AMD Radeon Pro 580X vs Intel Arc Pro A30M Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a single shared benchmark between the AMD Radeon Pro 580X and the Intel Arc Pro A30M: Geekbench OpenCL. The AMD Radeon Pro 580X scores 36,426, while the Intel Arc Pro A30M scores 31,894. This translates to a 14.2% advantage for the AMD part, a decisive margin in this particular workload.

Context from the database makes this win more meaningful. The AMD Radeon Pro 580X sits at the 82nd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 38,706 across its three recorded tests. The Intel Arc Pro A30M sits at the 76th percentile, with an average score of 31,894 from its single OpenCL result. The gap in percentile ranking, six points, aligns with the 14.2% delta observed in the head-to-head test.

The AMD part's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Radeon Pro 575X, which scores 39,116 (1% higher), and the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A, scoring 38,691 (effectively tied at 0% delta). The Intel Arc Pro A30M, meanwhile, sits near the NVIDIA TITAN RTX at 31,676 (0.7% higher for the Intel part) and the AMD Radeon Pro 570X at 32,176 (0.9% lower). The contrast is clear: the AMD Radeon Pro 580X competes in a higher performance tier, while the Intel Arc Pro A30M lands among mid-range mobile parts.

The benchmark data also shows the AMD card's consistency. Its OpenCL score of 36,426 is the lowest of its three recorded results. Its Geekbench Metal score reaches 39,577, and its Vulkan score peaks at 40,115. The Intel part has no comparable Metal or Vulkan measurements in the database, so the OpenCL result stands as its only reference point. Even in the AMD card's weakest recorded API, it still beats the Intel card's only score by over 4,500 points.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from fundamentally different design philosophies and process technologies. The AMD Radeon Pro 580X uses the Ellesmere chip built on GCN 4.0 architecture, fabricated on a 14 nm process at GlobalFoundries. It packs 5,700 million transistors into a 232 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 24.6 million per square millimeter. The Intel Arc Pro A30M uses the DG2-128 chip on Xe-HPG architecture, produced on TSMC's 6 nm node. Intel's chip contains 7,200 million transistors on a smaller 157 mm² die, achieving a much higher density of 45.9 million per square millimeter.

Clock speeds tell a story of their own. The AMD part runs at a base clock of 1100 MHz with a boost of 1200 MHz. The Intel part starts at 1500 MHz base and boosts to 2000 MHz. Intel's clocks are substantially higher, yet the AMD card still wins the OpenCL benchmark, indicating that raw frequency does not translate directly into compute advantage in this comparison.

The compute resources differ sharply. AMD fields 2,304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 32 ROPs. Intel counters with 1,024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and the same 32 ROPs. AMD's shading unit count is more than double Intel's, which explains its higher FP32 throughput of 5.530 TFLOPS versus Intel's 4.096 TFLOPS. Intel does claim a notable feature: 8 ray tracing cores, a capability entirely absent from the AMD chip. AMD's FP16 performance matches its FP32 at 5.530 TFLOPS (a 1:1 ratio), while Intel's FP16 output doubles to 8.192 TFLOPS (a 2:1 ratio).

Memory configurations diverge significantly. AMD uses 8 GB of GDDR5 on a 256-bit bus, achieving 218.9 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel uses 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus, delivering 128.0 GB/s. The AMD card offers double the capacity and 71% more bandwidth. Intel's memory clock runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective data rate, while AMD's memory clock is 1710 MHz at 6.8 Gbps effective. The narrower bus on Intel's part severely limits its bandwidth despite the faster memory technology.

Power draw presents the largest architectural contrast. AMD rates at 185 W TDP, while Intel draws only 50 W. Intel's power efficiency is remarkable given its competitive OpenCL score. Intel also lists no power connectors, while AMD's slot width is listed as IGP, indicating a different physical integration approach. Bus interfaces differ as well: AMD uses Apple MPX, while Intel uses PCIe 4.0 x8. API support also diverges, with Intel supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) and Vulkan 1.4, while AMD supports DirectX 12 (12_0) and Vulkan 1.3. Both support OpenGL 4.6.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear winner for raw compute performance. The AMD Radeon Pro 580X outperforms the Intel Arc Pro A30M by 14.2% in OpenCL, holds a higher percentile ranking (82 vs. 76), and delivers more shading units, more memory, and higher bandwidth. For any workload that stresses general compute or memory throughput, the AMD card is the superior choice according to recorded measurements.

