AMD Radeon RX 7700S vs Intel Arc Pro B65 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded database splits these two GPUs into very different performance classes, though the comparison is complicated by the fact that one side has a full set of benchmark scores while the other has none recorded. The AMD Radeon RX 7700S carries three benchmark entries: a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2185, a Geekbench OpenCL score of 62983, and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 36380. Its average benchmark score across those tests is 33849, placing it in the 78th percentile of all GPUs in the database. The Intel Arc Pro B65, by contrast, has an empty benchmark list, an average score of zero, and a 50th percentile ranking. That means the data currently supports only one side with measurable wins: the AMD part wins every benchmark category where numbers exist.

The use-case split that emerges is therefore not a traditional head-to-head tradeoff. Instead, the AMD Radeon RX 7700S is the only option with verified performance data, and it demonstrates clear capability in DX12 workloads through the Steel Nomad test, as well as in general compute through OpenCL and in Vulkan-based applications. The Intel Arc Pro B65 data cannot confirm any wins because no benchmark results are recorded. What the database does show is that the Intel card occupies a mid-pack position at the 50th percentile, while the AMD card sits well above at the 78th percentile. For users whose workloads align with the tests in the database, the AMD part delivers the only measurable performance evidence.

The Intel card does have structural advantages that could translate into wins in memory-heavy or bandwidth-sensitive workloads, but those are not reflected in any benchmark score. The 32 GB memory capacity and 608.0 GB/s bandwidth are the largest such figures in this comparison, and the 256 bit bus width doubles the AMD part's 128 bit interface. Still, without benchmark data, those advantages remain theoretical in the database record. The AMD part counters with a higher FP32 throughput of 20.48 TFLOPS versus 12.29 TFLOPS for Intel, and a higher texture rate of 320.0 GTexel/s versus 384.0 GTexel/s in the other direction. The practical win distribution, as recorded, belongs entirely to AMD.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural generations and process nodes. The AMD Radeon RX 7700S uses the Navi 33 chip built on RDNA 3.0 architecture, with the codename Hotpink Bonefish, and belongs to the Navi Mobile (RX 7000M) generation. It is fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC with 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 65.2 million per square millimeter. The Intel Arc Pro B65 uses the BMG-G21 chip built on Xe2-HPG architecture and belongs to the Battlemage (Pro Series) generation. It is fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 72.1 million per square millimeter. Intel's die is larger and denser, and its process node is one generation smaller.

Core configuration differs significantly. The AMD part has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, 64 render output units, and 32 ray tracing cores. The Intel part has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, 80 ROPs, and 20 ray tracing cores. Intel therefore has more raw shading, texture, and pixel hardware, while AMD has more ray tracing cores. The clock behavior also differs: AMD lists a base clock of 1500 MHz, a boost clock of 2500 MHz, and a game clock of 2200 MHz, while Intel lists a fixed base and boost clock of 2400 MHz with no separate game clock. Memory clocks show AMD at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective, while Intel runs at 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective.

Memory architecture is a major differentiator. AMD uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128 bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. Intel uses 32 GB of GDDR6 on a 256 bit bus with 608.0 GB/s bandwidth. That is four times the capacity and more than double the bandwidth. The interface also differs: AMD uses PCIe 4.0 x16, while Intel uses PCIe 5.0 x16. Power delivery and physical design diverge as well. AMD has a 100 W TDP, an IGP slot width, and no power connectors, suggesting a mobile-integrated design. Intel has a 200 W TDP, a dual-slot form factor, and a single 8-pin power connector, with a suggested PSU of 550 W. Display outputs show AMD as portable device dependent, while Intel provides 4x DisplayPort 2.1 outputs. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The AMD card was released on 2023-01-03, while the Intel card has a release date of 2026-03-31.

The Verdict

The database record is clear: the AMD Radeon RX 7700S is the only one of the two with actual benchmark scores, and those scores place it in the 78th percentile of all GPUs. The Intel Arc Pro B65 has no benchmark data and sits at the 50th percentile by default. Anyone choosing based on measured performance data must select the AMD part, because it is the sole option with verified results in DX12, OpenCL, and Vulkan workloads.

That said, the Intel part presents a different profile that the data cannot currently validate. Its 32 GB memory capacity and 608.0 GB/s bandwidth are far beyond what the AMD card offers, and its larger die with more shading units suggests strong raw compute capability. However, the FP32 throughput of 12.29 TFLOPS is lower than AMD's 20.48 TFLOPS, and the texture rate comparison is mixed: Intel's 384.0 GTexel/s exceeds AMD's 320.0 GTexel/s. The pixel rate also favors Intel at 192.0 GPixel/s versus 160.0 GPixel/s.

