AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT vs Intel Arc Pro A60 Comparison

AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT and Intel Arc Pro A60 represent two distinct approaches to mobile and professional graphics. The database records show a clear performance hierarchy, but the architectural and specification differences explain why each product exists. This analysis draws exclusively from recorded measurements and technical fields.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The direct comparison in the database covers two compute workloads: Geekbench OpenCL and Geekbench Vulkan. In both tests, the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT delivers a decisive advantage.

For Geekbench OpenCL, the AMD part scores 85,040, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 scores 63,485. That is a 34% difference in favor of AMD. OpenCL performance matters for professional applications that rely on general-purpose GPU compute, and the margin here is substantial. The Intel card still posts a respectable score, but it trails by roughly a third.

The gap widens significantly in Geekbench Vulkan. AMD records 99,483, while Intel records 57,166. The delta reaches 74%, meaning the Radeon nearly doubles the Arc Pro A60 in this API. Vulkan is increasingly relevant for modern game engines and compute-heavy workloads. A 74% lead suggests the AMD architecture has a substantial advantage in low-level graphics and compute execution. The Intel part’s Vulkan score is notably lower than its OpenCL result, indicating a weaker optimization path or hardware limitation on that front.

Across the two recorded head-to-head tests, AMD wins 2 and Intel wins 0. The aggregate benchmark averages reinforce this: AMD sits at 78,940, Intel at 60,326. That places AMD in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs, while Intel sits in the 88th percentile. The gap in percentile is modest, but the raw score difference is roughly 31%.

Looking at nearest rivals in the database, AMD’s average score of 78,940 places it within 0.6% of the NVIDIA Tesla P100 PCIe 12 GB (79,396) and 0.8% of the Tesla P100 PCIe 16 GB (79,605). It trails the GeForce RTX 5090 by 1.1% (79,842) and leads the RTX 5090 D by 1.6% (77,712). These deltas are minor, suggesting the Radeon RX 6850M XT competes in a high-performance tier despite being a mobile part.

Intel’s Arc Pro A60 average of 60,326 matches the GeForce RTX 4090 exactly (60,347, a 0% delta). It also sits 0.3% above the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (60,140), 2.5% below the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (61,896), and 2.8% above the AMD Radeon PRO V710 (58,657). The Intel card lands in a mid-range professional bracket, far from the top-tier scores AMD’s mobile flagship achieves.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT records an average benchmark score of 78,940, compared to the Intel Arc Pro A60’s 60,326. That is a lead of roughly 31% for AMD.

Q: How large is the Vulkan performance gap?

A: In Geekbench Vulkan, AMD scores 99,483 versus Intel’s 57,166, a difference of 74%. This is the largest recorded margin between the two cards.

Q: Does the Intel Arc Pro A60 outperform AMD in any benchmark?

A: No. The database records two head-to-head tests, Geekbench OpenCL and Geekbench Vulkan, and Intel wins neither. AMD wins both, totaling 2 wins for AMD and 0 for Intel.

Q: What percentile rank does each GPU hold?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT ranks in the 92nd percentile of all GPUs. The Intel Arc Pro A60 ranks in the 88th percentile.

Q: How does the Intel card compare to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 in average score?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60’s average score of 60,326 is essentially identical to the RTX 4090’s 60,347, with a delta of 0%. This places the Intel card in the same aggregate performance tier as that flagship NVIDIA model in the database’s measurements.

Q: Which GPU has the higher OpenCL score?

A: AMD records 85,040 in Geekbench OpenCL, while Intel records 63,485. AMD leads by 34%.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural lineages. AMD uses the Navi 22 chip based on RDNA 2.0, while Intel uses the DG2-256 chip based on Xe-HPG. AMD’s generation is listed as Navi Mobile (RX 6000M), and Intel’s is Alchemist (Pro Series).

The manufacturing process differs. AMD’s Navi 22 is built on a 7 nm node at TSMC, while Intel’s DG2-256 uses a 6 nm node, also at TSMC. Despite the smaller node for Intel, AMD packs more transistors: 17,200 million versus 11,500 million. AMD’s die size is also larger at 335 mm², compared to Intel’s 269 mm². Transistor density favors AMD as well, at 51.3 million per mm² versus Intel’s 42.8 million per mm². The data suggests AMD uses the larger die and transistor budget to deliver higher compute throughput.

Ray tracing hardware differs markedly. AMD integrates 40 ray tracing cores, while Intel includes only 16. That is a 2.5x difference in RT core count. Given both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), the API features are identical, but the hardware resources for ray tracing are far more substantial on the AMD side.

