AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT vs Intel Arc Pro B65 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data separates these two cards into distinct usage profiles. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is a rasterization and gaming-oriented part with a full suite of DirectX and OpenCL benchmark scores. Its database entries cover 3DMark Steel Nomad, Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan, and a full Passmark suite spanning DirectX 9, 10, 11, 12, G2D, G3D, and GPU compute. The Intel Arc Pro B65, by contrast, enters the database with an empty benchmark record: no individual test scores, no average score, and no head-to-head results. The data therefore shows that the AMD card wins every measurable workload simply because it has recorded results, while the Intel card has none.

The use-case split is not about performance parity. The AMD card sits at the 67th percentile among all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 22,549. The Intel card sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero, which places it at the middle of the distribution only by rank, not by measured output. The AMD card is the one with demonstrated capability across API generations: it posts scores in legacy DirectX 9 and 10 tests as well as modern DirectX 12 and Vulkan tests. The Intel card, on the other hand, is a professional-series product with specifications that suggest compute-oriented design, but the database contains no test results to confirm any workload advantage.

The AMD card wins in every recorded category because it is the only card with recorded categories. Its Passmark G3D score of 22,547 and Passmark GPU compute score of 12,912 indicate strong general-purpose graphics and compute throughput. The Intel card's 50th percentile rank is an artifact of its empty benchmark array, not a measured performance level. For any user selecting between these two based on benchmark data, the AMD card is the only one with evidence of real-world performance.

Architecture Differences

The two cards use different GPU architectures built on the same process node. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT uses the Navi 32 chip with RDNA 3.0 architecture, codenamed Wheat Nas, from the Navi III (RX 7000) generation. The Intel Arc Pro B65 uses the BMG-G21 chip with Xe2-HPG architecture from the Battlemage (Pro Series) generation. Both are fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process, but the similarities end there.

The AMD chip is larger and denser. It integrates 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 81.2 million per square millimeter. The Intel chip integrates 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die, yielding 72.1 million per square millimeter. The AMD die is physically larger and packs more transistors per area.

Compute resources differ substantially. The AMD card has 3,456 shading units, 216 texture mapping units, 96 render output units, and 54 ray tracing cores. The Intel card has 2,560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, 80 render output units, and 20 ray tracing cores. The AMD card leads in every unit count, with a 35% advantage in shading units, a 35% advantage in TMUs, a 20% advantage in ROPs, and a 2.7x advantage in ray tracing cores.

Clock behavior also differs. The AMD card has a base clock of 1,435 MHz, a boost clock of 2,544 MHz, and a game clock of 2,171 MHz. The Intel card has a fixed base and boost clock of 2,400 MHz, with no game clock listed. The AMD card boosts higher but also idles lower; the Intel card runs a flat clock across the board.

Memory configurations point to different design goals. The AMD card has 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, with memory clocked at 2,250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) for 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel card has 32 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, with memory at 2,375 MHz (19 Gbps effective) for 608.0 GB/s. The Intel card provides 2.67x more capacity and 41% more bandwidth, which aligns with professional workloads that need large working sets.

Theoretical throughput favors the AMD card in FP32 and the Intel card in FP16. The AMD card delivers 35.17 TFLOPS FP32 and 35.17 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1 ratio). The Intel card delivers 12.29 TFLOPS FP32 and 24.58 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1 ratio). The AMD card has 2.86x the FP32 throughput but the Intel card has a dedicated FP16 path that nearly doubles its FP32 rate.

Pixel and texture rates follow the same pattern. The AMD card achieves 244.2 GPixel/s and 549.5 GTexel/s; the Intel card achieves 192.0 GPixel/s and 384.0 GTexel/s. The AMD card leads by 27% in pixel rate and 43% in texture rate.

