AMD Radeon RX 7400 vs Intel Arc A380E x2 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data splits these two cards into very different performance classes. The AMD Radeon RX 7400 delivers a complete set of benchmark results across DirectX 9, 10, 11, 12, compute workloads, and 3DMark Steel Nomad. Its strongest showing is in PassMark G3D at 11,897 points, with a PassMark G2D score of 1,209. The chip also posts 176 points in DirectX 9, 97 in DirectX 11, 59 in DirectX 10, and 44 in DirectX 12. Compute performance sits at 5,152 points, while the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result is 1,103.

The Intel Arc A380E x2 has no benchmark entries in the database. Its average benchmark score is recorded as zero, with no individual test results and no rival comparisons. This makes a direct performance comparison impossible from quantitative data. What the database does show is that the A380E x2 carries a 50th percentile ranking among all GPUs, while the RX 7400 sits at the 17th percentile. That percentile gap suggests the Intel part occupies a higher relative position in the overall distribution, but without actual scores, the RX 7400 is the only card with measurable wins in any workload category.

The RX 7400 wins every benchmark category by default because it has recorded results and the A380E x2 has none. In practical terms, the AMD card is the only one of the two with verified performance numbers for DirectX legacy titles, modern DirectX 12 workloads, GPU compute, and 2D desktop acceleration. The A380E x2 cannot claim a single benchmark win in this dataset.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear split based on what a user needs from a GPU. The AMD Radeon RX 7400 is the only card with actual benchmark results, so any workload requiring verified performance data points to this part. Its 17th percentile ranking means it sits below the median GPU, but it still delivers functional scores across a wide range of test types. The card uses 43 W TDP, which is notably low for a discrete GPU, and requires only a 200 W suggested PSU.

The Intel Arc A380E x2 presents a different profile. It has an end-of-life production status, a 130 W TDP, and a 300 W suggested PSU. Its 50th percentile ranking is higher than the RX 7400, but with no scores to verify what drives that ranking. The card does offer eight mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, which is a unique feature set for multi-display setups. Its single-slot design at 265 mm length, 127 mm height, and 20 mm width makes it a compact option.

For users who need proven numbers, the RX 7400 is the only choice supported by data. For users who need many display outputs and a higher relative percentile, the A380E x2 has structural advantages but no measured performance. The absence of benchmark data for the Intel part means any performance claim about it is unsupported by the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark list is empty. There are no direct comparison scores between the RX 7400 and the A380E x2 in the database. This means no delta percentages exist between the two cards. The only way to interpret their relative standing is through the percentile rankings and the RX 7400's individual scores.

Looking at the RX 7400's nearest rivals provides context for its performance tier. The AMD Radeon 8040S averages 2,440 points, which is 1.1% below the RX 7400's average of 2,467. The NVIDIA GeForce 710M scores 2,433, a 1.4% gap. The Intel HD Graphics 610 averages 2,425, 1.8% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce GT 710M scores 2,422, 1.9% lower. These are all integrated or entry-level parts, confirming that the RX 7400's average benchmark score places it in the low-end discrete GPU segment, just above older integrated graphics.

The RX 7400's individual scores show its strengths. The PassMark G3D score of 11,897 is the standout number, indicating strong general 3D performance relative to its low TDP. The compute score of 5,152 suggests capable general-purpose GPU compute. The DirectX 9 score of 176 outperforms the DirectX 11 score of 97 and the DirectX 12 score of 44, which is an unusual pattern. Legacy DirectX 9 workloads run comparatively better than modern API workloads on this card. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 1,103 is a modern test result, but it is the weakest relative number compared to the older PassMark tests.

The A380E x2 has no comparable data. Its average benchmark score of zero is not a performance figure but a placeholder for missing information. The 50th percentile is the only quantitative signal, and without underlying scores, it cannot be cross-referenced against the RX 7400's results.

FAQ

Q: Which card has higher benchmark scores?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7400 has recorded scores in all listed tests. The Intel Arc A380E x2 has no benchmark entries, so the RX 7400 is the only card with measurable performance data.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each card?

A: The RX 7400 averages 2,467 points across its benchmark suite. The A380E x2 has an average benchmark score of 0, indicating no recorded results.

Q: How does the RX 7400 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 7400 outperforms its closest rivals by small margins. It is 1.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon 8040S, 1.4% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce 710M, 1.8% ahead of the Intel HD Graphics 610, and 1.9% ahead of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 710M.

Q: Which card has a higher percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Arc A380E x2 ranks at the 50th percentile among all GPUs, while the AMD Radeon RX 7400 ranks at the 17th percentile. This ranking is not backed by benchmark scores for the Intel part.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two cards?

A: The RX 7400 has a 43 W TDP, while the A380E x2 has a 130 W TDP. The suggested PSU is 200 W for the AMD card and 300 W for the Intel card.

Q: Which card supports more display outputs?

A: The Intel Arc A380E x2 provides 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs. The AMD Radeon RX 7400 provides 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1 outputs.

Architecture Differences

The two cards use fundamentally different GPU architectures. The AMD Radeon RX 7400 is built on RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip, codenamed Hotpink Bonefish. It belongs to the Navi III generation within the RX 7000 series. The Intel Arc A380E x2 uses Xe-HPG architecture with the DG2-128 chip, part of the Alchemist generation in the Arc 3 family.

Both cards are manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC, but the transistor counts differ substantially. The RX 7400 packs 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 65.2 million per mm². The A380E x2 contains 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, with a density of 45.9 million per mm². The AMD chip has nearly double the transistor count and a higher density, despite the same process node.

The compute resources diverge sharply. The RX 7400 uses 1,792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, 64 ROPs, and 28 ray tracing cores. The A380E x2 uses 1,024 shading units, 64 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and 8 ray tracing cores. The AMD card has 75% more shading units, 75% more TMUs, double the ROPs, and more than triple the ray tracing cores.

The API support is identical: both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The production status differs, with the A380E x2 marked as end-of-life and the RX 7400 having no recorded production status. The release dates also differ, with the RX 7400 releasing in August 2025 and the A380E x2 in March 2024.

Specification Differences

The memory subsystems show clear differences. The RX 7400 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, providing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The A380E x2 uses 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, providing 186.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD card has 2 GB more memory, a wider bus, and 55% more bandwidth.

Clock speeds favor the Intel card in base and boost frequencies. The RX 7400 runs at 1452 MHz base and 2300 MHz boost, with a 2200 MHz game clock. The A380E x2 runs at a flat 2000 MHz for both base and boost, with no game clock listed. The memory clock also differs: the RX 7400 runs at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective), while the A380E x2 runs at 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective).

The throughput numbers reflect the compute resource gap. The RX 7400 delivers 147.2 GPixel/s pixel rate and 257.6 GTexel/s texture rate. The A380E x2 delivers 64.00 GPixel/s and 128.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 performance is 16.49 TFLOPS for the AMD card versus 4.096 TFLOPS for the Intel card. FP16 performance is 32.97 TFLOPS versus 8.192 TFLOPS, both using a 2:1 ratio.

Physical and power characteristics differ notably. The RX 7400 is dual-slot with a 43 W TDP, while the A380E x2 is single-slot with a 130 W TDP. Both use a single 6-pin power connector, but the suggested PSU is 200 W for the AMD card and 300 W for the Intel card. The A380E x2 has recorded dimensions of 265 mm length, 127 mm height, and 20 mm width. The RX 7400 has no recorded dimensions. The bus interface is the same for both: PCIe 4.0 x8. The display outputs differ, with the RX 7400 offering one HDMI 2.1a and three DisplayPort 2.1 outputs, while the A380E x2 offers eight mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs.