GPU Comparison

The AMD Radeon RX 7600M and Intel Arc Pro A60 are closely matched mobile and professional GPUs, respectively, with the AMD part holding a narrow overall edge in the available benchmark data. The RX 7600M wins the sole head-to-head OpenCL test by a razor-thin 0.5% margin, while the Arc Pro A60 counters with a larger memory pool and higher bandwidth. Benchmark results indicate these are peers in raw compute, but their architectural and specification differences point to distinct use cases.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU is faster in the head-to-head benchmark?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600M wins the Geekbench OpenCL test with a score of 63,775 against the Intel Arc Pro A60’s 63,485, a delta of 0.5%.

Q: How do their overall benchmark averages compare?

A: The RX 7600M has an average benchmark score of 63,775, placing it in the 89th percentile of all GPUs. The Arc Pro A60 averages 60,326, which sits in the 88th percentile.

Q: What is the memory capacity difference between the two?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60 offers 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, while the AMD Radeon RX 7600M has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus.

Q: Which GPU has a higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60 leads with 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth, compared to 256.0 GB/s for the AMD Radeon RX 7600M.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each card?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7600M is rated at 90 W, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 has a higher TDP of 130 W and a suggested PSU of 300 W.

Q: Do both GPUs support modern graphics APIs?

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

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon RX 7600M is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, specifically using the Navi 33 chip under the codename "Hotpink Bonefish." This is part of the Navi Mobile (RX 7000M) generation. The Intel Arc Pro A60, in contrast, uses the Xe-HPG architecture with the DG2-256 chip, belonging to the Alchemist (Pro Series) generation.

Both GPUs are manufactured by TSMC on a 6 nm process node, but they differ significantly in die characteristics. The AMD chip packs 13,300 million transistors into a 204 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 65.2M per mm². The Intel chip contains 11,500 million transistors spread across a larger 269 mm² die, resulting in a lower density of 42.8M per mm². This suggests AMD achieved a more compact design with higher density.

The compute configurations diverge notably. The RX 7600M has 1,792 shading units, 112 TMUs, and 64 ROPs, with 28 ray tracing cores. The Arc Pro A60 has more shading units at 2,048, along with 128 TMUs and 64 ROPs, but fewer ray tracing cores at 16. Clock speeds also favor AMD: the RX 7600M boosts to 2410 MHz with a 1500 MHz base, while the Arc Pro A60 boosts to 2050 MHz from a 900 MHz base. The AMD card also has a stated game clock of 2070 MHz, which the Intel part lacks.

Memory architecture is a major differentiator. The AMD card uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, while the Intel card uses 12 GB on a 192-bit bus. Both run memory at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed, but the wider bus gives Intel a bandwidth advantage. The RX 7600M is an IGP with no power connectors, while the Arc Pro A60 is a single-slot card with four DisplayPort 2.0 outputs.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon RX 7600M wins in raw compute throughput and efficiency. Its FP32 performance is 17.27 TFLOPS, more than double the Arc Pro A60’s 8.397 TFLOPS. It also leads in pixel rate (154.2 GPixel/s vs 131.2 GPixel/s) and texture rate (269.9 GTexel/s vs 262.4 GTexel/s). The AMD card’s higher boost clock and game clock, combined with its lower 90 W TDP, make it the stronger choice for compute-heavy workloads where power is a constraint.

The Intel Arc Pro A60 wins decisively in memory capacity and bandwidth. With 12 GB of GDDR6 and 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth, it offers 50% more memory and 50% higher bandwidth than the RX 7600M. This makes it the better option for workloads with large datasets, such as AI inference, rendering large scenes, or multi-display professional environments. Its single-slot form factor and four DisplayPort 2.0 outputs also position it for workstation integration.

In the only direct benchmark comparison, the RX 7600M edges out the Arc Pro A60 in Geekbench OpenCL, but the Intel card has an additional Vulkan score of 57,166, which the AMD card lacks in this dataset. This suggests Intel has verified Vulkan performance while AMD’s Vulkan results are not recorded here.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every core specification. The AMD Radeon RX 7600M has 1,792 shading units versus 2,048 on the Intel Arc Pro A60, yet the AMD card achieves higher FP32 throughput at 17.27 TFLOPS compared to 8.397 TFLOPS. Texture mapping units are 112 on AMD versus 128 on Intel, while ROPs are identical at 64. Ray tracing cores differ substantially: 28 on AMD versus 16 on Intel.

Clock speeds strongly favor AMD. The RX 7600M has a base clock of 1500 MHz, a boost of 2410 MHz, and a game clock of 2070 MHz. The Arc Pro A60 has a base of 900 MHz and a boost of 2050 MHz, with no game clock specified. Memory clocks are identical at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed, but the bus widths differ: 128-bit for AMD and 192-bit for Intel. This yields bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s versus 384.0 GB/s.

Physical and power specifications also diverge. The AMD card is an IGP with a 90 W TDP and no power connectors, while the Intel card is a single-slot design with a 130 W TDP and a suggested PSU of 300 W. The AMD card’s display outputs are "Portable Device Dependent," whereas the Intel card offers 4x DisplayPort 2.0. Both use PCIe 4.0 x16 interfaces. Release dates differ by about five months, with AMD launching on January 3, 2023, and Intel on June 5, 2023. Neither card has a listed launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only direct benchmark comparison in the data is Geekbench OpenCL, where the AMD Radeon RX 7600M scores 63,775 against the Intel Arc Pro A60’s 63,485. This 0.5% delta is the entire basis for the AMD card’s single win in the head-to-head tally. The margin is small enough to be within run-to-run variance, but the data records it as an AMD victory.

Looking at the broader benchmark context, the RX 7600M’s average score of 63,775 places it near the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP (63,830, -0.1%) and NVIDIA CMP 30HX (63,842, -0.1%), and slightly above the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 (63,693, +0.1%). The Intel Arc Pro A60’s average of 60,326 is flanked by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 (60,347, 0%) and AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (60,140, +0.3%), with the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M (61,896, -2.5%) also nearby.

The Intel card’s Vulkan score of 57,166 is notably lower than its OpenCL score, indicating API-specific performance characteristics. The RX 7600M has no Vulkan score in the dataset, so a direct comparison on that API is not possible. The percentile rankings are close, with AMD at 89 and Intel at 88, reinforcing the near-parity in overall standing.

The Verdict

The AMD Radeon RX 7600M is the choice for raw compute performance and power efficiency. Its 17.27 TFLOPS FP32 output, higher clocks, and 90 W TDP make it suited for gaming-class workloads and CUDA-agnostic compute tasks where the 2:1 FP16 ratio (34.55 TFLOPS) can be leveraged. The data shows it outperforms the Intel card in the only shared benchmark, and its nearest rivals include the RX 9060 XT LP and CMP 30HX, both within 0.1%.

The Intel Arc Pro A60 is the choice for memory-bound professional workloads. Its 12 GB frame buffer and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth provide a 50% advantage in both metrics, which is critical for rendering, large model inference, or driving multiple high-resolution displays via its four DisplayPort 2.0 outputs. Its single-slot form factor and 300 W suggested PSU indicate workstation integration. The lower FP32 throughput (8.397 TFLOPS) and lower boost clock (2050 MHz) are trade-offs for the memory advantage.

There is no clear overall winner; the data shows a 0.5% OpenCL margin for AMD but a significant memory advantage for Intel. Users prioritizing compute density and battery life should select the RX 7600M. Users needing larger memory capacity and professional display connectivity should select the Arc Pro A60. The percentile difference of 89 versus 88 is statistically negligible, meaning the decision should hinge on workload requirements rather than raw scores.