AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE vs Intel Arc Graphics 64EU Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two GPUs compare in the only shared benchmark, 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE scores 2336 points, while the Intel Arc Graphics 64EU scores 733 points. The AMD part wins by 218.7%, a decisive advantage.

Q: What is the architectural difference between the two processors?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE uses the RDNA 3.0 architecture on a 6 nm TSMC process (Navi 33 chip, codename Hotpink Bonefish). The Intel Arc Graphics 64EU uses the Xe-LPG architecture on a 3 nm TSMC process (Arrow Lake-S chip).

Q: What is the memory configuration for each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Arc Graphics 64EU uses System Shared memory, with bandwidth listed as System Dependent.

Q: Which GPU has a higher transistor count and die size?

A: The Intel Arc Graphics 64EU has 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, while the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE has 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die. The Intel chip achieves 73.3M transistors per mm² versus 65.2M for AMD.

Q: What are the thermal design power ratings for these GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE has a TDP of 170 W, while the Intel Arc Graphics 64EU has a TDP of 65 W. The AMD card is dual-slot with a single 8-pin power connector, whereas the Intel part is an integrated graphics processor (IGP).

Q: What is the production status and release date for each product?

A: Both are listed as Active in production. The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE was released on 2025-02-06, and the Intel Arc Graphics 64EU was released on 2024-10-23.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE belongs to the Radeon RX 7000 series, built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip and the codename Hotpink Bonefish. It is part of the Navi III (RX 7000) generation and succeeds the Navi II series. The Intel Arc Graphics 64EU is based on the Xe-LPG architecture with the Arrow Lake-S chip, falling under the Arc Graphics (Arrow Lake) generation and succeeding HD Graphics.

The manufacturing process differs significantly. AMD uses a 6 nm TSMC node, while Intel uses a 3 nm TSMC node. The Intel chip has a higher transistor count at 17,800 million versus 13,300 million for AMD, and a larger die at 243 mm² versus 204 mm². Consequently, the transistor density is 73.3M per mm² for Intel and 65.2M per mm² for AMD.

The compute resources diverge sharply. The AMD GPU features 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, 64 raster output units, and 32 ray tracing cores. The Intel GPU has 512 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs, with no dedicated ray tracing cores listed. The Intel part boosts to 1900 MHz from a 300 MHz base clock, while the AMD part runs at a 1720 MHz base and 2695 MHz boost, with a 2350 MHz game clock.

Memory architecture is fundamentally different. The AMD card uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit interface, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Arc Graphics 64EU relies on System Shared memory, with the bus width and type both marked as System Shared, and bandwidth dependent on the system. The AMD card uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface, while the Intel part connects via Ring Bus.

Both GPUs support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The AMD card provides display outputs of 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1, while the Intel outputs are motherboard dependent. The AMD card is 204 mm long and 115 mm tall, whereas the Intel IGP has no listed dimensions.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE is the clear winner in the only head-to-head benchmark recorded. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it scores 2336 versus 733 for the Intel Arc Graphics 64EU, a delta of 218.7%. The AMD card also has a second benchmark result in Geekbench OpenCL with a score of 83109, while no comparable result exists for the Intel part.

The AMD GPU's performance profile is suited for discrete graphics workloads, given its dedicated 8 GB GDDR6 memory, high bandwidth (288.0 GB/s), and substantial compute throughput. Its pixel rate of 172.5 GPixel/s and texture rate of 345.0 GTexel/s far exceed the Intel part's 30.40 GPixel/s and 60.80 GTexel/s. The FP32 output is 22.08 TFLOPS for AMD versus 1.946 TFLOPS for Intel, a factor of more than eleven.

The Intel Arc Graphics 64EU wins on power efficiency and integration. Its 65 W TDP is dramatically lower than the AMD card's 170 W, and it operates as an IGP with no external power connector or dedicated slot width. The Intel part also uses a more advanced 3 nm process and has a higher transistor density, though these architectural advantages do not translate into benchmark wins.

