AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S vs Intel Arc B580 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no shared benchmark scores between the AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S and the Intel Arc B580. The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and the win counts for both cards are zero. This means a direct numerical comparison of identical test workloads is not possible from the available data.

However, the database does provide a complete benchmark profile for the Intel Arc B580, which allows for an assessment of its performance tier. The Arc B580 records an average benchmark score of 23,021 across ten tests. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (average score 23,061, delta of -0.2%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (average score 22,895, delta of +0.6%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (average score 23,172, delta of -0.7%), and the NVIDIA P106-100 (average score 23,249, delta of -1%). These deltas place the Arc B580 within a narrow band of roughly one percent of all four rivals, indicating its average score is tightly clustered with those established GPUs.

The Arc B580's individual test results show notable variation. In Geekbench Vulkan, it scores 109,672, which is substantially higher than its Geekbench OpenCL score of 92,821. The Passmark suite reveals a different pattern: the DirectX 9 score of 183 is the highest among the DirectX tests, while DirectX 10 and DirectX 12 both sit at 76, and DirectX 11 reaches 128. The Passmark G3D score is 15,748, while the Passmark GPU Compute score is 7,729, indicating a roughly two-to-one ratio between the graphics and compute workloads in that suite. The Passmark G2D score of 709 is comparatively low against the 3D and compute figures.

For the AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S, the database lists no benchmark scores at all. Its average benchmark score is recorded as zero, and it holds a percentile rank of 50 across all GPUs. The Arc B580, by contrast, holds a percentile rank of 68, meaning it sits above more than two-thirds of all GPUs in the database. This percentile difference is the only direct ranking comparison available between the two cards, and it favors the Intel part based on recorded data alone.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear but incomplete picture. The Intel Arc B580 has a full benchmark record, an average score of 23,021, and a 68th percentile ranking. The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S has no recorded benchmarks, an average score of zero, and a 50th percentile ranking. Based strictly on the database, the Arc B580 is the only card with demonstrated performance data, and it outperforms the AMD card in every measurable category because the AMD card lacks any measurements.

That said, the absence of benchmarks for the R9700S does not imply it is a weak product. The database simply has no recorded performance results for it. The AMD card's specifications suggest a much larger silicon: it uses the Navi 48 chip on a 4 nm process with 53,900 million transistors, while the Arc B580 uses the BMG-G21 chip on a 5 nm process with 19,600 million transistors. The R9700S also carries 32 GB of memory versus 12 GB on the Arc B580, and its FP32 throughput is listed at 47.84 TFLOPS against 13.67 TFLOPS for the Intel card. These raw specifications would normally indicate a substantial performance gap, but the database does not contain benchmark scores to confirm it.

The Arc B580's rivalry data shows it is competitive with older high-end cards. It sits within one percent of the RTX 2080, the RTX 3080, the RX 580 2048SP, and the P106-100 in average score. This places the Intel card in a known performance tier. The AMD R9700S has no such reference points, so any conclusion about its relative performance must remain speculative.

Where Each One Wins

From the recorded data, the Intel Arc B580 wins in all benchmark categories because it is the only card with scores. Its Passmark DirectX 9 result of 183 is its strongest legacy API showing, while its Geekbench Vulkan score of 109,672 indicates solid modern API performance. The Passmark GPU Compute score of 7,729 shows a capable compute workload, and the Passmark G3D score of 15,748 demonstrates overall 3D graphics capability. The Arc B580 also holds the higher percentile rank, 68 versus 50, which places it in a stronger position relative to all GPUs in the database.

The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S does not win any recorded benchmark categories. Its strengths are only visible in the specification sheet. It offers 32 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth, compared to the Arc B580's 12 GB on a 192-bit bus with 456.0 GB/s. The R9700S has more shading units (4,096 versus 2,560), more texture mapping units (256 versus 160), more raster operation units (128 versus 80), and more ray tracing cores (64 versus 20). Its pixel rate is 373.8 GPixel/s versus 213.6 GPixel/s for the Arc B580, and its texture rate is 747.5 GTexel/s versus 427.2 GTexel/s. The FP16 throughput also differs significantly: the R9700S lists 47.84 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio, while the Arc B580 lists 27.34 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio. These figures suggest the AMD card is designed for much heavier workloads, but without benchmark scores, the database cannot confirm how those specifications translate into real-world results.

