AMD Radeon PRO V710 vs Intel Arc A730M Comparison

The AMD Radeon PRO V710 and Intel Arc A730M occupy very different positions in the GPU landscape, despite both being built by TSMC and supporting the same modern API feature set. The data shows a split decision: the Radeon PRO V710 wins decisively in compute workloads, while the Intel Arc A730M dominates in one specific DirectX 12 gaming benchmark. The average benchmark scores reflect this divergence, with the AMD part scoring 58657 against the Intel part’s 45592, a lead of roughly 28.6% overall. However, the head-to-head results tell a more nuanced story, and the architectural differences explain why each card excels in its own domain.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657 in the database’s average benchmark metric, while the Intel Arc A730M scores 45592. That places the AMD part at the 88th percentile of all GPUs, compared to the 84th percentile for the Intel part.

Q: How do the two cards compare in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test?

A: The Intel Arc A730M wins this test outright, scoring 1732 versus the AMD Radeon PRO V710’s 853. The delta is -50.8% from the AMD card’s perspective, meaning the Intel part is more than twice as fast in this particular workload.

Q: Which GPU performs better in Geekbench OpenCL?

A: The AMD Radeon PRO V710 is the clear winner, scoring 116460 compared to the Intel Arc A730M’s 70352. That is a 65.5% advantage for the AMD card in this compute-oriented test.

Q: What are the memory configurations of these two GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon PRO V710 has 28 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 224-bit bus, delivering 504.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Arc A730M has 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, delivering 336.0 GB/s.

Q: How do their power requirements differ?

A: The AMD Radeon PRO V710 has a TDP of 158 W and requires a 450 W power supply, using a single 8-pin connector. The Intel Arc A730M has a TDP of 80 W, is categorized as an IGP, and lists no power supply recommendation or power connectors.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same DirectX and Vulkan versions?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. However, the AMD card has no display outputs, while the Intel card’s outputs are described as portable device dependent.

Architecture Differences

The fundamental design philosophies of these two GPUs could hardly be more different. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 uses the Navi 32 chip built on TSMC’s 5 nm process, part of the RDNA 3.0 architecture under the codename Wheat Nas. It belongs to the Radeon Pro Navi (Navi III Series) generation. The Intel Arc A730M uses the DG2-512 chip on TSMC’s 6 nm process, employing the Xe-HPG architecture from the Alchemist (Arc 7 Mobile) generation. The process node difference matters: AMD fits 28,100 million transistors into a 346 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 81.2 million per mm². Intel packs 21,700 million transistors into a larger 406 mm² die, resulting in a lower density of 53.4 million per mm². AMD’s smaller process node and denser packing give it a theoretical manufacturing advantage, but the Intel die is physically larger overall.

The compute resources also diverge significantly. The Radeon PRO V710 features 3456 shading units, 216 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units. It also carries 54 ray tracing cores. The Arc A730M has 3072 shading units, 192 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, but only 24 ray tracing cores. That is a substantial difference in ray tracing hardware, with AMD offering more than double the RT core count. The FP32 compute throughput tells a similar story: the AMD card delivers 27.65 TFLOPS, while the Intel card manages 12.60 TFLOPS. Interestingly, the Intel card’s FP16 performance is 25.19 TFLOPS, which is higher than its FP32 figure due to a 2:1 ratio, whereas the AMD card achieves 27.65 TFLOPS in both FP16 and FP32 at a 1:1 ratio.

Clock speeds reveal another key difference. The AMD card runs at a base clock of 1900 MHz and a boost clock of 2000 MHz. The Intel card has a much lower base clock of 1100 MHz but a slightly higher boost clock of 2050 MHz. Memory clocks also differ: AMD’s GDDR6 runs at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed, while Intel’s runs at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective. These clock and memory differences feed directly into the bandwidth gap, with AMD at 504.0 GB/s versus Intel’s 336.0 GB/s.

The pixel and texture rates reflect the competing designs. The AMD card achieves 192.0 GPixel/s and 432.0 GTexel/s, while the Intel card achieves 196.8 GPixel/s and 393.6 GTexel/s. The Intel part actually edges out AMD in pixel throughput, but AMD leads in texture throughput. The AMD card is a single-slot design with a 158 W TDP and one 8-pin power connector, requiring a 450 W power supply. The Intel card is classified as an IGP with an 80 W TDP and no power connector specifications, reflecting its mobile-oriented design.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows one win for each GPU, but the magnitudes of those wins are very different. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the Intel Arc A730M scores 1732 against the AMD Radeon PRO V710’s 853. That is a -50.8% delta from the AMD card’s perspective, meaning the Intel part is roughly twice as fast in this specific DirectX 12 workload. This is a surprising result given the AMD card’s higher FP32 throughput and larger memory bandwidth, but the data is unambiguous. The Intel architecture appears to handle this particular workload far more efficiently, possibly due to driver optimizations or workload characteristics that favor its design.

