the Intel Arc A380E provides 4.096 TFLOPS. That places the AMD part at roughly 11.7 times the single-precision compute of the Intel card, a gap that would dwarf any typical workload difference. For FP16, the AMD card again reaches 47.84 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio, whereas the Intel part achieves 8.192 TFLOPS via a 2:1 ratio. Even in the Intel card's preferred precision format, the AMD card still leads by a factor of approximately 5.8.

Memory bandwidth tells a similar story. The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S accesses 644.6 GB/s across a 256-bit bus, while the Intel Arc A380E manages 186.0 GB/s on a 96-bit bus. That is a 3.5-fold bandwidth advantage for the AMD card, which becomes critical for large datasets, high-resolution textures, or compute kernels that stream substantial data through the memory subsystem. The AMD card also carries 32 GB of GDDR6 memory versus 6 GB on the Intel part, a 5.3-fold capacity difference that changes what workloads are even possible on each card.

Pixel and texture throughput follow the same direction. The AMD card reaches 373.8 GPixel/s and 747.5 GTexel/s, while the Intel card reaches 64.00 GPixel/s and 128.0 GTexel/s. The AMD card leads by roughly 5.8 times in pixel fill and 5.8 times in texture fill, consistent with its larger shader array and memory bandwidth. Clock speeds do not compensate: the Intel part boosts to 2000 MHz, while the AMD card has a base clock of 1660 MHz and a boost clock of 2920 MHz, so the AMD card also wins on raw clock speed at the top end.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S wins on every measurable compute and memory metric in the database. Its 4096 shading units, 256 TMUs, and 128 ROPs dwarf the Intel Arc A380E's 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. Ray tracing hardware follows suit: 64 RT cores on the AMD card versus 8 RT cores on the Intel card. For any workload that scales with shader count, texture units, or raster operations, the AMD card holds an overwhelming advantage.

The Intel Arc A380E wins only in dimensions that do not affect raw performance. It is a single-slot card at 20 mm width, while the AMD card is dual-slot at 39 mm width. The Intel card draws no external power connectors, while the AMD card requires a single 16-pin connector. The Intel card's 75 W TDP and 250 W suggested PSU contrast with the AMD card's 300 W TDP and 700 W suggested PSU. In physical footprint, the Intel card is slightly shorter at 254 mm versus 267 mm, though taller at 127 mm versus 109 mm. These are installation and power-delivery differences, not performance wins.

For compute density, the AMD card uses a 4 nm TSMC process and packs 53,900 million transistors into 357 mm², yielding a density of 151.0M transistors per mm². The Intel card uses a 6 nm TSMC process with 7,200 million transistors on 157 mm², for a density of 45.9M per mm². The AMD card's higher density and larger die explain its performance lead, but the Intel card's lower power draw and smaller physical profile make it suitable for constrained environments.

Architecture Differences

The two cards come from completely different architectural lineages. The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S uses RDNA 4.0 with the Navi 48 chip, belonging to the Radeon Pro Navi (Navi IV Series) generation. The Intel Arc A380E uses Xe-HPG with the DG2-128 chip, part of the Alchemist (Arc 3) generation. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so API-level capabilities are identical in the database.

The manufacturing nodes differ: the AMD card is built on a 4 nm process, while the Intel card uses 6 nm, both at TSMC. The transistor counts are not comparable in scale: 53,900 million for AMD versus 7,200 million for Intel, a 7.5-fold difference. Die size also differs substantially at 357 mm² versus 157 mm². These physical parameters explain the performance gap more than any architectural feature, since the AMD card simply has more silicon and more transistors to work with.

Memory architecture differs in both capacity and bus width. The AMD card uses 32 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, while the Intel card uses 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus. The effective memory clock also differs: 20.1 Gbps for AMD versus 15.5 Gbps for Intel. The resulting bandwidth gap of 644.6 GB/s versus 186.0 GB/s stems from both the wider bus and the faster memory clock.

Interface support differs as well. The AMD card uses PCIe 5.0 x16, while the Intel card uses PCIe 4.0 x8. This affects theoretical host transfer rates, though the database does not specify exact bandwidth figures for either interface. Display outputs also differ: the AMD card provides 4x DisplayPort 2.1a, while the Intel card provides 4x DisplayPort 2.0. Both cards support four displays, but the DisplayPort version differs.