FAQ

Q: Does the AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The R9700S has an empty benchmark array, an average benchmark score of zero, and no nearest rivals recorded.

Q: What is the Intel Arc B580's average benchmark score?

A: The Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23,021 across ten recorded tests, with a percentile rank of 68.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to its nearest rivals in average score?

A: The Arc B580 sits within one percent of four rivals: the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP (delta -0.2%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (delta +0.6%), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (delta -0.7%), and the NVIDIA P106-100 (delta -1%).

Q: Which card has more memory and bandwidth?

A: The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 644.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel Arc B580 has 12 GB on a 192-bit bus with 456.0 GB/s.

Q: What are the FP32 throughput figures for both cards?

A: The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S lists 47.84 TFLOPS, while the Intel Arc B580 lists 13.67 TFLOPS.

Q: Which card has a higher percentile rank in the database?

A: The Intel Arc B580 ranks at the 68th percentile, while the AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S ranks at the 50th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two cards come from different architectural generations and design philosophies. The AMD Radeon AI PRO R9700S uses the Navi 48 chip built on RDNA 4.0 architecture, fabricated on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It is part of the Radeon Pro Navi (Navi IV Series) generation. The Intel Arc B580 uses the BMG-G21 chip built on Xe2-HPG architecture, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, and belongs to the Battlemage (Arc 5) generation.

Transistor counts differ dramatically. The Navi 48 chip contains 53,900 million transistors on a 357 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 151.0 million per square millimeter. The BMG-G21 chip contains 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die, with a density of 72.1 million per square millimeter. This means the AMD chip packs more than twice the transistor count and more than double the density on a larger die.

The execution resources follow a similar pattern. The R9700S has 4,096 shading units, 256 TMUs, 128 ROPs, and 64 ray tracing cores. The Arc B580 has 2,560 shading units, 160 TMUs, 80 ROPs, and 20 ray tracing cores. The AMD card leads in every execution unit category, with more than double the ray tracing cores and a 1.6x advantage in shading units.

Clock behavior differs as well. The R9700S has a base clock of 1660 MHz, a game clock of 2350 MHz, and a boost clock of 2920 MHz. The Arc B580 has a base clock of 2670 MHz and a boost clock of 2670 MHz, meaning it runs at a fixed frequency without a separate game clock or boost step. The memory clock also differs: the R9700S runs at 2518 MHz with 20.1 Gbps effective speed, while the Arc B580 runs at 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed.

The FP16 implementation differs in ratio. The R9700S lists FP16 at 47.84 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio to FP32, indicating equal throughput for both precisions. The Arc B580 lists FP16 at 27.34 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, meaning its FP16 throughput is double its FP32 rate. This suggests different compute design priorities between the two architectures.

Specification Differences

The database records several fields where the two cards differ directly. The most obvious is memory capacity: 32 GB on the R9700S versus 12 GB on the Arc B580. Memory bus width also differs, with 256 bit on the AMD card versus 192 bit on the Intel card. Bandwidth reflects this gap, at 644.6 GB/s versus 456.0 GB/s.

Power requirements are substantially different. The R9700S has a TDP of 300 W and a suggested PSU of 700 W, with a single 16-pin power connector. The Arc B580 has a TDP of 190 W and a suggested PSU of 450 W, with a single 8-pin connector. Both cards are dual-slot designs, but physical dimensions vary: the R9700S measures 267 mm in length, 109 mm in height, and 39 mm in width, while the Arc B580 measures 272 mm in length, 115 mm in height, and 45 mm in width. The Intel card is slightly larger in all three dimensions.

The bus interface differs. The R9700S uses PCIe 5.0 x16, while the Arc B580 uses PCIe 4.0 x8. Display outputs also differ: the R9700S has four DisplayPort 2.1a outputs, while the Arc B580 has one HDMI 2.1a and three DisplayPort 2.1 outputs.

Release dates and predecessors differ as well. The R9700S was released on December 10, 2025, and its predecessor is the Radeon Pro Vega. The Arc B580 was released on December 12, 2024, and its predecessor is Alchemist. The process nodes differ (4 nm versus 5 nm), as do the transistor counts (53,900 million versus 19,600 million) and die sizes (357 mm² versus 272 mm²). The Arc B580 has a launch MSRP of 249 USD, while the R9700S has no recorded launch MSRP.