The Intel Arc Pro A30M wins on efficiency and feature set. Its 50 W TDP versus 185 W means it draws less than a third of the power while delivering about 88% of the AMD card's OpenCL score (31,894 vs. 36,426). It also includes ray tracing cores, a feature completely missing from the AMD chip. Intel's smaller die, higher transistor density, and newer process node (6 nm vs. 14 nm) all point to a more modern design.

For users prioritizing maximum compute performance and memory capacity, the AMD Radeon Pro 580X is the pick. For users prioritizing power efficiency, modern API features like ray tracing, and a smaller physical footprint, the Intel Arc Pro A30M holds distinct advantages. The database does not record a head-to-head in gaming or ray-traced workloads, so the Intel card's RT cores cannot be validated against the AMD card in those scenarios.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon Pro 580X | Intel Arc Pro A30M |

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

| Process node | 14 nm | 6 nm |

| Foundry | GlobalFoundries | TSMC |

| Transistors | 5,700 million | 7,200 million |

| Die size | 232 mm² | 157 mm² |

| Transistor density | 24.6M / mm² | 45.9M / mm² |

| Base clock | 1100 MHz | 1500 MHz |

| Boost clock | 1200 MHz | 2000 MHz |

| Memory size | 8 GB | 4 GB |

| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |

| Memory bus width | 256 bit | 64 bit |

| Memory bandwidth | 218.9 GB/s | 128.0 GB/s |

| Memory clock | 1710 MHz (6.8 Gbps effective) | 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective) |

| Shading units | 2304 | 1024 |

| TMUs | 144 | 64 |

| ROPs | 32 | 32 |

| RT cores | None | 8 |

| Pixel rate | 38.40 GPixel/s | 64.00 GPixel/s |

| Texture rate | 172.8 GTexel/s | 128.0 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 5.530 TFLOPS | 4.096 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 5.530 TFLOPS (1:1) | 8.192 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 185 W | 50 W |

| Bus interface | Apple MPX | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

| Display outputs | 2x HDMI 2.0b | Portable Device Dependent |

| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |

| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4 |

| Release date | 2019-03-17 | 2022-08-07 |

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 580X averages 38,706 across its three recorded tests, while the Intel Arc Pro A30M averages 31,894 from its single OpenCL result.

Q: How much faster is the AMD card in OpenCL?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 580X scores 36,426 versus the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 31,894, a 14.2% advantage for the AMD part.

Q: Does the Intel card support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Intel Arc Pro A30M includes 8 ray tracing cores. The AMD Radeon Pro 580X has no ray tracing cores listed.

Q: Which GPU has more memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 580X delivers 218.9 GB/s over a 256-bit GDDR5 interface, compared to the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 128.0 GB/s over a 64-bit GDDR6 interface.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The AMD Radeon Pro 580X is rated at 185 W TDP, while the Intel Arc Pro A30M is rated at 50 W TDP. Intel's part uses under a third of the power.

Q: Which GPU has a smaller die?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A30M's DG2-128 chip measures 157 mm², while the AMD Radeon Pro 580X's Ellesmere chip measures 232 mm². Intel's die is 75 mm² smaller.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon Pro 580X wins in raw compute throughput. Its 5.530 TFLOPS FP32 performance exceeds Intel's 4.096 TFLOPS by 35%. Its shading unit count of 2,304 more than doubles Intel's 1,024. In OpenCL, the only directly comparable benchmark, AMD leads by 14.2%. The AMD card also holds advantages in memory capacity (8 GB vs. 4 GB), memory bandwidth (218.9 GB/s vs. 128.0 GB/s), and texture rate (172.8 GTexel/s vs. 128.0 GTexel/s). Its 82nd percentile ranking versus Intel's 76th places it in a higher overall performance tier. Workloads involving large datasets, heavy compute shaders, or texture-intensive rendering will favor the AMD card.

The Intel Arc Pro A30M wins in efficiency and modern features. Its 50 W TDP versus 185 W represents a 73% reduction in power draw. Its pixel rate of 64.00 GPixel/s exceeds AMD's 38.40 GPixel/s by 67%, suggesting stronger fill-rate-oriented tasks. Intel's FP16 throughput of 8.192 TFLOPS surpasses AMD's 5.530 TFLOPS, making the Intel card more capable in half-precision compute workloads. The inclusion of 8 ray tracing cores gives Intel a feature AMD cannot match. Its higher clocks (1500 MHz base, 2000 MHz boost) and newer 6 nm process with 45.9M transistors per mm² indicate a more advanced design. The Intel card also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4, both newer API versions than AMD's DirectX 12_0 and Vulkan 1.3. For mobile devices, low-power systems, or applications leveraging ray tracing and FP16 math, the Intel Arc Pro A30M is the superior choice.