AMD Radeon RX 7600S vs Intel Arc A380E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Radeon RX 7600S holds a commanding lead over the Intel Arc A380E in every measured category, though the comparison is constrained by the Intel card's lack of recorded benchmark scores in the database. The RX 7600S delivers an average benchmark score of 16696 across its ten recorded tests, while the Arc A380E has no benchmark entries, resulting in an average score of zero. This absence of data for the Intel part means the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on the AMD card's absolute performance profile and its position relative to other GPUs in the database.

The RX 7600S sits at the 60th percentile among all GPUs, placing it above the midpoint of the performance distribution. Its nearest rivals in the database provide useful context for interpreting its scores. The NVIDIA T400 4 GB posts an average score of 16792, which is 0.6% higher than the RX 7600S, placing the two cards effectively at parity. The RX 7600S leads the standard NVIDIA T400 by 1.1% (16508 average), and it edges out the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 D V2 by 1.2% (16504 average). The NVIDIA Tesla M4 sits 1.4% ahead with an average of 16932. These narrow margins indicate the RX 7600S occupies a tightly contested performance tier, despite its substantial architectural advantages over the Arc A380E.

In individual tests, the RX 7600S shows its strongest raw compute performance in the Geekbench Vulkan test with a score of 73868, followed closely by Geekbench OpenCL at 68012. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test yields 1888 points, reflecting modern DirectX 12 workload performance. The Passmark suite reveals a more varied picture: the DirectX 9 test scores 211, DirectX 11 scores 140, DirectX 10 scores 74, and DirectX 12 scores 65. The GPU compute test records 6520, while the 2D graphics test posts 776. The overall Passmark G3D score reaches 15408, which dominates the card's average benchmark calculation.

The Arc A380E's lack of recorded benchmarks means the database cannot confirm any comparative wins for the Intel part. The wins count for the RX 7600S stands at zero in the head-to-head field, but this reflects missing data rather than a competitive outcome. The practical interpretation is that the RX 7600S delivers quantifiable performance across every test category, while the Arc A380E's performance remains undocumented in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs employ fundamentally different architectures from different manufacturers. The AMD Radeon RX 7600S uses the RDNA 3.0 architecture on the Navi 33 chip, with the codename Hotpink Bonefish, and belongs to the Navi Mobile generation within the RX 7000M series. The Intel Arc A380E uses the Xe-HPG architecture on the DG2-128 chip, belonging to the Alchemist generation within the Arc 3 series. Both chips are fabricated by TSMC on a 6 nm process node, giving them identical manufacturing technology.

The transistor counts differ substantially. The Navi 33 chip contains 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 65.2 million per square millimeter. The DG2-128 chip contains 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, producing a density of 45.9 million per square millimeter. The AMD chip is therefore both physically larger and more densely packed, with 84.7% more transistors in a 29.9% larger die area.

Memory configurations diverge significantly. The RX 7600S ships with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Arc A380E ships with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, providing 186.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD card offers 2 GB more capacity and 37.6% more bandwidth, a meaningful advantage for texture-heavy workloads and larger frame buffers.

The compute resources scale in favor of AMD. The RX 7600S has 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units, compared to the Arc A380E's 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The ray tracing core count shows 28 for AMD versus 8 for Intel, a 3.5x difference. The RX 7600S achieves a pixel rate of 140.8 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 246.4 GTexel/s, while the Arc A380E manages 64.00 GPixel/s and 128.0 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput is 15.77 TFLOPS for AMD versus 4.096 TFLOPS for Intel, and FP16 throughput is 31.54 TFLOPS versus 8.192 TFLOPS, both at 2:1 ratios.

Clock behavior differs in notable ways. The RX 7600S has a base clock of 1500 MHz, a boost clock of 2200 MHz, and a game clock of 1865 MHz, with memory running at 2000 MHz or 16 Gbps effective. The Arc A380E has a flat 2000 MHz base and boost clock, with memory at 1937 MHz or 15.5 Gbps effective. The Intel card runs its core at a higher base frequency but has no boost headroom, while the AMD card spans a wider frequency range.

Form factor and interface distinctions are pronounced. The RX 7600S is an integrated graphics package (IGP) with no slot width, no power connectors, and portable-device-dependent display outputs, using a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface. The Arc A380E is a single-slot card measuring 254 mm by 127 mm by 20 mm, with no power connectors, a suggested 250 W power supply, four DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, and a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. Both cards share a 75 W TDP and identical API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The production status and release timing also differ. The RX 7600S is marked as Active and was released on January 3, 2023, with its predecessor listed as Polaris Mobile. The Arc A380E is marked as End-of-life, released on March 31, 2024, with its predecessor as Xe Graphics and its successor as Battlemage.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data supports a clear division of strengths. The RX 7600S wins on every measurable performance parameter. Its FP32 compute of 15.77 TFLOPS is 3.85x higher than the Arc A380E's 4.096 TFLOPS. Its texture rate of 246.4 GTexel/s is 1.93x higher than 128.0 GTexel/s. Its pixel rate of 140.8 GPixel/s is 2.2x higher than 64.00 GPixel/s. Memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s exceeds 186.0 GB/s by 37.6%, and memory capacity of 8 GB exceeds 6 GB by 33.3%. The shading unit count is 75% higher, the TMU count is 75% higher, the ROP count is 100% higher, and the ray tracing core count is 250% higher.

