AMD Radeon RX 6450M vs Intel Arc A310E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the AMD Radeon RX 6450M and the Intel Arc A310E contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results. Neither GPU has any individual benchmark scores listed, and the head-to-head benchmark array is empty. As a result, the comparison must rely entirely on architectural specifications and computed throughput rates rather than measured application performance.

The Radeon RX 6450M delivers a FP32 compute rate of 3.779 TFLOPS, which is 23% higher than the Arc A310E's 3.072 TFLOPS. This advantage stems from a higher boost clock of 2460 MHz versus 2000 MHz and a larger texture unit count. The RX 6450M also achieves 118.1 GTexel/s texture fill rate versus 64.00 GTexel/s on the Intel part, a margin of 84.5%. Pixel throughput shows an even wider gap: 78.72 GPixel/s versus 32.00 GPixel/s, a 146% difference, driven by 32 ROPs against 16 ROPs.

Memory bandwidth slightly favors AMD at 128.0 GB/s versus 124.0 GB/s, a 3.2% edge, despite both using 64-bit buses and GDDR6 memory. The Intel card runs memory at 1937 MHz with 15.5 Gbps effective transfer, while AMD uses 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective. Both have 4 GB of GDDR6.

The Arc A310E leads in transistor count with 7,200 million versus 5,400 million, and a larger die at 157 mm² versus 107 mm². However, the AMD chip achieves a higher transistor density of 50.5M per mm² against 45.9M per mm², indicating a more compact layout on the same 6 nm TSMC process.

Neither GPU posts an average benchmark score, and both occupy the 50th percentile among all GPUs in the database. The wins counters show zero for each side, confirming that no empirical performance test results exist for either product.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon RX 6450M uses the Navi 24 chip built on RDNA 2.0 architecture, part of the Navi Mobile generation under the RX 6000M series. It is fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Arc A310E uses the DG2-128 chip with Xe-HPG architecture, belonging to the Alchemist (Arc 3) generation, also on a 6 nm TSMC process.

Both cards provide 768 shading units, but the similarity ends there. AMD allocates 48 texture mapping units and 32 ROPs, while Intel uses 32 TMUs and 16 ROPs. Ray tracing hardware differs as well: the RX 6450M includes 12 ray tracing cores, the Arc A310E has 6. Neither GPU features tensor cores.

Transistor budgets diverge significantly. The Navi 24 die contains 5,400 million transistors across 107 mm², whereas the DG2-128 packs 7,200 million transistors into 157 mm². The AMD die achieves a higher density at 50.5M transistors per mm², compared to 45.9M for Intel.

Clock behavior differs in structure. AMD specifies a base clock of 2000 MHz, a game clock of 2220 MHz, and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. Intel lists only a base and boost clock, both at 2000 MHz, with no game clock defined. Memory clocks also vary: AMD runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective, Intel at 1937 MHz with 15.5 Gbps effective.

Power requirements show a notable split. The Radeon RX 6450M has a 50 W TDP and uses no power connectors, presenting as an integrated graphics processor (IGP) form factor. The Arc A310E has a 75 W TDP, also with no power connectors, but ships as a single-slot card with a 250 W suggested PSU. The bus interface differs: AMD uses PCIe 4.0 x4, Intel uses PCIe 4.0 x8. Display outputs also differ, with AMD being portable device dependent and Intel offering 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.0.

Production status separates the two: the RX 6450M remains active, while the Arc A310E is end-of-life with a successor named Battlemage. The AMD card's predecessor is Polaris Mobile; Intel's predecessor is Xe Graphics. Release dates differ as well, with AMD launching on January 3, 2023, and Intel on March 31, 2024.

Where Each One Wins

Based purely on specification-derived throughput, the AMD Radeon RX 6450M wins in every computational rate category. Its FP32 performance of 3.779 TFLOPS exceeds the Intel's 3.072 TFLOPS, making it the stronger choice for general-purpose compute workloads that rely on shader processing. The FP16 rates follow the same pattern: 7.557 TFLOPS versus 6.144 TFLOPS, both at a 2:1 ratio.

Texture-heavy workloads clearly favor AMD. The 118.1 GTexel/s fill rate versus 64.00 GTexel/s gives AMD a decisive advantage in applications that sample many textures, such as high-resolution rendering or compute shaders with heavy texture fetches. The 48 TMUs versus 32 TMUs provide the hardware basis for this lead.

Pixel processing also heavily favors AMD. With 32 ROPs versus 16 ROPs, the RX 6450M delivers 78.72 GPixel/s against 32.00 GPixel/s, a 2.46x advantage. This matters for fill-rate-bound scenarios like high-resolution framebuffer operations, post-processing effects, or multi-sample anti-aliasing.

