AMD Radeon RX 7800M vs Intel Arc Graphics 4 Xe Mobile Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains benchmark scores for the AMD Radeon RX 7800M, while the Intel Arc Graphics 4 Xe Mobile entry has no benchmark results listed. This makes a direct score-for-score comparison impossible, but the available measurements for the RX 7800M establish a clear performance baseline.

The RX 7800M posts an average benchmark score of 27883 across all recorded tests. Its strongest result appears in Geekbench Vulkan, where it reaches 126668 points, with Geekbench OpenCL close behind at 120778. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the GPU records a score of 2994. Passmark results vary by API generation: the G3D score sits at 17613, GPU compute at 9342, G2D at 892, DirectX 11 at 176, DirectX 9 at 174, DirectX 10 at 99, and DirectX 12 at 89.

The RX 7800M holds a percentile ranking of 73 against all GPUs in the database, placing it above the median performer. Its nearest rivals, according to the database, include the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 with an average score of 27839, the AMD Radeon Pro W5500X at 27973, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti at 28020, and the AMD FirePro S7150 at 28117. The RX 7800M trails the FirePro S7150 by 0.8 percent, sits 0.5 percent behind the GTX 980 Ti, and falls 0.3 percent short of the Pro W5500X. Against the Pro Vega 20, it leads by 0.2 percent. These deltas are narrow, indicating that the RX 7800M clusters tightly with those four cards in aggregate performance.

For the Intel Arc Graphics 4 Xe Mobile, the database lists no benchmark entries and an average score of zero. Its percentile ranking of 50 reflects a median position among all GPUs, but without recorded test results, no exact score comparisons can be drawn. The data presents the RX 7800M as a measured performer with a substantial score profile, while the Intel part remains unquantified in the benchmark suite.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs diverge sharply at the silicon level. The AMD Radeon RX 7800M uses the Navi 32 chip built on RDNA 3.0 architecture, manufactured by TSMC on a 5 nm process. The chip integrates 28,100 million transistors within a 346 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 81.2 million per square millimeter. The Intel Arc Graphics 4 Xe Mobile uses the Panther Lake chip with Xe3-LPG architecture, fabricated by Intel on a 3 nm process. Intel's transistor count and die size are listed as unknown in the database, so no density figure can be stated.

Clock behavior differs substantially. The RX 7800M runs at a base clock of 1295 MHz, with a boost clock of 2335 MHz and a game clock of 2145 MHz. Its memory clock operates at 2250 MHz, delivering 18 Gbps effective. The Intel part has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2300 MHz, with no game clock recorded. The Intel GPU uses system-shared memory, so its memory clock is not independently specified.

Memory configuration separates the two clearly. The RX 7800M carries 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, providing 432.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Arc Graphics 4 Xe Mobile relies entirely on system-shared memory, meaning capacity, type, bus width, and bandwidth are all system dependent. This gives AMD a dedicated, high-bandwidth memory subsystem while Intel depends on the host platform's shared resources.

Compute resources favor AMD heavily. The RX 7800M contains 3840 shading units, 240 texture mapping units, 96 raster output pipelines, and 60 ray tracing cores. The Intel part has 512 shading units, 32 TMUs, 16 ROPs, and 4 ray tracing cores. Pixel throughput for AMD reaches 224.2 GPixel/s, while Intel manages 36.80 GPixel/s. Texture rate for AMD is 560.4 GTexel/s versus 73.60 GTexel/s for Intel. Floating-point performance shows a 35.87 TFLOPS FP32 figure for AMD, while Intel delivers 2.355 TFLOPS FP32. In FP16, AMD matches its FP32 at 35.87 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio; Intel achieves 4.710 TFLOPS FP16 with a 2:1 ratio.

Power envelopes diverge just as widely. The RX 7800M draws a 180 W TDP, while the Intel part consumes 25 W. Both are integrated graphics processors with no power connectors, and both rely on the portable device for display output. The RX 7800M connects via PCIe 4.0 x16, whereas the Intel GPU uses an IGP bus interface. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Release timing also differs. The RX 7800M launched on September 10, 2024, and succeeded Polaris Mobile. The Intel Arc Graphics 4 Xe Mobile has a release date of January 26, 2026, with no predecessor listed. Both parts remain in active production status.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data gives the RX 7800M clear victories across every recorded test category. Its 126668 Vulkan score and 120778 OpenCL score indicate strong compute and graphics throughput in cross-platform APIs. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result of 2994 confirms DirectX 12 gaming capability. Passmark G3D at 17613 and GPU compute at 9342 round out a consistent pattern of solid performance in both rasterization and general-purpose workloads.

