AMD Radeon RX 7700S vs Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile Comparison

AMD Radeon RX 7700S vs Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains three recorded test results for the AMD Radeon RX 7700S, while the Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile currently has no benchmark entries. This absence of data for the Intel part means the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on the AMD GPU’s recorded scores and its position relative to other hardware in the database.

The AMD Radeon RX 7700S delivers an average benchmark score of 33,849 across its three tests. This places it at the 78th percentile of all GPUs in the database, indicating it outperforms roughly three-quarters of the recorded hardware pool. The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile, by contrast, sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero, a figure that reflects the lack of measured data rather than an actual performance floor.

Looking at the AMD GPU’s individual results, the strongest showing comes from the Geekbench OpenCL test with a score of 62,983. The Vulkan result follows at 36,380, while the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test yields 2,185. These scores span different API workloads, with the OpenCL result being particularly strong relative to the others, suggesting compute-heavy tasks benefit most from this hardware.

The nearest rivals for the RX 7700S, based on average benchmark scores, include the AMD Radeon HD 7950 with an average score of 33,951 and a delta of -0.3 percent, meaning the RX 7700S trails it by a negligible margin. The AMD Radeon RX 480 posts 33,997, which puts the RX 7700S 0.4 percent behind. On the other side, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB scores 33,694, a 0.5 percent deficit relative to the RX 7700S, and the NVIDIA RTX A5000 records 33,622, placing it 0.7 percent behind. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, indicating that in aggregate performance, the RX 7700S sits in a tightly contested band where no rival gains a decisive edge.

Because the Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile has no benchmark scores, no direct wins or losses can be assigned to either product. The database records zero wins for each side, and the head-to-head benchmark list is empty. The analysis must therefore proceed on the basis of architectural specifications and the AMD part’s known standing against its nearest rivals.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs diverge sharply at the architectural level, starting with their manufacturing processes. The AMD Radeon RX 7700S uses a 6 nm node from TSMC and integrates 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die. This yields a transistor density of 65.2 million per square millimeter. The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile employs a 3 nm process from Intel, though its transistor count and die size are listed as unknown in the database, so density cannot be calculated.

The AMD chip is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture, codenamed Hotpink Bonefish, and belongs to the Navi Mobile generation of the RX 7000M series. The Intel part uses the Xe3-LPG architecture, based on the Wildcat Lake chip, and falls under the Arc Graphics-M generation for Wildcat Lake. Both are active production parts, but their release dates differ: the RX 7700S launched on January 3, 2023, while the Intel part has a release date of April 15, 2026.

Core configurations show a massive disparity. The RX 7700S contains 2,048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, 64 raster output pipelines, and 32 ray tracing cores. The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile has 128 shading units, 8 TMUs, 4 ROPs, and 1 RT core. These numbers indicate a 16-fold difference in shading units and a similar proportional gap in the other execution resources. The RX 7700S also carries no tensor cores, and the Intel part lists none either.

Clock speeds differ substantially in their base values, though boost clocks are closer. The RX 7700S runs at a 1500 MHz base clock with a 2500 MHz boost and a 2200 MHz game clock. The Intel part has a 300 MHz base and a 2300 MHz boost, with no game clock listed. The memory clocks are not directly comparable: the AMD GPU uses a 2250 MHz memory clock with 18 Gbps effective speed, while the Intel part reports system-shared memory. Pixel and texture rates reflect the core differences: the RX 7700S delivers 160.0 GPixel/s and 320.0 GTexel/s, versus 9.200 GPixel/s and 18.40 GTexel/s for the Intel chip. Floating-point throughput follows the same pattern, with the RX 7700S achieving 20.48 TFLOPS FP32 and 40.96 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1), while the Intel part manages 588.8 GFLOPS FP32 and 1,177.6 GFLOPS FP16 (2:1).

Power consumption also separates the two. The RX 7700S has a TDP of 100 W, while the Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile is rated at 25 W. Both use no power connectors and are listed as integrated graphics packages (IGP). The RX 7700S connects via PCIe 4.0 x16, whereas the Intel part uses an IGP bus interface. Display outputs are portable-device dependent for both. API support is identical: both list DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear performance hierarchy, though the comparison is one-sided due to the Intel part’s missing benchmark results. The AMD Radeon RX 7700S, with an average score of 33,849 and a 78th percentile ranking, is a substantially more capable GPU in raw throughput terms. Its nearest rivals, all within 0.7 percent of its average score, confirm that it competes at the level of mid-range discrete GPUs from the previous generation. The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile, with no benchmark data and a 50th percentile rank by default, cannot be positioned as a direct competitor on measured performance.