The percentile rankings reflect the gap. The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE sits at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 42723. The Intel Arc Graphics 64EU sits at the 3rd percentile, with an average score of 733. The AMD card's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER (43223 avg, -1.2% delta), NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB (43262 avg, -1.2% delta), and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile (43268 avg, -1.3% delta). The Intel part's nearest rivals are the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU (733 avg, 0% delta), Intel Arc Graphics 24EU (733 avg, 0% delta), AMD Radeon HD 6470M (723 avg, 1.4% delta), and NVIDIA GeForce GT 415M (751 avg, -2.4% delta).

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every specification category. The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE has a launch MSRP of 279 USD, while the Intel Arc Graphics 64EU has no listed launch MSRP.

Clock speeds: AMD runs at 1720 MHz base, 2695 MHz boost, and 2350 MHz game clock. Intel runs at 300 MHz base and 1900 MHz boost, with no game clock listed.

Memory: AMD uses 8 GB GDDR6 with a 128-bit bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. Intel uses System Shared memory with System Shared type, System Shared bus width, and System Dependent bandwidth.

Compute units: AMD has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 32 ray tracing cores. Intel has 512 shading units, 32 TMUs, 16 ROPs, and no ray tracing cores listed.

Rates: AMD achieves 172.5 GPixel/s pixel rate, 345.0 GTexel/s texture rate, 22.08 TFLOPS FP32, and 22.08 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1 ratio). Intel achieves 30.40 GPixel/s, 60.80 GTexel/s, 1.946 TFLOPS FP32, and 3.891 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1 ratio).

Power and physical: AMD has a 170 W TDP, dual-slot width, 1x 8-pin power connector, and 450 W suggested PSU. Intel has a 65 W TDP, IGP slot width, no power connectors, and no suggested PSU.

Bus and outputs: AMD uses PCIe 4.0 x8 with 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1. Intel uses Ring Bus with motherboard dependent display outputs.

Dimensions: AMD is 204 mm long (8 inches) and 115 mm tall (4.5 inches). Intel has no listed dimensions.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only recorded head-to-head benchmark is 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, where the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE scores 2336 points against 733 points for the Intel Arc Graphics 64EU. The delta of 218.7% means the AMD card delivers more than three times the performance in this test. The AMD card wins 1 out of 1 head-to-head benchmarks, while the Intel part wins 0.

The gap is consistent with the broader benchmark data. The AMD card's average benchmark score of 42723 stands against the Intel part's 733. The AMD card also has a Geekbench OpenCL score of 83109, which is not matched by any Intel result in the database. The AMD card's percentile rank of 83 places it among the upper tier of GPUs, while the Intel part's rank of 3 places it near the bottom.

The architectural differences explain the result. The AMD card's 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs provide a massive parallel throughput advantage. Its FP32 output of 22.08 TFLOPS is over eleven times the Intel part's 1.946 TFLOPS. The dedicated 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth eliminates the system memory bottleneck that the Intel IGP must contend with, as its bandwidth is System Dependent.

The Intel Arc Graphics 64EU does have advantages in power and process technology. Its 65 W TDP is less than half of the AMD card's 170 W, and its 3 nm process is more advanced than AMD's 6 nm node. The Intel part also has a higher transistor density at 73.3M per mm² versus 65.2M for AMD. However, these advantages do not overcome the fundamental compute and memory deficits in the Steel Nomad DX12 workload.

The nearest rival data for each product further contextualizes the results. The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE is within 1.3% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile in average score, indicating it competes at a high-performance tier. The Intel Arc Graphics 64EU is statistically tied with the Intel Arc Graphics 32EU and 24EU, and within 2.4% of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 415M, placing it in the entry-level integrated segment. The benchmark delta of 218.7% between the two products is therefore consistent with their vastly different market positions and hardware configurations.