AMD Radeon RX 5600M vs Intel Arc A570M Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark record for this pairing is unusually thin. Only one shared workload, Geekbench OpenCL, appears in the database for both parts. AMD Radeon RX 5600M takes that single contest, posting a score of 59589 against Intel Arc A570M's 58239. That is a 2.3% margin, a narrow gap that places the two within striking distance of each other in raw compute throughput.

Looking beyond the head-to-head, each GPU has its own benchmark portfolio that sketches a different strength profile. Intel Arc A570M shows a Geekbench OpenCL result of 58239, which lands it in the 88th percentile among all GPUs in the database. AMD Radeon RX 5600M, by contrast, has four recorded results: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 at 1320, Geekbench Metal at 76653, Geekbench OpenCL at 59589, and Geekbench Vulkan at 48843. Its overall percentile sits at 85, three points lower than Intel's part, despite the higher OpenCL score.

The data implies a division of labor. AMD's RX 5600M shows its strongest showing in Metal, where 76653 towers over its own Vulkan and OpenCL numbers. That suggests an API-specific advantage, one that would matter most in environments leaning on Apple's graphics stack or Metal-based applications. Intel's Arc A570M, with no Metal or Vulkan entries recorded, cannot be assessed on those fronts from this data. Its only score, OpenCL at 58239, places it in the same neighborhood as AMD's OpenCL result, within 2.3%, meaning the two are near-peers in that specific cross-platform compute test.

Where each one wins, then, is partly a matter of what the database can see. AMD wins the only direct contest, but Intel holds a higher overall percentile, 88 versus 85, which reflects how each part ranks against the entire field of recorded GPUs. The RX 5600M's average benchmark score of 46601 is dragged down by its 3DMark Steel Nomad result, which is far lower than its Geekbench numbers. Intel's average equals its single OpenCL score, 58239, because no other tests are logged for it. The win count stands at 0 for Intel and 1 for AMD in direct comparison, but the broader picture shows Intel's part ranking higher across all GPUs.

Architecture Differences

The two mobile GPUs come from different architectural generations and foundry processes. Intel's Arc A570M uses the DG2-256 chip, built on Xe-HPG architecture, and is part of the Alchemist generation for Arc 5 Mobile. It is fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC, with 11,500 million transistors packed into a 269 mm² die. AMD's RX 5600M uses the Navi 10 chip, based on RDNA 1.0, belonging to the Navi Mobile generation of the RX 5000M series. It is built on a 7 nm process, also at TSMC, with 10,300 million transistors on a 251 mm² die. Intel's part is slightly larger in both transistor count and die area, and its 6 nm node gives it a higher transistor density of 42.8 million per mm² versus AMD's 41.0 million.

Clock behavior diverges noticeably. AMD's RX 5600M runs a base clock of 1035 MHz and a boost of 1265 MHz, with a game clock of 1190 MHz. Intel's Arc A570M has a lower base of 900 MHz and a slightly higher boost of 1300 MHz. This means Intel boosts 35 MHz higher but idles 135 MHz lower at base. Memory clocks also differ: Intel runs 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective), while AMD runs 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective). However, AMD's memory subsystem counters that with a wider 192-bit bus versus Intel's 128-bit bus, yielding 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth against Intel's 224.0 GB/s. AMD holds a 64.0 GB/s advantage in raw memory throughput.

Compute resources are arranged differently. AMD's RX 5600M has 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. Intel's Arc A570M has fewer shading units at 2048, fewer TMUs at 128, but the same 64 ROPs. Despite having fewer shading units, Intel's pixel rate is slightly higher at 83.20 GPixel/s against AMD's 80.96 GPixel/s. AMD's texture rate is higher at 182.2 GTexel/s versus Intel's 166.4 GTexel/s. In raw FP32 throughput, AMD leads with 5.829 TFLOPS against Intel's 5.325 TFLOPS, a 0.504 TFLOPS gap. FP16 figures follow the same pattern: AMD at 11.66 TFLOPS, Intel at 10.65 TFLOPS, both using a 2:1 ratio.

Ray tracing support is a major differentiator. Intel's Arc A570M includes 16 dedicated RT cores, while AMD's RX 5600M lists no RT cores at all. That absence is consistent with RDNA 1.0, which lacked hardware ray tracing acceleration. DirectX support also differs: Intel reaches 12 Ultimate (12_2), while AMD stops at 12 (12_1). Both support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4. The bus interface differs as well, Intel uses PCIe 4.0 x8, AMD uses PCIe 4.0 x16, a doubling of lane width for AMD. Power draw is starkly different: Intel's TDP is 75 W, AMD's is 150 W, exactly double. AMD's part is end-of-life, while Intel's remains active in production.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear, if not overwhelming, choice for AMD Radeon RX 5600M in the single benchmark both parts share. It wins Geekbench OpenCL by 2.3%, and its wider memory bus, higher bandwidth, and higher FP32 throughput all support that outcome. For anyone prioritizing raw compute in OpenCL workloads, the RX 5600M is the safer pick based on the numbers.

