AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE vs Intel Arc Pro B70 Comparison
AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE
Arc Pro B70
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE vs Intel Arc Pro B70
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The recorded data presents a challenging comparison scenario. The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE has two benchmark entries in the database, while the Intel Arc Pro B70 currently has no recorded benchmark scores. This absence of direct head-to-head measurements means the analysis must rely on the available performance indicators and the relative positioning of the AMD card within the broader GPU landscape.
The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE achieves a score of 2336 in the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test and 83109 in the Geekbench OpenCL test. Its average benchmark score across the database is 42723. This average places it at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs tracked in the database, indicating a strong overall standing relative to the full field of recorded graphics cards.
The nearest rivals to the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, based on average benchmark scores, are all within a narrow performance band. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has an average score of 43223, which is 1.2% higher than the AMD card. The NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB also scores 43262, again 1.2% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile records an average score of 43268, 1.3% higher, and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 scores 43301, also 1.3% higher. These delta percentages show that the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE sits in a tightly contested performance tier, trailing these four rivals by a margin of approximately one to one-and-a-half percent. The data indicates a near-parity situation with these specific competitors, where the differences are marginal in aggregate scoring.
For the Intel Arc Pro B70, the database shows an average benchmark score of 0 and no entries in its benchmark list. Its percentile rank against all GPUs is recorded as 50. Without measured scores, any direct numerical comparison between the two cards cannot be substantiated. The analysis must therefore pivot to architectural and specification differences to infer potential performance characteristics, while acknowledging that the absence of benchmark data for the Intel card limits the depth of a purely score-based head-to-head evaluation.
Architecture Differences
The two cards represent distinct architectural generations and design philosophies from their respective manufacturers. The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE belongs to the Radeon RX 7000 series, built on the Navi 33 chip with the RDNA 3.0 architecture and the codename Hotpink Bonefish. It is part of the Navi III (RX 7000) generation. The Intel Arc Pro B70 uses the BMG-G31 chip with the Xe2-HPG architecture, hailing from the Battlemage (Pro Series) generation. The AMD card has a predecessor in the Navi II series and a successor in Navi IV, while the Intel card has no recorded predecessor or successor.
Manufacturing processes differ substantially. The AMD GPU is fabricated on a 6 nm process node at TSMC, while the Intel GPU uses a smaller 5 nm process node, also at TSMC. The die sizes reflect a significant physical difference. The AMD chip measures 204 mm² and contains 13,300 million transistors, resulting in a transistor density of 65.2 million per mm². The Intel chip has a larger die at 368 mm², but its transistor count is listed as unknown, and no transistor density figure is recorded. The larger physical footprint of the Intel die suggests a more complex or expansive silicon layout, though without the transistor figure, direct density comparisons are not possible.
Core configurations show a substantial disparity in scale. The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. The Intel Arc Pro B70 doubles many of these figures, with 4096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, and 128 render output units. Both cards feature 32 ray tracing cores. The Intel card's larger count of shading, texture, and rasterization hardware indicates a design aimed at higher throughput in compute-heavy workloads, assuming those units can be fully utilized by software.
Clock speeds favor the Intel card in both base and boost frequencies. The AMD GPU runs at a base clock of 1720 MHz and boosts to 2695 MHz, with a game clock of 2350 MHz. The Intel GPU has a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2800 MHz, with no separate game clock recorded. The higher boost clock on the Intel card, combined with the larger core count, suggests a higher theoretical peak throughput, though real-world performance depends on many other factors.
Memory subsystems differ markedly. The AMD card offers 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering a bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s. The Intel card provides 32 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, achieving a bandwidth of 608.0 GB/s. This represents a fourfold increase in capacity and more than double the bandwidth. Memory clocks are 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) for the AMD card and 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective) for the Intel card. The Intel card is clearly positioned for workloads that demand large memory pools and high data throughput, such as professional rendering or AI inference tasks.
