AMD Radeon RX 7600 vs Intel Arc A380E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The comparison between the AMD Radeon RX 7600 and the Intel Arc A380E is unusual because the available data is asymmetrical. The RX 7600 has a complete set of benchmark scores across multiple test suites, while the Arc A380E has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. There are no head-to-head benchmark entries, meaning the database has no direct comparison runs between these two cards. This forces the analysis to rely on the RX 7600's absolute scores and its percentile position, alongside the architectural and specification differences that can be measured from the recorded data.

The RX 7600 delivers an average benchmark score of 15,171 across the tests it has completed. Its percentile rank among all GPUs is 57, which places it just above the midpoint of the entire database. The nearest rivals in the database provide context for this score. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM sits at 15,199, a delta of -0.2 percent from the RX 7600, meaning the RX 7600 trails that card by a negligible margin. The AMD Radeon Pro 560X scores 15,082, a delta of 0.6 percent, placing it slightly below the RX 7600. The AMD Radeon 680M integrated graphics scores 15,270, a delta of -0.7 percent, meaning the RX 7600 is slightly behind this integrated solution in the recorded average. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti scores 15,063, a delta of 0.7 percent, so the RX 7600 leads that older card by a small margin.

The RX 7600's individual benchmark scores reveal its strengths. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it records 2,310 points. In Geekbench OpenCL, it posts 88,051 points, and in Geekbench Vulkan, it reaches 34,401 points. The PassMark suite shows a G3D score of 16,634, a G2D score of 984, and a GPU compute score of 8,790. The legacy DirectX tests show 226 in DirectX 9, 172 in DirectX 11, 84 in DirectX 10, and 58 in DirectX 12. These figures indicate a broad range of performance across different API levels, with the compute-oriented tests showing the highest absolute numbers.

Because the Arc A380E has no benchmark scores, the head-to-head comparison cannot be quantified with deltas or percentage differences. The database records zero wins for either card in direct comparison, as there are no head-to-head benchmark entries. This means the only measurable performance story comes from the RX 7600's scores and its position relative to the four nearest rivals listed. The A380E's percentile rank is 50, which is lower than the RX 7600's 57, but without scores, this percentile cannot be tied to any specific performance figure.

Where Each One Wins

The RX 7600 wins in every measurable benchmark category because it is the only card in this comparison with recorded scores. Its PassMark G3D score of 16,634 indicates strong overall rasterization performance for its class. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 88,051 shows substantial compute throughput, and the Vulkan score of 34,401 suggests capable graphics API performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,310 provides a modern DirectX 12 workload result.

The Arc A380E wins in no recorded benchmark because no scores exist. However, the database does show that the A380E has a lower thermal design power at 75 W compared to the RX 7600's 165 W. This means the A380E requires less power, and it has no power connectors, while the RX 7600 uses a single 8-pin connector. The A380E also has a smaller physical footprint in terms of slot width: it is single-slot, whereas the RX 7600 is dual-slot. These are not benchmark wins but physical and power characteristics where the A380E differs.

For use-case analysis, the RX 7600's data suggests it handles compute-heavy workloads well, given the high OpenCL and GPU compute scores. The PassMark DirectX 9 score of 226 and DirectX 11 score of 172 indicate decent legacy API performance, while the DirectX 12 score of 58 is notably lower, which could indicate that the card's DirectX 12 performance is relatively weaker compared to its other API results. The A380E, with no scores, cannot be evaluated for any specific workload from the database.

Architecture Differences

The RX 7600 uses the Navi 33 chip built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, with the codename Hotpink Bonefish. It belongs to the Navi III generation within the RX 7000 series. The A380E uses the DG2-128 chip based on the Xe-HPG architecture, from the Alchemist generation within Arc 3. Both are manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC, but the transistor counts differ significantly. The RX 7600 has 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 65.2 million per square millimeter. The A380E has 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, with a density of 45.9 million per square millimeter. This means the RX 7600 packs nearly twice the transistors into a somewhat larger die, resulting in a higher density.

The shading resources differ substantially. The RX 7600 has 2,048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units (TMUs), and 64 render output units (ROPs). It also includes 32 ray tracing cores. The A380E has 1,024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, with 8 ray tracing cores. The RX 7600 has double the shading units, TMUs, and ROPs, and four times the ray tracing cores. Neither card has tensor cores, as both entries show null for that field.

