AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT vs Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has an average benchmark score of 22,549, placing it in the 67th percentile of all GPUs in the database.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile?

A: The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile has an average benchmark score of 0 in the database, with no recorded benchmark entries. Its percentile rank is listed at 50.

Q: Which GPU has a higher transistor count?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT contains 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die. The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile has an unknown transistor count and die size.

Q: What is the process node difference between these two GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile uses a 3 nm process at Intel.

Q: What memory configuration does each GPU use?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile uses System Shared memory with System Dependent bandwidth.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a TDP of 245 W, while the Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile has a TDP of only 25 W.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT and Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD part is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 32 chip, code-named Wheat Nas, belonging to the Navi III (RX 7000) generation. It uses a 5 nm process at TSMC, containing 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die, resulting in a transistor density of 81.2M per mm².

The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile uses the Xe3-LPG architecture with the Wildcat Lake chip, belonging to the Arc Graphics-M (Wildcat Lake) generation. It is manufactured on a 3 nm process at Intel, though its transistor count and die size are listed as unknown in the database. This is an integrated graphics processor (IGP), whereas the AMD part is a discrete add-in card.

The compute resources differ dramatically. The RX 7700 XT has 3,456 shading units, 216 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation pipelines. It also includes 54 ray tracing cores. The Intel part has 256 shading units, 16 TMUs, and only 8 ROPs, with 2 ray tracing cores. This is a 13.5x difference in shading units and a 13.5x difference in TMUs.

Clock speeds tell a different story. The RX 7700 XT has a base clock of 1435 MHz, a boost clock of 2544 MHz, and a game clock of 2171 MHz. The Intel part has a much lower base clock of 300 MHz but a boost clock of 2500 MHz, nearly matching the AMD part's boost. Memory clocks are listed at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) for AMD, while the Intel part uses system shared memory.

The memory subsystem is a major architectural split. AMD uses 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus delivering 432.0 GB/s. Intel uses System Shared memory with System Dependent bandwidth, meaning it draws from the host system's RAM rather than dedicated VRAM.

API support is identical: both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The AMD part uses a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface, while the Intel part is an IGP with no dedicated bus interface.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a stark contrast between these two products. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is a high-performance discrete GPU with an average benchmark score of 22,549 and a 67th percentile ranking. The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile has no recorded benchmarks and an average score of 0, making direct performance comparison impossible from the database.

The RX 7700 XT sits within a close competitive cluster in the database. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile with an average score of 22,435 (0.5% behind), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile with 22,729 (0.8% ahead), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 with 22,895 (1.5% ahead), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 with 22,170 (1.7% behind). This places the RX 7700 XT in a tight performance band where small percentage differences separate competitors.

The Intel part, by contrast, has no rival data recorded. Its 50th percentile ranking is listed despite the absence of benchmark scores, which is an unusual database entry. Given its 25 W TDP and IGP form factor, it targets an entirely different segment than the 245 W discrete RX 7700 XT.

Who should pick which depends entirely on the use case. The RX 7700 XT delivers 35.17 TFLOPS FP32 performance, 244.2 GPixel/s pixel rate, and 549.5 GTexel/s texture rate. The Intel part delivers 1,280.0 GFLOPS FP32, 20.00 GPixel/s, and 40.00 GTexel/s. For any compute-heavy or gaming workload, the AMD part is the only viable choice. The Intel part suits low-power integrated scenarios where physical size and power draw are the primary constraints.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every specification field in the database.

Process and Manufacturing: The RX 7700 XT uses a 5 nm TSMC process, while the Intel part uses a 3 nm Intel process. AMD's die is 346 mm² with 28,100 million transistors; Intel's die size and transistor count are unknown.

Memory: AMD has 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth. Intel uses System Shared memory with System Dependent bandwidth.

Compute Units: AMD has 3,456 shading units, 216 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. Intel has 256 shading units, 16 TMUs, and 8 ROPs.