However, Intel Arc A570M holds a higher overall percentile, 88th versus 85th, and does so on a single benchmark result. That percentile reflects how the part ranks against all GPUs in the database, not just against the RX 5600M. The Intel part also brings hardware ray tracing, DirectX 12 Ultimate support, and a 75 W TDP, which is half of AMD's 150 W. For mobile systems where thermal headroom and battery life matter, that power difference is substantial, even if the benchmark gap is small.

The verdict depends on context. In a head-to-head compute test, AMD wins. In overall GPU hierarchy, Intel ranks higher. In feature support, Intel has RT cores and a newer DirectX version. In memory bandwidth, AMD has a 28.6% advantage. There is no single winner across all dimensions, the data shows trade-offs. AMD wins the direct benchmark, Intel wins the percentile ranking, and each holds advantages in different architectural features. A buyer targeting OpenCL performance should favor AMD, while one valuing ray tracing capability, newer API support, and lower power draw should favor Intel, always within the limits of what the database records show.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU scores higher in Geekbench OpenCL?

A: AMD Radeon RX 5600M scores 59589, while Intel Arc A570M scores 58239. AMD leads by 2.3% in this test.

Q: Does Intel Arc A570M support ray tracing?

A: Yes, the Intel part includes 16 dedicated RT cores. The AMD Radeon RX 5600M lists no RT cores in the database.

Q: Which GPU has more memory bandwidth?

A: AMD Radeon RX 5600M has 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth from a 192-bit bus, while Intel Arc A570M has 224.0 GB/s from a 128-bit bus.

Q: What is the difference in power draw between the two?

A: Intel Arc A570M has a TDP of 75 W, while AMD Radeon RX 5600M has a TDP of 150 W. Intel draws half the power.

Q: Which GPU ranks higher among all GPUs in the database?

A: Intel Arc A570M holds the 88th percentile, while AMD Radeon RX 5600M holds the 85th percentile.

Q: What DirectX versions do the two GPUs support?

A: Intel Arc A570M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), while AMD Radeon RX 5600M supports DirectX 12 (12_1).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only direct comparison in the database is Geekbench OpenCL. AMD Radeon RX 5600M scores 59589, Intel Arc A570M scores 58239. The delta of -2.3% from Intel's perspective means AMD comes out ahead by that margin. That is a close result, well within the noise of typical benchmark variance, but it is a loss for Intel nonetheless.

Looking at AMD's other results gives context for its OpenCL performance. Its Geekbench Metal score of 76653 is 28.6% higher than its OpenCL score, indicating that the RX 5600M performs significantly better under Metal than under OpenCL. Its Vulkan score of 48843 is 18.0% lower than its OpenCL score, showing a notable drop in that API. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result of 1320 is far lower than any Geekbench score, but that test targets a different workload, so direct comparison is not meaningful.

Intel's single score of 58239 in OpenCL places it just below AMD's 59589. Nearby rivals in the database include AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT at 58392, which is 0.3% ahead of Intel, and AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM at 58085, which is 0.3% behind. NVIDIA P102-100 sits at 58528, 0.5% ahead, and AMD Radeon PRO V710 at 58657, 0.7% ahead. Intel's Arc A570M is thus bracketed by a tight cluster of desktop and pro GPUs, all within 1% of its score.

AMD's RX 5600M, in its own rival list, matches closely with Intel Arc A530M at 46614, a 0% delta. AMD Radeon RX 6550M is 0.2% ahead at 46702, NVIDIA RTX A2000 is 1.2% behind at 46043, and NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation is 1.4% behind at 45972. The RX 5600M's average benchmark score of 46601 is far below its Geekbench OpenCL result because of the lower 3DMark and Vulkan scores pulling the average down. Intel's average, equal to its only score, is 58239. This discrepancy explains why Intel holds a higher percentile despite losing the head-to-head test.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Arc A570M | AMD Radeon RX 5600M |

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

| Chip | DG2-256 | Navi 10 |

| Architecture | Xe-HPG | RDNA 1.0 |

| Generation | Alchemist (Arc 5 Mobile) | Navi Mobile (RX 5000M) |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 7 nm |

| Transistors | 11,500 million | 10,300 million |

| Die Size | 269 mm² | 251 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 42.8M / mm² | 41.0M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 900 MHz | 1035 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 1300 MHz | 1265 MHz |

| Game Clock | Not listed | 1190 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) | 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective) |

| Memory Size | 8 GB | 6 GB |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | 192 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 224.0 GB/s | 288.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 2048 | 2304 |

| TMUs | 128 | 144 |

| ROPs | 64 | 64 |

| RT Cores | 16 | Not listed |

| Pixel Rate | 83.20 GPixel/s | 80.96 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 166.4 GTexel/s | 182.2 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 5.325 TFLOPS | 5.829 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 10.65 TFLOPS (2:1) | 11.66 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 75 W | 150 W |

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

| DirectX Support | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_1) |

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

| Release Date | 2023-07-31 | 2020-07-06 |