For users selecting a discrete GPU class solution, the RX 7700S is the only option with verified scores in the database. Its 8 GB GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus delivers 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth, a figure that supports its strong OpenCL and Vulkan results. The Intel part relies on system-shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth, which the database does not quantify.

The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile targets a different segment entirely. Its 25 W TDP, 3 nm node, and IGP bus interface indicate an integrated solution for portable devices, not a standalone discrete GPU. The RX 7700S, despite also being an IGP form factor, carries a 100 W TDP and a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, marking it as a higher-power mobile part. The data suggests the RX 7700S is for demanding mobile workloads, while the Intel part serves efficiency-focused integrated graphics.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700S has an average benchmark score of 33,849. The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile has no recorded benchmark scores, so its average is zero.

Q: How does the RX 7700S compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 7700S trails the AMD Radeon HD 7950 by 0.3 percent and the AMD Radeon RX 480 by 0.4 percent. It leads the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB by 0.5 percent and the NVIDIA RTX A5000 by 0.7 percent.

Q: What are the memory specifications for each GPU?

A: The RX 7700S has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile uses system-shared memory with a system-shared bus width and system-dependent bandwidth.

Q: What is the difference in power consumption?

A: The RX 7700S has a 100 W TDP, while the Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile is rated at 25 W. Both are listed as integrated graphics packages with no power connectors.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same APIs?

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

Q: Which process node does each GPU use?

A: The RX 7700S uses a 6 nm node from TSMC. The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile uses a 3 nm node from Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The data supports a clear split in use cases, based on architectural capabilities and power envelopes. The AMD Radeon RX 7700S wins in every measured performance category. Its 20.48 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, 160.0 GPixel/s pixel rate, and 320.0 GTexel/s texture rate dwarf the Intel part’s 588.8 GFLOPS, 9.200 GPixel/s, and 18.40 GTexel/s respectively. Memory bandwidth favors the AMD GPU decisively: 288.0 GB/s versus system-dependent bandwidth for the Intel chip. The RX 7700S also offers 32 ray tracing cores versus 1, and 2,048 shading units versus 128.

Workloads that stress compute, such as OpenCL applications, will favor the RX 7700S given its 62,983 OpenCL score. DirectX 12 gaming at high settings is better served by the RX 7700S, as its 2,185 Steel Nomad result and 36,380 Vulkan score are the only recorded gaming or graphics API numbers in this comparison. The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile has no wins in any benchmark category because no scores exist.

The Intel part wins on efficiency metrics. Its 25 W TDP is one-quarter of the RX 7700S’s 100 W rating. It also uses a more advanced 3 nm process from Intel, whereas the RX 7700S uses a 6 nm node from TSMC. For ultra-portable devices where battery life and thermals take priority over raw performance, the Intel part’s lower power draw and integrated nature are advantages. The RX 7700S, with its PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, is designed for systems that can supply 100 W and accommodate a larger mobile GPU.

For gaming and compute-heavy tasks, the RX 7700S is the clear choice based on the recorded data. For low-power integrated graphics in portable devices, the Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile fits that niche, though its performance remains unquantified in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 7700S | Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile |

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

| Process node | 6 nm (TSMC) | 3 nm (Intel) |

| Transistors | 13,300 million | Unknown |

| Die size | 204 mm² | Unknown |

| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Xe3-LPG |

| Codename | Hotpink Bonefish | None listed |

| Generation | Navi Mobile (RX 7000M) | Arc Graphics-M (Wildcat Lake) |

| Base clock | 1500 MHz | 300 MHz |

| Boost clock | 2500 MHz | 2300 MHz |

| Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 | System Shared |

| Memory bus | 128 bit | System Shared |

| Memory bandwidth | 288.0 GB/s | System Dependent |

| Shading units | 2048 | 128 |

| TMUs | 128 | 8 |

| ROPs | 64 | 4 |

| RT cores | 32 | 1 |

| Pixel rate | 160.0 GPixel/s | 9.200 GPixel/s |

| Texture rate | 320.0 GTexel/s | 18.40 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 20.48 TFLOPS | 588.8 GFLOPS |

| FP16 | 40.96 TFLOPS (2:1) | 1,177.6 GFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 100 W | 25 W |

| Bus interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | IGP |

| Release date | January 3, 2023 | April 15, 2026 |

| Predecessor | Polaris Mobile | HD Graphics-M |

| Percentile | 78 | 50 |

| Average benchmark score | 33,849 | 0 |

Both parts share the same API set, display output type (portable device dependent), and form factor (IGP with no power connectors). The transistor density for the Intel part is not listed, and its memory clock is system-shared rather than a fixed value. The RX 7700S has a game clock of 2200 MHz, which the Intel part does not list. The RX 7700S also has a memory clock of 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed, while the Intel part reports no equivalent figure.