AMD Radeon Pro 5600M vs Intel Arc A770M Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data delivers a decisive verdict: the Intel Arc A770M wins 8 of the 9 head-to-head comparisons against the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M. The only exception is PassMark DirectX 10, where AMD edges ahead by 9.7%. Every other test favors Intel, often by substantial margins.

The largest gap appears in Geekbench OpenCL. The Arc A770M scores 89,494, while the Radeon Pro 5600M manages 47,783. That is an 87.3% advantage for Intel, nearly doubling AMD's output in this compute-oriented workload. The same pattern repeats in Geekbench Vulkan, where Intel posts 74,422 against AMD's 46,425, a 60.3% lead.

DirectX 12 performance shows another significant divide. The Arc A770M records 70 in PassMark DirectX 12, compared to 39 for the Radeon Pro 5600M, a 79.5% difference. This suggests the Intel part handles modern graphics APIs far more effectively. DirectX 9 also favors Intel heavily: 178 versus 118, a 50.8% margin. DirectX 11 is closer but still decisively Intel's, with 69 against 59, a 16.9% edge.

The PassMark G3D score, a general 3D graphics metric, puts the Arc A770M at 11,774 versus 9,279 for AMD, a 26.9% win. PassMark GPU Compute follows the same trend: 4,778 for Intel against 4,031 for AMD, an 18.5% advantage.

Even the 2D test, typically not a differentiator, goes to Intel. PassMark G2D shows 711 for the Arc A770M and 679 for the Radeon Pro 5600M, a modest 4.7% lead.

The one AMD victory, PassMark DirectX 10, is narrow: 62 for the Radeon Pro 5600M versus 56 for the Arc A770M. This is the only benchmark where AMD leads, and the margin is small relative to the double-digit gaps Intel achieves elsewhere.

Average benchmark scores reinforce the picture. The Arc A770M sits at 18,383, placing it in the 62nd percentile among all GPUs. The Radeon Pro 5600M averages 16,351, good for the 59th percentile. The nearest rivals for Intel include the AMD Radeon RX 460 (0.1% ahead), AMD FirePro D500 (0.8% behind), AMD Radeon Pro 5700 (1.1% behind), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile (1.2% behind). For AMD, the closest competitors are the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT (0.1% ahead), NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (0.3% ahead), AMD Radeon PRO W7500 (0.4% ahead), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 (0.9% ahead).

Where Each One Wins

The Arc A770M dominates across nearly every workload category recorded in the database. Its strengths are most pronounced in compute-heavy tasks. Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan scores show a GPU that excels at general-purpose compute and cross-platform graphics. The 87.3% OpenCL lead and 60.3% Vulkan lead are the two largest margins in the comparison, indicating a substantial raw throughput advantage.

Modern API support also favors Intel. The 79.5% DirectX 12 advantage is particularly telling, as this API underpins current and upcoming game titles. The DirectX 9 result, 50.8% ahead, shows that legacy titles also run faster on the Intel part. DirectX 11, still widely used, gives Intel a 16.9% edge.

The Radeon Pro 5600M's single win in DirectX 10 is worth contextualizing. It leads by only 9.7%, a modest margin compared to Intel's wins. This suggests that AMD's part retains some competence in older API paths, but it does not translate into broader success. The AMD GPU also trails in 2D performance, G3D, and GPU compute, meaning there is no workload category where it consistently outperforms the Intel part.

For users prioritizing compute performance, modern graphics APIs, or even legacy DirectX 9 titles, the data points squarely at the Arc A770M. The Radeon Pro 5600M's only meaningful niche, based on the recorded results, is DirectX 10 workloads, where it holds a slight edge.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The Intel Arc A770M is the stronger GPU in this comparison, winning 8 of 9 benchmarks with several victories exceeding 50%. Its average benchmark score of 18,383 places it 2,032 points above the Radeon Pro 5600M's 16,351, and it ranks in the 62nd percentile versus AMD's 59th.

Users who run compute-heavy applications should choose the Arc A770M. The 87.3% OpenCL lead and 60.3% Vulkan lead are the largest advantages recorded in this matchup. Gamers should likewise favor Intel, given the 79.5% DirectX 12 advantage and the 50.8% DirectX 9 lead. Even in the closest modern API test, DirectX 11, Intel leads by 16.9%.

The Radeon Pro 5600M is only preferable in a narrow scenario: if the workload relies exclusively on DirectX 10, where it leads by 9.7%. Outside that specific case, the Arc A770M is the better performer across every measurable dimension in the database. The AMD part's 2D score, 679 versus 711, and its G3D score, 9,279 versus 11,774, both trail by meaningful margins.