The Arc A380E's advantages are limited to physical and interface characteristics rather than performance. It has a higher base clock of 2000 MHz compared to 1500 MHz, though its boost clock matches the AMD card's boost at 2000 MHz versus 2200 MHz, meaning the AMD card retains the top-end frequency advantage. The Intel card offers four DisplayPort 2.0 outputs for multi-display setups, while the AMD card's outputs depend on the portable device. The Arc A380E is a single-slot card with defined dimensions, whereas the RX 7600S is an IGP with no standalone physical footprint. The Intel card's suggested 250 W power supply requirement provides guidance for system integration, while the AMD card lists no suggested PSU.

The RX 7600S's percentile ranking of 60 versus the Arc A380E's 50 reinforces its higher standing in the overall GPU distribution. The Intel card's end-of-life production status contrasts with the AMD card's active status, indicating availability differences that affect procurement decisions.

FAQ

Q: How large is the performance gap between the two cards?

A: The RX 7600S delivers 15.77 TFLOPS FP32 compute versus 4.096 TFLOPS for the Arc A380E, a 3.85x difference. Texture rate is 246.4 GTexel/s versus 128.0 GTexel/s, and pixel rate is 140.8 GPixel/s versus 64.00 GPixel/s.

Q: Which card has more memory and bandwidth?

A: The RX 7600S has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Arc A380E has 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus with 186.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Do both cards support the same graphics APIs?

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

Q: What is the TDP of each card?

A: Both cards have a TDP of 75 W.

Q: Which card has more ray tracing cores?

A: The RX 7600S has 28 ray tracing cores, while the Arc A380E has 8, a 3.5x difference.

Q: What is the production status of each card?

A: The RX 7600S is marked as Active and was released on January 3, 2023. The Arc A380E is marked as End-of-life and was released on March 31, 2024.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 7600S | Intel Arc A380E |

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

| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Xe-HPG |

| Chip | Navi 33 | DG2-128 |

| Generation | Navi Mobile (RX 7000M) | Alchemist (Arc 3) |

| Transistors | 13,300 million | 7,200 million |

| Die Size | 204 mm² | 157 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 65.2M / mm² | 45.9M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 1500 MHz | 2000 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2200 MHz | 2000 MHz |

| Game Clock | 1865 MHz | None |

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

| Memory Size | 8 GB | 6 GB |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | 96 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 256.0 GB/s | 186.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 1792 | 1024 |

| TMUs | 112 | 64 |

| ROPs | 64 | 32 |

| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 8 |

| Pixel Rate | 140.8 GPixel/s | 64.00 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 246.4 GTexel/s | 128.0 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 15.77 TFLOPS | 4.096 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 31.54 TFLOPS (2:1) | 8.192 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| Slot Width | IGP | Single-slot |

| Power Connectors | None | None |

| Suggested PSU | None | 250 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

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

| Dimensions | None | 254 mm x 127 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 |

The Verdict

The data directs a clear conclusion: the AMD Radeon RX 7600S is the superior performing GPU across every recorded metric. Its FP32 throughput of 15.77 TFLOPS, memory bandwidth of 256.0 GB/s, and 8 GB frame buffer place it in a different performance class than the Arc A380E's 4.096 TFLOPS, 186.0 GB/s, and 6 GB configuration. The RX 7600S also holds the advantage in shading units (1792 versus 1024), ray tracing cores (28 versus 8), and pixel and texture rates, with 140.8 GPixel/s versus 64.00 GPixel/s and 246.4 GTexel/s versus 128.0 GTexel/s respectively. Its 60th percentile ranking among all GPUs, supported by an average benchmark score of 16696, confirms a position near the NVIDIA T400 series in overall performance.

The Arc A380E offers specific integration advantages that may suit particular deployment scenarios. Its single-slot form factor with defined dimensions of 254 mm by 127 mm by 20 mm, four DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, and a suggested 250 W power supply make it a self-contained add-in card. The RX 7600S, as an IGP with portable-device-dependent outputs, is designed for mobile integration rather than standalone installation. The Intel card's higher base clock of 2000 MHz also provides a consistent frequency floor, though its lack of boost headroom caps peak performance at that same value.

Buyers selecting between these parts should base the decision on form factor requirements and performance demands. The RX 7600S is the choice when maximum compute, memory bandwidth, and rendering throughput are required, particularly for mobile platforms that can accommodate its IGP design. The Arc A380E suits applications needing a discrete single-slot card with multiple DisplayPort outputs, where its end-of-life status must be weighed against the AMD card's active production status. The recorded data does not support any performance-based reason to prefer the Intel card, as its benchmark scores remain unrecorded and its architectural specifications trail the AMD part in every compute category.