The AMD card's FP16 throughput matches its FP32 at 47.84 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio, indicating full-rate FP16 execution. The Intel card's FP16 rate is 8.192 TFLOPS, exactly double its FP32 rate of 4.096 TFLOPS, indicating a 2:1 ratio where FP16 runs at twice the FP32 rate. This means the Intel card's FP16 advantage relative to its own FP32 is stronger, but the AMD card's absolute FP16 performance remains far higher.

The Verdict

The data points strongly toward the AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S for any performance-sensitive workload. It delivers 47.84 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, 644.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, 32 GB of memory capacity, and a 2920 MHz boost clock. The Intel Arc A380E cannot compete on any of these metrics, offering 4.096 TFLOPS, 186.0 GB/s, 6 GB, and a 2000 MHz boost clock. For compute tasks, AI inference, or rendering workloads that use the recorded specifications, the AMD card is the only reasonable choice.

The Intel Arc A380E does have a role in the database, but it is not a performance role. Its 75 W TDP, lack of external power connectors, and single-slot design make it suitable for systems with strict power or space limits. Its production status is "End-of-life", while the AMD card is listed as "Active", and the Intel card's successor is already named as Battlemage. The AMD card's predecessor is the Radeon Pro Vega, and it has no successor listed.

The launch dates show the AMD card released on 2025-12-10, while the Intel card released on 2024-03-31, roughly 20 months earlier. Neither card has a launch MSRP in the database. The AMD card's transistor density of 151.0M per mm² versus Intel's 45.9M per mm² reflects the newer process and denser design, but the practical takeaway remains the same: the AMD card is designed for heavy compute, while the Intel card is designed for minimal power draw.

FAQ

Q: Which card has higher FP32 compute performance?

A: The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S delivers 47.84 TFLOPS of FP32, while the Intel Arc A380E delivers 4.096 TFLOPS, giving the AMD card an 11.7-fold advantage.

Q: How much memory does each card have?

A: The AMD card has 32 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, while the Intel card has 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus.

Q: What are the power requirements?

A: The AMD card has a 300 W TDP and requires a 700 W suggested PSU with a 1x 16-pin connector. The Intel card has a 75 W TDP and requires a 250 W suggested PSU with no external power connectors.

Q: Which card is smaller physically?

A: The Intel Arc A380E is single-slot at 20 mm width, 254 mm length, and 127 mm height. The AMD card is dual-slot at 39 mm width, 267 mm length, and 109 mm height.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD card reaches 644.6 GB/s, while the Intel card reaches 186.0 GB/s, a 3.5-fold difference in favor of AMD.

Q: Are both cards still in production?

A: No. The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S is listed as Active, while the Intel Arc A380E is listed as End-of-life with Battlemage as its successor.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S | Intel Arc A380E |

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

| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Xe-HPG |

| Generation | Radeon Pro Navi (Navi IV Series) | Alchemist (Arc 3) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 6 nm |

| Transistors | 53,900 million | 7,200 million |

| Die Size | 357 mm² | 157 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 151.0M / mm² | 45.9M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 1660 MHz | 2000 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2920 MHz | 2000 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 2518 MHz 20.1 Gbps effective | 1937 MHz 15.5 Gbps effective |

| Memory Size | 32 GB | 6 GB |

| Memory Bus Width | 256 bit | 96 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 644.6 GB/s | 186.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 4096 | 1024 |

| TMUs | 256 | 64 |

| ROPs | 128 | 32 |

| RT Cores | 64 | 8 |

| Pixel Rate | 373.8 GPixel/s | 64.00 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 747.5 GTexel/s | 128.0 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 47.84 TFLOPS | 4.096 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 47.84 TFLOPS (1:1) | 8.192 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 300 W | 75 W |

| Slot Width | Dual-slot | Single-slot |

| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | None |

| Suggested PSU | 700 W | 250 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

| Display Outputs | 4x DisplayPort 2.1a | 4x DisplayPort 2.0 |

| Dimensions | 267 mm 10.5 inches, 109 mm 4.3 inches, 39 mm 1.5 inches | 254 mm 10 inches, 127 mm 5 inches, 20 mm 0.8 inches |

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

| Release Date | 2025-12-10 | 2024-03-31 |

| Predecessor | Radeon Pro Vega | Xe Graphics |

| Successor | None | Battlemage |