Theoretical compute rates show a closer alignment than the core counts might suggest. The AMD card delivers 22.08 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and the same 22.08 TFLOPS for FP16, indicating a 1:1 ratio. The Intel card delivers 22.94 TFLOPS of FP32 and 45.88 TFLOPS of FP16, reflecting a 2:1 ratio. The FP16 advantage for Intel is substantial, doubling its FP32 rate, which can benefit certain machine learning and media workloads. The pixel rate for the AMD card is 172.5 GPixel/s, while the Intel card reaches 358.4 GPixel/s. Texture rates are 345.0 GTexel/s for AMD and 716.8 GTexel/s for Intel, again showing the Intel card at roughly double the rate.
Power and interface specifications also diverge. The AMD card has a TDP of 170 W and suggests a 450 W power supply, while the Intel card has a TDP of 230 W and suggests a 550 W power supply. Both use a single 8-pin power connector and occupy a dual-slot form factor. The bus interface differs, with the AMD card using PCIe 4.0 x8 and the Intel card using PCIe 5.0 x16. Physical dimensions vary, with the AMD card measuring 204 mm in length and 115 mm in height, while the Intel card is longer at 267 mm, shorter in height at 110 mm, and has a recorded width of 39 mm. The AMD card has no recorded width. Display outputs are identical, with 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.
Where Each One Wins
Based on the recorded specifications, the Intel Arc Pro B70 holds advantages in several measurable categories. Its larger memory capacity of 32 GB versus 8 GB makes it suited for workloads that exceed the memory ceiling of the AMD card. The 608.0 GB/s bandwidth is more than double the AMD card's 288.0 GB/s, which directly benefits data-intensive tasks such as large model inference, video processing, or high-resolution texture streaming. The doubled pixel rate of 358.4 GPixel/s and texture rate of 716.8 GTexel/s indicate stronger rasterization throughput in fill-limited scenarios. The higher FP32 throughput of 22.94 TFLOPS versus 22.08 TFLOPS gives the Intel card a slight edge in general compute, while its FP16 rate of 45.88 TFLOPS versus 22.08 TFLOPS gives it a decisive advantage in mixed-precision workloads. The larger core counts of 4096 shading units, 256 TMUs, and 128 ROPs suggest headroom for parallel execution that the AMD card cannot match on paper.
The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE wins on efficiency and physical constraints. Its lower TDP of 170 W versus 230 W means it draws less power and requires a smaller suggested power supply, 450 W versus 550 W. Its shorter length of 204 mm versus 267 mm makes it easier to fit in compact cases. The 6 nm process node, while larger than the Intel card's 5 nm node, still carries a known transistor count of 13,300 million, which allows for a density calculation of 65.2M per mm², a figure the Intel card lacks in the database. The AMD card has a recorded production status of Active, while the Intel card has no production status recorded. The AMD card also has a release date in the database, while the Intel card's release date is later. The AMD card's 1:1 FP16 to FP32 ratio indicates it treats both precisions equally, which can be advantageous in workloads that rely on FP32 accuracy without needing the doubled FP16 rate.
In the absence of benchmark scores for the Intel card, the win categories are speculative based on specification differences. The data shows the Intel card was designed for higher absolute performance in throughput-oriented tasks, while the AMD card was designed for a more balanced, power-conscious profile.
FAQ
Q: What is the average benchmark score for the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE?
A: The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE has an average benchmark score of 42723, which places it at the 83rd percentile among all GPUs in the database.
Q: Does the Intel Arc Pro B70 have any recorded benchmark scores?
A: No, the Intel Arc Pro B70 has an empty benchmark list and an average benchmark score of 0 in the database.
Q: What are the closest rivals to the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE based on average scores?
A: The nearest rivals are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER with an average score of 43223 (1.2% higher), the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 24 GB at 43262 (1.2% higher), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Mobile at 43268 (1.3% higher), and the NVIDIA Quadro M6000 at 43301 (1.3% higher).