For workloads that depend on the recorded benchmarks, the AMD Radeon RX 7700S wins outright. For workloads that depend on memory capacity and bandwidth, the Intel Arc Pro B65 has structural advantages, but no benchmark data confirms how those translate into real performance. The verdict from the database is that AMD delivers measurable performance today, while Intel's claims remain unverified in the record.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher measured performance in the database?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700S has all three recorded benchmark scores: 2185 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 62983 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 36380 in Geekbench Vulkan. The Intel Arc Pro B65 has no recorded benchmark scores.

Q: How do the two GPUs compare in memory capacity and bandwidth?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700S has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128 bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Arc Pro B65 has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256 bit bus with 608.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What are the process nodes for each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700S uses a 6 nm process at TSMC with 13,300 million transistors. The Intel Arc Pro B65 uses a 5 nm process at TSMC with 19,600 million transistors.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units and ray tracing cores?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B65 has more shading units at 2560 versus 2048 for AMD. The AMD Radeon RX 7700S has more ray tracing cores at 32 versus 20 for Intel.

Q: What are the power requirements for each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700S has a 100 W TDP with no power connectors. The Intel Arc Pro B65 has a 200 W TDP with a single 8-pin power connector and a suggested PSU of 550 W.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same APIs?

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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark section in the database is empty, meaning there are no direct comparative tests recorded between these two GPUs. The only way to assess them side by side is through the individual benchmark scores each card has accumulated. The AMD Radeon RX 7700S has three scores, and the Intel Arc Pro B65 has none. That makes the entire head-to-head comparison one-sided by default.

The AMD card's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2185 represents its DX12 workload performance. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 62983 indicates compute capability in OpenCL environments, and its Geekbench Vulkan score of 36380 covers Vulkan-based rendering workloads. The average benchmark score of 33849 places the AMD card in the 78th percentile of all GPUs in the database. The nearest rivals in the database for the AMD card are the AMD Radeon HD 7950 with an average score of 33951 and a delta of -0.3 percent, the AMD Radeon RX 480 with an average score of 33997 and a delta of -0.4 percent, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB with an average score of 33694 and a delta of 0.5 percent, and the NVIDIA RTX A5000 with an average score of 33622 and a delta of 0.7 percent. These deltas show the AMD card is essentially tied with those older and mid-range GPUs, with differences under one percent in either direction.

The Intel Arc Pro B65 has no benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals listed. Its percentile ranking of 50 is the default midpoint, not a measured result. The largest measurable wins in this comparison belong to the AMD card: it wins the DX12 test, the OpenCL test, and the Vulkan test by default because the Intel card has no entries. The Intel card's only numerical advantages come from its specifications, such as the 608.0 GB/s bandwidth versus 288.0 GB/s and the 32 GB memory versus 8 GB, but those are not benchmark scores and the database does not quantify their performance impact.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every specification category in the database. The AMD Radeon RX 7700S is part of the Radeon RX 7000 series with Navi 33 silicon, while the Intel Arc Pro B65 uses BMG-G21 silicon. The AMD architecture is RDNA 3.0 with the codename Hotpink Bonefish, and the Intel architecture is Xe2-HPG with no codename listed. The AMD generation is Navi Mobile (RX 7000M), while Intel's generation is Battlemage (Pro Series).

Process and die details differ: AMD uses 6 nm at TSMC with 13,300 million transistors and a 204 mm² die. Intel uses 5 nm at TSMC with 19,600 million transistors and a 272 mm² die. Transistor density is 65.2 million per mm² for AMD and 72.1 million per mm² for Intel. Clock speeds differ: AMD has a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz with a game clock of 2200 MHz, while Intel has a base and boost clock of 2400 MHz with no game clock. Memory clocks are 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective for AMD, and 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective for Intel.

Memory specifications diverge sharply: AMD has 8 GB GDDR6 on a 128 bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel has 32 GB GDDR6 on a 256 bit bus with 608.0 GB/s bandwidth. Core counts also differ: AMD has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 32 RT cores, while Intel has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, 80 ROPs, and 20 RT cores. Pixel rates are 160.0 GPixel/s for AMD and 192.0 GPixel/s for Intel. Texture rates are 320.0 GTexel/s for AMD and 384.0 GTexel/s for Intel. FP32 throughput is 20.48 TFLOPS for AMD and 12.29 TFLOPS for Intel. FP16 throughput is 40.96 TFLOPS for AMD and 24.58 TFLOPS for Intel, both with 2:1 ratios.

Power and physical specifications differ: AMD has a 100 W TDP, IGP slot width, and no power connectors. Intel has a 200 W TDP, dual-slot width, and one 8-pin power connector with a suggested PSU of 550 W. Bus interfaces differ: AMD uses PCIe 4.0 x16, Intel uses PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs are portable device dependent for AMD, while Intel provides 4x DisplayPort 2.1. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Release dates differ: AMD on 2023-01-03 and Intel on 2026-03-31. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.