The compute rates reflect these architectural differences. The RX 7600 achieves a pixel rate of 169.9 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 339.8 GTexel/s. Its FP32 performance is 21.75 TFLOPS, and FP16 is also 21.75 TFLOPS, indicating a 1:1 ratio. The A380E achieves a pixel rate of 64.00 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 128.0 GTexel/s. Its FP32 is 4.096 TFLOPS, and FP16 is 8.192 TFLOPS, showing a 2:1 ratio. The FP32 delta is substantial: the RX 7600 delivers more than five times the FP32 throughput of the A380E. The FP16 performance also favors the RX 7600, but the ratio difference indicates the A380E has a different compute balance.

Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so the API feature sets are identical at that level. The RX 7600 has 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1 outputs, while the A380E has 4x DisplayPort 2.0 outputs. The A380E offers more display outputs, but the RX 7600 includes an HDMI port and a newer DisplayPort version.

Specification Differences

The memory configurations diverge clearly. The RX 7600 has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, with memory clocked at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) and bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The A380E has 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus, with memory at 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective) and bandwidth of 186.0 GB/s. The RX 7600 has 2 GB more memory, a wider bus, higher memory clock, and 102 GB/s more bandwidth.

Clock speeds also differ. The RX 7600 has a base clock of 1720 MHz, a boost clock of 2655 MHz, and a game clock of 2250 MHz. The A380E has a base clock of 2000 MHz and a boost clock of 2000 MHz, with no game clock listed. The A380E has a higher base clock, but the RX 7600 has a significantly higher boost clock.

The power and physical specifications show clear differences. The RX 7600 has a TDP of 165 W, requires a 450 W suggested PSU, uses a dual-slot design, and needs one 8-pin power connector. The A380E has a TDP of 75 W, requires a 250 W suggested PSU, uses a single-slot design, and has no power connectors. The dimensions differ: the RX 7600 is 204 mm long and 115 mm high, while the A380E is 254 mm long, 127 mm high, and 20 mm wide. The A380E is longer and taller but thinner.

The production status and release dates differ. The RX 7600 is listed as Active, released on 2023-05-24. The A380E is listed as End-of-life, released on 2024-03-31. The RX 7600 has a launch MSRP of 269 USD, while the A380E has no launch MSRP recorded. The bus interface is the same for both: PCIe 4.0 x8.

FAQ

Q: Which card has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600 has an average benchmark score of 15,171. The Intel Arc A380E has no recorded benchmark scores, so its average is 0 in the database.

Q: How does the RX 7600 compare to its nearest rival in the database?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 OEM has an average score of 15,199, which is a delta of -0.2 percent from the RX 7600. The AMD Radeon Pro 560X scores 15,082, a delta of 0.6 percent. The AMD Radeon 680M scores 15,270, a delta of -0.7 percent. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 Ti scores 15,063, a delta of 0.7 percent.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two cards?

A: The RX 7600 has a memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s, while the A380E has 186.0 GB/s. The RX 7600 provides 102 GB/s more bandwidth.

Q: Which card has more shading units?

A: The RX 7600 has 2,048 shading units, while the A380E has 1,024. The RX 7600 has exactly double the shading units of the A380E.

Q: Do both cards support the same DirectX version?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2). They also both support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the power requirement difference?

A: The RX 7600 has a TDP of 165 W and requires a 450 W suggested PSU. The A380E has a TDP of 75 W and requires a 250 W suggested PSU. The A380E uses no power connectors, while the RX 7600 uses one 8-pin connector.

The Verdict

The data shows a decisive performance gap in favor of the AMD Radeon RX 7600, but only because the Intel Arc A380E has no recorded benchmark scores. The RX 7600's average score of 15,171 and its 57th percentile rank among all GPUs provide concrete performance context. The A380E's 50th percentile rank places it lower, but without scores, the magnitude of the difference cannot be quantified.

For users who prioritize measured performance, the RX 7600 is the only card in this comparison with data to support its capability. Its FP32 throughput of 21.75 TFLOPS, memory bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s, and 8 GB of VRAM indicate a card designed for higher workloads. The A380E's 4.096 TFLOPS FP32, 186.0 GB/s bandwidth, and 6 GB of VRAM show a lower ceiling, but its 75 W TDP and single-slot design suggest a different use case: one where power draw and physical footprint matter more than raw output.

The RX 7600 also has a higher transistor count, more shading units, more ROPs, and four times the ray tracing cores. Its production status is Active, while the A380E is End-of-life. The RX 7600 has a launch MSRP of 269 USD, while the A380E has no recorded price.

For a user seeking maximum measured performance and modern features, the RX 7600 is the choice based on the database. For a user constrained by power and space, the A380E offers a lower power draw and a slimmer profile, but its performance is unverified in the recorded data. The database cannot confirm any benchmark win for the A380E, so the decision rests on the physical and power specifications alone.