Q: Which card has more memory and bandwidth?
A: The Intel Arc Pro B70 has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 256-bit bus and 608.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 128-bit bus and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth.
Q: How do the FP32 and FP16 compute rates compare between the two cards?
A: The AMD card delivers 22.08 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16, a 1:1 ratio. The Intel card delivers 22.94 TFLOPS for FP32 and 45.88 TFLOPS for FP16, a 2:1 ratio.
Q: What are the power requirements for each card?
A: The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE has a TDP of 170 W and suggests a 450 W power supply. The Intel Arc Pro B70 has a TDP of 230 W and suggests a 550 W power supply.
The Verdict
The recorded data presents a clear split in intended use cases. The AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE, with its active production status, established release date, and measured benchmark scores, is a verified performer in the mainstream segment. Its 83rd percentile rank and average score of 42723, sitting within 1.3% of several high-end NVIDIA cards, show it delivers competitive aggregate performance for its class. The 8 GB memory capacity and 288.0 GB/s bandwidth are sufficient for standard gaming and general-purpose workloads, while the 170 W TDP keeps system requirements modest.
The Intel Arc Pro B70, despite lacking benchmark data, presents a specification sheet aimed at a different tier. Its 32 GB memory, 608.0 GB/s bandwidth, and doubled core counts target professional or content creation scenarios where large datasets and high throughput are mandatory. The 22.94 TFLOPS FP32 and 45.88 TFLOPS FP16 rates, along with the PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, indicate a design for compute-heavy tasks rather than typical consumer gaming. The 230 W TDP and larger physical footprint suggest it expects a more robust host system.
For users selecting between these two based strictly on the database records, the AMD card is the only one with proven benchmark results, making it the defensible choice for anyone requiring validated performance data. The Intel card offers raw specification advantages that could translate to superior performance in specific workloads, but without recorded scores, those advantages remain theoretical. The choice hinges on whether the user prioritizes verified performance and lower power draw, which points to the AMD card, or maximum memory capacity and compute throughput, which points to the Intel card.
Specification Differences
| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 7650 GRE | Intel Arc Pro B70 |
|----------------|------------------------|--------------------|
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Xe2-HPG |
| Generation | Navi III (RX 7000) | Battlemage (Pro Series) |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 5 nm |
| Die Size | 204 mm² | 368 mm² |
| Transistors | 13,300 million | unknown |
| Transistor Density | 65.2M / mm² | null |
| Base Clock | 1720 MHz | 2280 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2695 MHz | 2800 MHz |
| Game Clock | 2350 MHz | null |
| Memory Clock | 2250 MHz 18 Gbps effective | 2375 MHz 19 Gbps effective |
| Memory Size | 8 GB | 32 GB |
| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | 256 bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288.0 GB/s | 608.0 GB/s |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 4096 |
| TMUs | 128 | 256 |
| ROPs | 64 | 128 |
| RT Cores | 32 | 32 |
| Pixel Rate | 172.5 GPixel/s | 358.4 GPixel/s |
| Texture Rate | 345.0 GTexel/s | 716.8 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 22.08 TFLOPS | 22.94 TFLOPS |
| FP16 Performance | 22.08 TFLOPS (1:1) | 45.88 TFLOPS (2:1) |
| TDP | 170 W | 230 W |
| Suggested PSU | 450 W | 550 W |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Length | 204 mm 8 inches | 267 mm 10.5 inches |
| Height | 115 mm 4.5 inches | 110 mm 4.3 inches |
| Width | null | 39 mm 1.5 inches |
| Production Status | Active | null |
| Release Date | 2025-02-06 | 2026-03-25 |
| Launch MSRP | 279 USD | 949 USD |
| Percentile vs All GPUs | 83 | 50 |
| Average Benchmark Score | 42723 | 0 |