In the Geekbench OpenCL test, the tables turn dramatically. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 116460, while the Intel Arc A730M scores 70352. The delta is 65.5% in AMD’s favor, a massive margin that aligns with the raw compute specifications. The AMD card’s 27.65 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, combined with its 28 GB of memory and 504.0 GB/s bandwidth, gives it a commanding lead in general-purpose compute workloads. The Intel card’s 12.60 TFLOPS FP32 figure is less than half of AMD’s, and its 336.0 GB/s bandwidth is two-thirds of AMD’s, so the OpenCL result tracks closely with those hardware differences.

The average benchmark scores place these cards in different competitive tiers. The AMD Radeon PRO V710’s average score of 58657 puts it in the company of the NVIDIA P102-100, which scores 58528 with a 0.2% delta, and the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT, which scores 58392 with a 0.5% delta. The Intel Arc A730M’s average score of 45592 places it near the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT, which scores 45384 with a 0.5% delta, and the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation, which scores 45972 with a -0.8% delta. These rival comparisons show that the AMD card competes in a higher performance class overall, while the Intel card sits roughly 22% lower in average score.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear conclusion: the AMD Radeon PRO V710 is the stronger GPU for compute-intensive workloads, while the Intel Arc A730M holds a specific advantage in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test. The AMD card’s 65.5% lead in Geekbench OpenCL, combined with its 28.6% lead in average benchmark score, makes it the better choice for tasks that rely on raw FP32 throughput, memory bandwidth, and general compute performance. Its 28 GB of memory is more than double the Intel card’s 12 GB, and its 504.0 GB/s bandwidth outpaces Intel’s 336.0 GB/s by a wide margin.

However, the Intel Arc A730M’s 50.8% lead in Steel Nomad cannot be ignored. For users whose primary workload is this specific DirectX 12 benchmark, the Intel card is the better performer. The Intel part also consumes far less power at 80 W versus 158 W, and it is an IGP with portable device dependent outputs, which suits mobile form factors. The AMD card has no display outputs at all, meaning it requires a separate GPU or iGPU for display duties.

Neither card has a launch MSRP listed in the database, so any purchasing decision would need to rely on performance and feature considerations alone. For compute-heavy workloads, the AMD Radeon PRO V710 is the obvious pick. For the specific DX12 gaming benchmark where Intel excels, and for low-power mobile integration, the Arc A730M is the better fit.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon PRO V710 | Intel Arc A730M |

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

| Chip | Navi 32 | DG2-512 |

| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Xe-HPG |

| Generation | Radeon Pro Navi (Navi III Series) | Alchemist (Arc 7 Mobile) |

| Process Node | 5 nm | 6 nm |

| Transistors | 28,100 million | 21,700 million |

| Die Size | 346 mm² | 406 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 81.2M / mm² | 53.4M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 1900 MHz | 1100 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2000 MHz | 2050 MHz |

| Memory Size | 28 GB | 12 GB |

| Memory Bus Width | 224 bit | 192 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 504.0 GB/s | 336.0 GB/s |

| Memory Clock | 2250 MHz, 18 Gbps effective | 1750 MHz, 14 Gbps effective |

| Shading Units | 3456 | 3072 |

| TMUs | 216 | 192 |

| ROPs | 96 | 96 |

| Ray Tracing Cores | 54 | 24 |

| FP32 Performance | 27.65 TFLOPS | 12.60 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 27.65 TFLOPS (1:1) | 25.19 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| Pixel Rate | 192.0 GPixel/s | 196.8 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 432.0 GTexel/s | 393.6 GTexel/s |

| TDP | 158 W | 80 W |

| Slot Width | Single-slot | IGP |

| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |

| Suggested PSU | 450 W | None |

| Display Outputs | No outputs | Portable Device Dependent |

| Production Status | Not listed | End-of-life |

| Release Date | 2024-10-02 | Not listed |

| Predecessor | Radeon Pro Vega | None |

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon PRO V710 wins in compute-heavy scenarios. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 116460 is 65.5% higher than the Intel card’s 70352, and that advantage comes from a combination of higher shading unit count, more ray tracing cores, nearly double the FP32 throughput, and 50% more memory bandwidth. The 28 GB memory capacity is particularly notable for large datasets, and the 504.0 GB/s bandwidth allows faster data movement in memory-bound workloads. The card’s 88th percentile ranking versus the Intel card’s 84th percentile further confirms its higher overall standing.

The Intel Arc A730M wins in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, scoring 1732 against 853, a 50.8% margin. This is the only direct head-to-head win for Intel, but it is a decisive one. The card’s higher pixel rate of 196.8 GPixel/s, compared to AMD’s 192.0 GPixel/s, may contribute to its performance in this workload. The Intel card’s lower TDP of 80 W and IGP classification also make it the better choice for energy-constrained or mobile applications, where its portable device dependent display outputs are an advantage over AMD’s complete lack of outputs.

For users who need raw compute power, memory capacity, and bandwidth, the AMD Radeon PRO V710 is the clear winner. For those who prioritize the specific DirectX 12 Steel Nomad workload, low power consumption, and mobile integration, the Intel Arc A730M is the better option. The data does not support a single universal winner; it supports a workload-dependent choice.