Memory bandwidth marginally favors AMD at 128.0 GB/s versus 124.0 GB/s. The difference is small, only 3.2%, so neither card gains a meaningful edge in bandwidth-limited tasks. Both share 4 GB GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus, so capacity and bus width provide no differentiation.

Ray tracing performance cannot be directly compared from the data, but the RX 6450M includes twice the ray tracing cores (12 versus 6). Unless architectural efficiency differs drastically, the AMD card likely handles ray-traced effects with more parallel throughput, though no benchmark confirms this.

The Intel Arc A310E wins only in structural aspects. It offers a wider PCIe link at x8 versus x4, which could reduce transfer bottlenecks in systems with limited bandwidth. It also provides four dedicated mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs versus AMD's portable-device-dependent outputs, making it more suitable for fixed multi-display setups. The larger die and higher transistor count do not translate into performance advantages in the computed rates.

For thermal and power considerations, AMD's 50 W TDP versus Intel's 75 W TDP means the Radeon runs with a lower power budget. Neither card requires external power connectors, but the Intel card suggests a 250 W PSU while AMD lists none.

The Verdict

The data indicates the AMD Radeon RX 6450M is the faster GPU in every measurable throughput category. Its FP32 compute is 23% higher, texture fill is 84.5% higher, and pixel fill is 146% higher than the Intel Arc A310E. Memory bandwidth adds a small but consistent advantage. For workloads that stress shader compute, texturing, or rasterization, the RX 6450M delivers substantially more raw capability per clock and per watt.

The Intel Arc A310E does not win any performance metric in the recorded specifications. Its advantages are limited to system integration factors: PCIe 4.0 x8 bandwidth, four mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, and a defined physical form factor of 168 mm length, 69 mm height, and 20 mm width. The AMD card has no listed dimensions and relies on portable device outputs, making it less suitable for standalone desktop deployments.

Production status also differs meaningfully. The RX 6450M is listed as active, meaning it may still be available for new designs. The Arc A310E is end-of-life with a successor named Battlemage, so it may be harder to source for ongoing projects.

For users who need a low-power GPU with strong compute and fill rates, the RX 6450M is the clear choice from the data. Its 50 W TDP, 128.0 GB/s bandwidth, and 3.779 TFLOPS FP32 make it a compact, efficient option. For users who require a standalone card with multiple DisplayPort outputs and a wider PCIe link, the Arc A310E offers those features, but at the cost of roughly 19% lower FP32 performance and 59% lower pixel throughput. The database contains no benchmark scores to override these specification-based conclusions.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 compute performance?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6450M delivers 3.779 TFLOPS, while the Intel Arc A310E delivers 3.072 TFLOPS, giving AMD a 23% advantage.

Q: Do both GPUs have the same memory configuration?

A: Both use 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus, but AMD has 128.0 GB/s bandwidth versus Intel's 124.0 GB/s, a 3.2% difference.

Q: How many ray tracing cores does each GPU have?

A: The RX 6450M includes 12 ray tracing cores, and the Arc A310E includes 6 ray tracing cores.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The RX 6450M has a 50 W TDP, and the Arc A310E has a 75 W TDP. Neither requires power connectors.

Q: Which GPU is still in production?

A: The RX 6450M is listed as active, while the Arc A310E is end-of-life with a successor named Battlemage.

Q: What display outputs does each GPU provide?

A: The RX 6450M uses portable device dependent outputs, while the Arc A310E provides 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.0.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 6450M | Intel Arc A310E |

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

| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Xe-HPG |

| Generation | Navi Mobile (RX 6000M) | Alchemist (Arc 3) |

| Chip | Navi 24 | DG2-128 |

| Transistors | 5,400 million | 7,200 million |

| Die Size | 107 mm² | 157 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 50.5M / mm² | 45.9M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 2000 MHz | 2000 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2460 MHz | 2000 MHz |

| Game Clock | 2220 MHz | None |

| Memory Clock | 2000 MHz, 16 Gbps effective | 1937 MHz, 15.5 Gbps effective |

| Memory Bandwidth | 128.0 GB/s | 124.0 GB/s |

| TMUs | 48 | 32 |

| ROPs | 32 | 16 |

| RT Cores | 12 | 6 |

| Pixel Rate | 78.72 GPixel/s | 32.00 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 118.1 GTexel/s | 64.00 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 3.779 TFLOPS | 3.072 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 7.557 TFLOPS (2:1) | 6.144 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 50 W | 75 W |

| Slot Width | IGP | Single-slot |

| Suggested PSU | None | 250 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 |

| Dimensions | None listed | 168 mm x 69 mm x 20 mm |

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

| Release Date | 2023-01-03 | 2024-03-31 |

| Predecessor | Polaris Mobile | Xe Graphics |

| Successor | None | Battlemage |