Ray Tracing: AMD includes 54 RT cores; Intel includes 2.

Clock Speeds: AMD's base is 1435 MHz, boost is 2544 MHz, game clock is 2171 MHz, and memory clock is 2250 MHz. Intel's base is 300 MHz and boost is 2500 MHz.

Output Rates: AMD produces 244.2 GPixel/s and 549.5 GTexel/s. Intel produces 20.00 GPixel/s and 40.00 GTexel/s.

Floating Point: AMD reaches 35.17 TFLOPS FP32 and 35.17 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1 ratio). Intel reaches 1,280.0 GFLOPS FP32 and 2.560 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1 ratio).

Power and Form Factor: AMD has a 245 W TDP, is dual-slot, uses 2x 8-pin power connectors, and suggests a 550 W PSU. Intel has a 25 W TDP, is an IGP, and uses no power connectors.

Bus Interface: AMD uses PCIe 4.0 x16. Intel is IGP.

Display Outputs: AMD has 1x HDMI 2.1a, 2x DisplayPort 2.1, and 1x USB Type-C. Intel is listed as Portable Device Dependent.

Dimensions: AMD measures 267 mm x 135 mm x 50 mm. Intel has no recorded dimensions.

Release Dates: AMD released on 2023-09-05. Intel's release date is 2026-04-15.

Launch MSRP: The RX 7700 XT has a launch MSRP of 449 USD. The Intel part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two GPUs, and the Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile has an empty benchmark list. However, the RX 7700 XT has individual benchmark scores across multiple tests.

In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the RX 7700 XT scores 3,316. In Geekbench OpenCL, it scores 138,383. In Geekbench Vulkan, it scores 46,443. PassMark tests show 119 in DirectX 10, 232 in DirectX 11, 79 in DirectX 12, and 294 in DirectX 9. The G2D score is 1,161, G3D is 22,547, and GPU Compute is 12,912.

Since the Intel part has no recorded scores, the data cannot show any direct comparison. The only meaningful cross-reference is the average benchmark score: 22,549 for AMD versus 0 for Intel.

The nearest rival data for the RX 7700 XT provides context for its performance tier. The RTX 5060 Mobile is 0.5% behind, the RTX 4060 Mobile is 0.8% ahead, the RTX 2080 is 1.5% ahead, and the RX 5700 is 1.7% behind. These deltas are all within 2%, indicating the RX 7700 XT performs in a tightly contested band of mid-range and older high-end GPUs.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT wins in every measured performance category where data exists. Its 35.17 TFLOPS FP32 output is roughly 27.5 times the Intel part's 1,280.0 GFLOPS. The pixel rate of 244.2 GPixel/s versus 20.00 GPixel/s shows a 12.2x advantage. The texture rate of 549.5 GTexel/s versus 40.00 GTexel/s is a 13.7x advantage.

The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile wins in power efficiency and physical footprint. At 25 W versus 245 W, it consumes roughly one-tenth the power. It is an IGP with no slot width, no power connectors, and no dedicated dimensions, making it suitable for compact portable devices. The AMD part requires a dual-slot card, 2x 8-pin connectors, and a 550 W PSU recommendation.

The memory configuration also separates their use cases. AMD's dedicated 12 GB GDDR6 with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth suits high-bandwidth workloads like gaming and GPU compute. Intel's System Shared memory depends entirely on the host system, which the database records as System Dependent.

The release timeline shows the Intel part is a newer product, dated 2026-04-15 versus 2023-09-05 for AMD. The Intel part's successor field is empty, while AMD's successor is listed as Navi IV.

The AMD part has a recorded predecessor of Navi II, and the Intel part's predecessor is HD Graphics-M. Both are marked as Active production status.

The win count in the database shows 0 wins for each side, reflecting the absence of head-to-head tests. The performance split is clear from the specifications: the RX 7700 XT dominates raw throughput, while the Intel part dominates power efficiency and integration simplicity.