Power and connectivity differ. The AMD card has a 245 W TDP with dual 2x 8-pin power connectors and a 550 W suggested PSU. The Intel card has a 200 W TDP with a single 8-pin connector and the same 550 W suggested PSU. Both are dual-slot cards. The AMD card is 267 mm long, 135 mm tall, and 50 mm wide; the Intel card has no recorded dimensions. The AMD card uses PCIe 4.0 x16; the Intel card uses PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs also differ: the AMD card has 1x HDMI 2.1a, 2x DisplayPort 2.1, and 1x USB Type-C; the Intel card has 4x DisplayPort 2.1.

Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The AMD card was released on 2023-09-05 with a launch MSRP of 449 USD. The Intel card is scheduled for release on 2026-03-31 with no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark array is empty. There are no recorded comparison scores between the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT and the Intel Arc Pro B65. The AMD card has individual scores across ten tests, and the Intel card has none. Direct numerical comparison is therefore impossible from the database.

What the database does provide is the AMD card's position relative to other GPUs. Its nearest rivals in average score are the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile at 22,435 (0.5% behind the AMD card), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile at 22,729 (0.8% ahead), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 at 22,895 (1.5% ahead), and the AMD Radeon RX 5700 at 22,170 (1.7% behind). These deltas show the AMD card sits in a tight cluster of mobile and older desktop parts, all within 1.7% of each other.

The AMD card's individual scores reveal its strongest and weakest API results. Its best Passmark score is in DirectX 9 at 294, followed by DirectX 11 at 232, DirectX 10 at 119, and DirectX 12 at 79. The low DirectX 12 score relative to DirectX 9 and 11 is notable, though the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3,316 provides a separate modern-DX12 measurement. Geekbench OpenCL returns 138,383, while Geekbench Vulkan returns 46,443. Passmark G2D is 1,161, G3D is 22,547, and GPU compute is 12,912.

The Intel card has no scores to compare. Its 50th percentile rank and zero average score mean it cannot be placed relative to the AMD card or any other GPU in the database. The only definitive statement from the data is that the AMD card has measured results and the Intel card does not.

The Verdict

The database shows a clear split between a card with extensive measured results and a card with none. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT is the only option with benchmark evidence. It delivers a 67th percentile rank, an average score of 22,549, and a full set of API-specific results. The Intel Arc Pro B65 has a 50th percentile rank and a zero average score, with no individual tests recorded.

For users who rely on recorded benchmark data, the AMD card is the defensible choice. Its 35.17 TFLOPS FP32, 244.2 GPixel/s pixel rate, and 549.5 GTexel/s texture rate are concrete numbers from the specifications, and its nearest rivals all fall within 1.7% of its average score. The Intel card, despite its 32 GB memory capacity and 608.0 GB/s bandwidth, has no measured performance to validate those specifications in practice.

The Intel card's specifications do suggest a different intended use. Its 32 GB of GDDR6, 256-bit bus, PCIe 5.0 interface, and 2:1 FP16 ratio indicate a professional compute orientation. Its 200 W TDP and single 8-pin connector also suggest easier integration. But without benchmark results, those specifications remain theoretical.

The AMD card is the pick for anyone needing verified performance. The Intel card is a specification sheet with no recorded output. The data does not support a performance verdict for the Intel card, so the AMD card wins by default and by evidence.

FAQ

Q: Which card has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has an average benchmark score of 22,549. The Intel Arc Pro B65 has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmark results are recorded for it.

Q: How much memory does each card have?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus. The Intel Arc Pro B65 has 32 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of each card?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Arc Pro B65 has 608.0 GB/s.

Q: Which card has more ray tracing cores?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has 54 ray tracing cores. The Intel Arc Pro B65 has 20.

Q: What are the power requirements?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT has a 245 W TDP and uses 2x 8-pin power connectors. The Intel Arc Pro B65 has a 200 W TDP and uses 1x 8-pin. Both recommend a 550 W PSU.

Q: Do both cards support the same APIs?

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

Q: What is the release date of each card?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT was released on 2023-09-05. The Intel Arc Pro B65 is set for release on 2026-03-31.