AMD Radeon RX 9060 vs Intel Arc A380E x2 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows a decisive split between these two GPUs, though the comparison is complicated by the fact that the Intel Arc A380E x2 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 carries ten benchmark entries across DirectX 10, 11, 12, 9, OpenCL, Vulkan, G2D, G3D, and compute workloads, while the Intel part has zero recorded entries. This means the AMD card wins every measurable category by default, but the Intel part still holds positional advantages in form factor and connectivity that the raw scores do not capture.

The RX 9060 posts an average benchmark score of 16014, which places it in the 59th percentile of all GPUs tracked by the database. Its strongest individual result is the Geekbench OpenCL score of 88183, followed by a PassMark G3D result of 17631. The weakest recorded result is a PassMark DirectX 12 score of 44, which stands in sharp contrast to the same card's DirectX 11 score of 182 and DirectX 9 score of 280. The DirectX 12 result may reflect driver overhead or workload characteristics rather than raw hardware capability, given that the Steel Nomad DX12 test returns a much healthier 3322.

The Intel Arc A380E x2 has an average benchmark score of zero and sits in the 50th percentile, with no rivals listed and no wins recorded. The database shows it as an end-of-life product, which likely explains the absence of test data. Its design goals appear oriented toward multi-display deployment rather than raw compute throughput, as indicated by its eight mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural generations and process nodes. The AMD part uses RDNA 4.0 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, built around the Navi 44 chip with the Strix Point codename. The Intel part uses Xe-HPG architecture on a 6 nm TSMC process, built around the DG2-128 chip from the Alchemist generation. The transistor counts reflect the gap in scale: AMD packs 29,700 million transistors into a 199 mm² die, yielding a density of 149.2 million transistors per square millimeter. Intel's DG2-128 contains 7,200 million transistors across 157 mm², for a density of 45.9 million per square millimeter. The AMD chip more than triples Intel's transistor count while using a smaller process node.

The compute resources differ substantially. AMD fields 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, 64 render output units, and 28 ray tracing cores. Intel counters with 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and 8 ray tracing cores. The AMD card doubles Intel's ROP count and nearly triples its RT core count. Neither card lists tensor cores in the database.

Memory configurations also diverge. The RX 9060 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128 bit bus, producing 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Arc A380E x2 uses 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96 bit bus, producing 186.0 GB/s. Clock behavior differs as well: AMD runs a 1700 MHz base clock with a 2990 MHz boost and a 2400 MHz game clock, while Intel runs a flat 2000 MHz base and boost with no game clock listed. Memory clocks are 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) for AMD and 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective) for Intel.

The physical and interface profiles also diverge. AMD uses a dual-slot design with a single 8-pin power connector and a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface. Intel uses a single-slot design with a single 6-pin power connector and a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. Both list a 300 W suggested PSU. TDP figures are nearly identical: 132 W for AMD, 130 W for Intel. The Intel card is physically defined in the database at 265 mm length, 127 mm height, and 20 mm width, while AMD's dimensions are not recorded.

Display output strategy marks the clearest design intent difference. AMD provides one HDMI 2.1b port and two DisplayPort 2.1a ports. Intel provides eight mini-DisplayPort 2.0 ports. The Intel part is built for multi-screen installations where display count matters more than raw rendering power.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for this pair, and the Intel Arc A380E x2 has no individual benchmark scores recorded at all. The comparison therefore rests entirely on the AMD card's measured results against the broader GPU population.

The RX 9060's average benchmark score of 16014 places it within 0.7% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which averages 16129. That is a near dead heat. The AMD card sits 1% ahead of the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862) and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15852), and 2.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679). These deltas indicate the RX 9060 occupies a performance band just below the RTX 3060 Ti and just above a cluster of older and midrange AMD parts.

The individual scores tell a more textured story. The Geekbench OpenCL result of 88183 is the standout figure, more than double the Vulkan score of 39476 on the same workload suite. The PassMark G3D score of 17631 aligns with the average score of 16014, suggesting consistent general 3D performance. The compute score of 9919 is respectable but not elite. The DirectX 9 score of 280 and DirectX 11 score of 182 show stronger legacy API performance than the DirectX 12 score of 44, which is anomalously low. The DirectX 10 score of 104 and the G2D score of 1002 round out the profile.