Shader resources follow a similar pattern. AMD has 2,560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 64 ROPs. Intel has 2,048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. AMD leads in shading units by 25% and in TMUs by 25%, while ROP counts match. These differences directly translate into the fill rate and texture rate figures: AMD records 165.2 GPixel/s and 413.0 GTexel/s, versus Intel’s 131.2 GPixel/s and 262.4 GTexel/s.

Compute throughput also diverges. AMD’s FP32 performance is 13.21 TFLOPS, and FP16 is 26.43 TFLOPS (2:1). Intel’s FP32 is 8.397 TFLOPS, and FP16 is 16.79 TFLOPS (2:1). AMD leads by roughly 57% in both FP32 and FP16.

Clock behavior sets the two apart. AMD’s base clock is 2321 MHz, boost 2581 MHz, and a game clock of 2463 MHz. Intel’s base is just 900 MHz, with a boost of 2050 MHz and no game clock listed. AMD runs at far higher frequencies even at base, which contributes to its performance advantage despite the larger die. Intel’s lower base clock suggests a more power-conscious design, but the boost clock still trails AMD by over 500 MHz.

Specification Differences

Memory configurations share some traits but differ in speed. Both cards feature 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus. AMD’s memory clock is 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective, yielding 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel’s memory clock is 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective, yielding 384.0 GB/s. AMD holds a 12.5% bandwidth advantage.

Power targets differ. AMD’s TDP is 165 W, while Intel’s is 130 W. The AMD card draws more power, consistent with its higher clock speeds and transistor count. Intel’s suggested PSU is 300 W, while AMD lists no PSU recommendation. Slot width also differs: AMD is listed as IGP (integrated graphics processor, likely for mobile), while Intel is a single-slot card. AMD’s power connectors are listed as none, which aligns with an integrated mobile design. Intel’s power connector field is null, leaving that unspecified.

Both use PCIe 4.0 x16 as the bus interface. Display outputs diverge: AMD’s are portable device dependent, while Intel provides 4x DisplayPort 2.0. This indicates Intel’s card is designed for standalone workstation use, while AMD’s is tied to a laptop or mobile platform.

Production status differs. AMD is end-of-life, with a release date of January 3, 2022. Intel is active, released June 5, 2023. AMD’s predecessor is listed as Polaris Mobile, while Intel has no predecessor. Neither has a successor listed.

API support is identical across DirectX (12 Ultimate, 12_2), OpenGL (4.6), and Vulkan (1.4). There are no tensor cores on either GPU, so AI-specific acceleration is not present in the recorded data.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT wins every recorded benchmark category. In OpenCL, it leads by 34%, which matters for compute-heavy professional workloads like rendering, simulation, and data processing. In Vulkan, the 74% lead gives AMD a strong position for games and applications built on modern low-level APIs. The higher FP32 and FP16 throughput, larger shader count, and faster memory bandwidth all contribute to these results.

AMD also wins in raw throughput metrics. Pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 413.0 GTexel/s outclass Intel’s 131.2 GPixel/s and 262.4 GTexel/s. For any workload that saturates pixel or texture pipelines, AMD has the clear edge.

The Intel Arc Pro A60 wins in efficiency-oriented categories, though no benchmark confirms a performance win. Its TDP is 35 W lower than AMD’s (130 W versus 165 W), and its smaller die (269 mm² versus 335 mm²) likely reduces manufacturing cost per unit, though pricing data is not available. The single-slot form factor with 4x DisplayPort 2.0 makes it suitable for compact workstation builds, while AMD’s IGP form factor suits laptops. Intel’s active production status and newer release date indicate ongoing availability, whereas AMD’s part is end-of-life.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear performance hierarchy. AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT dominates in both recorded benchmarks, with a 34% lead in OpenCL and a 74% lead in Vulkan. Its higher clock speeds, more shading units, more ray tracing cores, and faster memory bandwidth all align with those results. For users who prioritize compute performance in mobile platforms, the AMD part is the stronger choice based on the measurements.

Intel Arc Pro A60 occupies a different niche. It offers 12 GB of memory, a single-slot design, and 4x DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, which suit professional workstation environments. Its average score of 60,326 matches the GeForce RTX 4090 in the database, and it ranks in the 88th percentile. While it loses every head-to-head test against the AMD mobile flagship, it remains a viable mid-range option with a lower power envelope and active production status.

The choice depends on platform and workload. AMD wins outright on performance. Intel offers a slot-friendly, actively produced alternative with professional display outputs. Both share 12 GB VRAM, PCIe 4.0 x16, and identical API support, but the recorded scores leave no ambiguity: the AMD Radeon RX 6850M XT is the faster GPU by a wide margin.