The verdict is straightforward: the Intel Arc A770M is the superior GPU based on the recorded benchmark data. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M remains a functional part, but it does not match Intel's performance in any broad category.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU wins more benchmarks in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The Intel Arc A770M wins 8 of 9 comparisons. The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M wins only PassMark DirectX 10.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: Geekbench OpenCL shows the biggest difference, with the Intel Arc A770M scoring 89,494 versus 47,783 for the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M, an 87.3% lead.

Q: How do the two compare in DirectX 12 performance?

A: The Intel Arc A770M scores 70 in PassMark DirectX 12, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M scores 39, giving Intel a 79.5% advantage.

Q: Are there any tests where the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M is faster?

A: Yes, in PassMark DirectX 10 the AMD part scores 62 against Intel's 56, a 9.7% lead. This is the only benchmark where AMD wins.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each GPU?

A: The Intel Arc A770M has an average benchmark score of 18,383, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5600M averages 16,351.

Q: How do the nearest rivals compare for each GPU?

A: The Arc A770M's closest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 460, which is 0.1% ahead. The Radeon Pro 5600M's closest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, also 0.1% ahead.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural lineages. The Intel Arc A770M uses the DG2-512 chip built on the Xe-HPG architecture, belonging to the Alchemist generation within the Arc 7 Mobile family. It is fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC and contains 21,700 million transistors on a 406 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 53.4 million per mm².

The AMD Radeon Pro 5600M uses the Navi 12 chip based on RDNA 1.0, part of the Radeon Pro Mac generation for Navi Mobile. It is built on a 7 nm process, also at TSMC. Transistor count, die size, and transistor density are not recorded in the database for this part.

Core configurations differ significantly. The Arc A770M has 4,096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, 128 render output units, and 32 ray tracing cores. The Radeon Pro 5600M has 2,560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with no ray tracing cores listed.

Clock speeds also diverge. The Arc A770M has a base clock of 1650 MHz and a boost clock of 2050 MHz. The Radeon Pro 5600M operates at a base of 822 MHz and boosts to 1144 MHz, substantially lower.

Memory systems are fundamentally different. The Arc A770M uses 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Radeon Pro 5600M uses 8 GB of HBM2 on a 2048-bit bus, providing 394.2 GB/s. The Intel part has twice the capacity and higher bandwidth.

Compute throughput favors Intel. The Arc A770M delivers 16.79 TFLOPS FP32 and 33.59 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1). The Radeon Pro 5600M offers 5.857 TFLOPS FP32 and 11.71 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1). Pixel and texture rates follow suit: Intel posts 262.4 GPixel/s and 524.8 GTexel/s, while AMD manages 73.22 GPixel/s and 183.0 GTexel/s.

API support differs as well. The Arc A770M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The Radeon Pro 5600M supports DirectX 12 (12_1), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.3.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show several clear differences between the two GPUs.

Manufacturer and chip: Intel produces the Arc A770M with the DG2-512 chip. AMD produces the Radeon Pro 5600M with the Navi 12 chip.

Process node: The Arc A770M uses a 6 nm process. The Radeon Pro 5600M uses a 7 nm process. Both are fabricated at TSMC.

Transistors and die size: The Arc A770M has 21,700 million transistors on a 406 mm² die, with a density of 53.4M per mm². These figures are not recorded for the AMD part.

Base and boost clocks: The Arc A770M runs at 1650 MHz base and 2050 MHz boost. The Radeon Pro 5600M runs at 822 MHz base and 1144 MHz boost. Memory clocks also differ: 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective for Intel, versus 770 MHz with 1540 Mbps effective for AMD.

Memory: The Arc A770M has 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus with 512.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Radeon Pro 5600M has 8 GB of HBM2 on a 2048-bit bus with 394.2 GB/s bandwidth.

Core counts: The Arc A770M has 4,096 shading units, 256 TMUs, 128 ROPs, and 32 ray tracing cores. The Radeon Pro 5600M has 2,560 shading units, 160 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and no ray tracing cores.

Throughput rates: The Arc A770M reaches 262.4 GPixel/s and 524.8 GTexel/s, with 16.79 TFLOPS FP32 and 33.59 TFLOPS FP16. The Radeon Pro 5600M reaches 73.22 GPixel/s and 183.0 GTexel/s, with 5.857 TFLOPS FP32 and 11.71 TFLOPS FP16.

Power: The Arc A770M has a TDP of 120 W. The Radeon Pro 5600M has a TDP of 50 W. Both are integrated into portable devices with no slot width listed beyond IGP.

DirectX and Vulkan versions: Intel supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4. AMD supports DirectX 12 (12_1) and Vulkan 1.3. Both support OpenGL 4.6.

Release date: The Radeon Pro 5600M was released on 2020-06-14. No release date is recorded for the Arc A770M. Both are marked as end-of-life production status. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP.