AMD Radeon RX 7800M vs Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Radeon RX 7800M and the Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile. The database contains zero matching test entries for these two GPUs, and neither product has a wins tally against the other. This absence of direct comparison data is itself a significant finding: the AMD part has a substantial benchmark history, while the Intel part currently has no recorded benchmark scores at all.

The AMD Radeon RX 7800M holds an average benchmark score of 27,883 across its ten recorded tests. Its percentile rank against all GPUs sits at 73, meaning it outperforms roughly three-quarters of the database's tracked graphics hardware. The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile holds a percentile rank of 50, but its average benchmark score is 0, reflecting the complete lack of recorded test results. Without any benchmark scores for the Intel part, the database cannot compute a head-to-head delta percentage, a win count, or any comparative performance metric between the two.

The AMD Radeon RX 7800M's nearest rivals in the database are all other AMD or NVIDIA discrete GPUs, which provides context for its positioning. It sits 0.2% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20, 0.3% behind the AMD Radeon Pro W5500X, 0.5% behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, and 0.8% behind the AMD FirePro S7150. These margins are narrow, indicating that the RX 7800M's average score of 27,883 places it in a tightly packed performance cluster where small percentage differences separate adjacent entries.

The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile has no nearest rivals listed in the database, which further underscores its lack of measured performance data. The database shows its average benchmark score as 0, and its percentile rank of 50 appears to be a default or placeholder value rather than a computed percentile based on actual test results. This means any performance conclusion about the Intel part must rely entirely on its architectural specifications rather than measured outcomes.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon RX 7800M wins in every benchmark category where data exists, simply because it has recorded scores and the Intel part has none. The AMD GPU's individual test results show strengths across different workloads. Its highest raw score comes from the Geekbench Vulkan test at 126,668, followed closely by the Geekbench OpenCL test at 120,778. These compute-oriented results indicate strong general-purpose GPU compute performance. The PassMark G3D score of 17,613 and the PassMark GPU Compute score of 9,342 reinforce this pattern of solid all-around performance.

The AMD part also shows differentiated performance across DirectX versions. Its PassMark DirectX 11 score of 176 exceeds its DirectX 9 score of 174, while DirectX 10 comes in at 99 and DirectX 12 at 89. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test yields a score of 2,994, which provides a modern DirectX 12 workload reference point. The PassMark G2D score of 892 covers 2D graphics operations, a category where the Intel part's integrated nature might theoretically compete, but no data confirms this.

For the Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile, the database records zero benchmark wins. Its specification sheet shows a 2,500 MHz boost clock, which is higher than the AMD part's 2,335 MHz boost clock, but without test scores, this cannot translate into a demonstrated performance advantage. The Intel part's 256 shading units, 16 texture mapping units, and 8 raster operation pipelines are far fewer than the AMD part's 3,840 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, so the architectural gap is substantial. The only category where the Intel part could claim a win based on specifications is power consumption, with a 25 W TDP versus the AMD part's 180 W TDP, but the database records no performance-per-watt benchmark.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon RX 7800M uses the Navi 32 chip built on RDNA 3.0 architecture, manufactured by TSMC on a 5 nm process. It integrates 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 81.2 million per square millimeter. The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile uses the Wildcat Lake chip built on Xe3-LPG architecture, manufactured by Intel on a 3 nm process. Its transistor count, die size, and transistor density are all listed as unknown in the database.

The AMD part's memory subsystem uses 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part uses system-shared memory with a system-dependent bandwidth figure, meaning its memory performance depends entirely on the host laptop's configuration. The AMD part's memory clock runs at 2,250 MHz, translating to 18 Gbps effective, while the Intel part's memory clock is listed simply as "System Shared."

The compute resources differ dramatically. The AMD part has 3,840 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, and 96 raster operation pipelines, along with 60 ray tracing cores. The Intel part has 256 shading units, 16 TMUs, and 8 ROPs, with only 2 ray tracing cores. The AMD part's pixel rate is 224.2 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 560.4 GTexel/s. The Intel part's pixel rate is 20.00 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 40.00 GTexel/s. The AMD part delivers 35.87 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 35.87 TFLOPS of FP16 performance at a 1:1 ratio. The Intel part delivers 1,280.0 GFLOPS of FP32 performance (which is 1.28 TFLOPS) and 2.560 TFLOPS of FP16 performance at a 2:1 ratio.