The RX 7800M's nearest rival comparisons place it in a competitive middle tier. It sits within 0.8 percent of four other GPUs, which suggests that in aggregate workloads, the card trades blows with the Radeon Pro Vega 20, Radeon Pro W5500X, GeForce GTX 980 Ti, and FirePro S7150. Its percentile rank of 73 indicates it outperforms roughly three-quarters of all GPUs in the database, making it a capable choice for demanding graphics tasks.

The Intel Arc Graphics 4 Xe Mobile has no recorded benchmark wins because the database contains no scores for it. Its 50th percentile ranking, however, places it at the median of all GPUs, which implies it should handle mainstream workloads adequately. The 25 W TDP and system-shared memory suggest a power-efficient design intended for thin, portable devices where battery life and thermal headroom matter more than peak performance.

Use-case separation follows the silicon differences. The RX 7800M, with 12 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory, 432.0 GB/s bandwidth, and 35.87 TFLOPS FP32, suits GPU-intensive applications such as high-resolution gaming, 3D rendering, and compute-heavy tasks. Its 60 ray tracing cores provide hardware acceleration for ray-traced effects. The Intel part, with 512 shading units and 2.355 TFLOPS FP32, targets lighter workloads: everyday productivity, media playback, and casual gaming, where its 25 W power draw and shared memory architecture keep system costs and thermal demands low.

The Verdict

The data points to a stark performance hierarchy. The AMD Radeon RX 7800M delivers measured scores across ten benchmark tests, with an average of 27883 and a 73rd percentile standing, while the Intel Arc Graphics 4 Xe Mobile has no benchmark entries and sits at the 50th percentile. For users who need a discrete-class integrated GPU with dedicated memory and high compute throughput, the RX 7800M is the clear choice based on recorded results. Its 3840 shading units, 60 ray tracing cores, and 432.0 GB/s bandwidth provide a foundation for demanding graphics workloads, and its nearest rivals all fall within a narrow 0.8 percent band, indicating consistent, competitive performance.

The Intel Arc Graphics 4 Xe Mobile serves a different purpose. Its 25 W TDP and 3 nm Intel process point toward efficiency, and its system-shared memory design eliminates the need for dedicated VRAM. The database shows no benchmark results for this part, so its real-world performance cannot be quantified here. The 50th percentile ranking suggests median performance, appropriate for portable devices prioritizing battery life over raw speed.

The verdict is straightforward: the RX 7800M wins every measurable benchmark category, and the Intel part wins on power efficiency and integration simplicity. Each GPU addresses a different segment, and the recorded data supports the RX 7800M for performance-oriented mobile systems while leaving the Intel GPU's capabilities unverified in the benchmark suite.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the AMD Radeon RX 7800M?

A: The RX 7800M has an average benchmark score of 27883 across all recorded tests, with a 73rd percentile ranking among all GPUs in the database.

Q: Does the Intel Arc Graphics 4 Xe Mobile have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The Intel part has an empty benchmark list and an average score of zero, though it holds a 50th percentile ranking among all GPUs.

Q: How does the RX 7800M compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 7800M leads the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 by 0.2 percent, trails the AMD Radeon Pro W5500X by 0.3 percent, falls 0.5 percent behind the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Ti, and sits 0.8 percent below the AMD FirePro S7150.

Q: What memory configurations do the two GPUs use?

A: The RX 7800M uses 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus with 432.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Arc Graphics 4 Xe Mobile uses system-shared memory, with capacity, type, bus width, and bandwidth all dependent on the host system.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each GPU?

A: The RX 7800M has a TDP of 180 W, while the Intel Arc Graphics 4 Xe Mobile has a TDP of 25 W. Both are integrated graphics processors with no power connectors.

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

A: The RX 7800M has 3840 shading units and 60 ray tracing cores. The Intel Arc Graphics 4 Xe Mobile has 512 shading units and 4 ray tracing cores.