The Steel Nomad DX12 result of 3322 provides the most modern gaming-oriented data point. It represents the card's performance under a current DirectX 12 workload and aligns with the 59th percentile overall placement.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 has an average benchmark score of 16014. The Intel Arc A380E x2 has no recorded benchmark scores, so its average is 0.

Q: How does the RX 9060 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It is 0.7% behind the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (16129), and 1% ahead of both the AMD Radeon R9 370X (15862) and AMD Radeon RX 7700 (15852). It is 2.1% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 (15679).

Q: What are the memory capacities of these two cards?

A: The RX 9060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128 bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Arc A380E x2 has 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96 bit bus with 186.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which card supports more display outputs?

A: The Intel Arc A380E x2 provides 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 provides 1x HDMI 2.1b and 2x DisplayPort 2.1a outputs.

Q: What is the production status of each card?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 is listed as Active production. The Intel Arc A380E x2 is listed as End-of-life.

Q: How do the TDP ratings compare?

A: The RX 9060 is rated at 132 W and the Arc A380E x2 is rated at 130 W. Both list a 300 W suggested PSU.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 9060 | Intel Arc A380E x2 |

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

| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Xe-HPG |

| Generation | Navi IV (RX 9000) | Alchemist (Arc 3) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 6 nm |

| Transistors | 29,700 million | 7,200 million |

| Die size | 199 mm² | 157 mm² |

| Transistor density | 149.2M / mm² | 45.9M / mm² |

| Base clock | 1700 MHz | 2000 MHz |

| Boost clock | 2990 MHz | 2000 MHz |

| Game clock | 2400 MHz | Not listed |

| Memory clock | 2250 MHz 18 Gbps effective | 1937 MHz 15.5 Gbps effective |

| Memory size | 8 GB | 6 GB |

| Memory bus width | 128 bit | 96 bit |

| Memory bandwidth | 288.0 GB/s | 186.0 GB/s |

| Shading units | 1792 | 1024 |

| TMUs | 112 | 64 |

| ROPs | 64 | 32 |

| Ray tracing cores | 28 | 8 |

| Pixel rate | 191.4 GPixel/s | 64.00 GPixel/s |

| Texture rate | 334.9 GTexel/s | 128.0 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 21.43 TFLOPS | 4.096 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 21.43 TFLOPS (1:1) | 8.192 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 132 W | 130 W |

| Slot width | Dual-slot | Single-slot |

| Power connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |

| Bus interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

| Display outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1b, 2x DisplayPort 2.1a | 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 |

| Production status | Active | End-of-life |

| Release date | 2025-08-04 | 2024-03-31 |

| Predecessor | Navi III | Xe Graphics |

| Successor | Not listed | Battlemage |

| Length | Not listed | 265 mm 10.4 inches |

| Height | Not listed | 127 mm 5 inches |

| Width | Not listed | 20 mm 0.8 inches |

| Percentile vs all GPUs | 59 | 50 |

| Average benchmark score | 16014 | 0 |

The specification table confirms a fundamental mismatch in scale. AMD's chip uses more than four times the transistor count, more than twice the shading units, double the ROPs, and more than five times the FP32 throughput. The RX 9060 delivers 21.43 TFLOPS of FP32 performance versus 4.096 TFLOPS for the Intel part. Pixel rate favors AMD at 191.4 GPixel/s versus 64.00 GPixel/s, and texture rate favors AMD at 334.9 GTexel/s versus 128.0 GTexel/s. The FP16 figures also diverge sharply: AMD achieves 21.43 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio, while Intel reaches 8.192 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio, meaning the Intel card's FP16 throughput is exactly double its FP32 rate.

The API support is identical on paper: both cards list DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The bus interfaces differ, with AMD on PCIe 5.0 x16 and Intel on PCIe 4.0 x8. The slot designs reflect different deployment targets, with AMD using a dual-slot cooler and Intel a single-slot design. The Intel card's eight mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs make it a specialized tool for multi-display environments, while the AMD card's conventional output set suits standard consumer use. The production status also differs, with AMD listed as Active and Intel as End-of-life, reinforcing that the RX 9060 is a current product while the Arc A380E x2 has been superseded.