Clock behavior also differs. The AMD part has a base clock of 1,295 MHz, a boost clock of 2,335 MHz, and a game clock of 2,145 MHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2,500 MHz, with no game clock listed. The Intel part's very low base clock suggests aggressive power management, which aligns with its 25 W TDP compared to the AMD part's 180 W TDP.

Both parts use the PCIe bus interface, but differently. The AMD part uses PCIe 4.0 x16, while the Intel part is listed as "IGP" for its bus interface, indicating it is an integrated graphics processor that does not use a discrete PCIe connection. Both are classified as "IGP" for slot width, and both have no power connectors. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Both have display outputs listed as "Portable Device Dependent," meaning their display capabilities vary by the laptop they are installed in.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7800M has 3,840 shading units, while the Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile has only 256 shading units.

Q: What is the memory configuration of each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7800M 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: How do their power requirements compare?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7800M has a 180 W TDP, while the Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile has a 25 W TDP. Neither uses external power connectors.

Q: What are their production statuses?

A: Both the AMD Radeon RX 7800M and the Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile are listed as active in production.

Q: Do they support the same graphics APIs?

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

Q: What is the release date difference?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7800M was released on September 10, 2024, while the Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile is dated April 15, 2026.

The Verdict

The data shows that the AMD Radeon RX 7800M is a fully measured discrete-class mobile GPU with a substantial benchmark record, while the Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile is an integrated GPU with no recorded benchmark scores. The AMD part's average benchmark score of 27,883 and its 73rd percentile rank place it above the median of all tracked GPUs, and its nearest rivals are all discrete AMD or NVIDIA cards with average scores within 0.8% of its own. The Intel part's percentile rank of 50 suggests median positioning, but its zero average score means this rank is not supported by any measured data.

From a specification standpoint, the AMD part offers roughly 15 times more shading units, 15 times more TMUs, and 12 times more ROPs than the Intel part. Its FP32 throughput of 35.87 TFLOPS is about 28 times higher than the Intel part's 1,280.0 GFLOPS. The AMD part also has 30 times more ray tracing cores. The Intel part counters with a higher boost clock of 2,500 MHz versus 2,335 MHz, a smaller 3 nm process node versus 5 nm, and a dramatically lower 25 W TDP versus 180 W.

Users who need measured gaming and compute performance should look at the AMD Radeon RX 7800M, as it has actual benchmark scores that demonstrate its capability. Users who prioritize low power consumption and integrated simplicity should consider the Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile, but the database contains no performance measurements to validate its capability. The Intel part's system-shared memory model means its performance will depend heavily on the host system's memory configuration, while the AMD part has dedicated 12 GB of GDDR6 memory with fixed bandwidth.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every recorded specification. The AMD Radeon RX 7800M uses the Navi 32 chip with RDNA 3.0 architecture, while the Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile uses the Wildcat Lake chip with Xe3-LPG architecture. The AMD part is manufactured by TSMC on a 5 nm process, while the Intel part is manufactured by Intel on a 3 nm process. The AMD part has 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die, while the Intel part's transistor count and die size are unknown.

Memory specifications differ completely. The AMD part has 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth and a 2,250 MHz memory clock. The Intel part uses system-shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth and no dedicated memory clock. The compute units differ: the AMD part has 3,840 shading units, 240 TMUs, 96 ROPs, and 60 RT cores, versus the Intel part's 256 shading units, 16 TMUs, 8 ROPs, and 2 RT cores.

Clock speeds differ in pattern. The AMD part has a 1,295 MHz base clock, a 2,335 MHz boost clock, and a 2,145 MHz game clock. The Intel part has a 300 MHz base clock and a 2,500 MHz boost clock, with no game clock listed. The AMD part's pixel rate is 224.2 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 560.4 GTexel/s, while the Intel part's pixel rate is 20.00 GPixel/s and its texture rate is 40.00 GTexel/s. The AMD part's FP32 performance is 35.87 TFLOPS with 1:1 FP16, while the Intel part's FP32 performance is 1,280.0 GFLOPS with 2:1 FP16.

Power and interface specifications differ. The AMD part has a 180 W TDP and uses PCIe 4.0 x16, while the Intel part has a 25 W TDP and uses an IGP bus interface. Both are IGP slot width, both have no power connectors, and both have portable-device-dependent display outputs. The AMD part was released on September 10, 2024, while the Intel part is dated April 15, 2026. The AMD part's predecessor is Polaris Mobile, while the Intel part's predecessor is HD Graphics-M. Neither has a successor listed.