AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB vs Intel Arc B370 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database measurements show a decisive outcome in the single available head-to-head comparison. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB scores 4093 points, while the Intel Arc B370 scores 1184 points. That result gives AMD a 245.7% lead, meaning the Radeon delivers more than three times the performance of the Intel part in this workload. The win count reflects that margin: AMD takes 1 win, Intel takes 0.

Looking at the percentile rankings reinforces the gap. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB sits at the 24th percentile among all GPUs in the database, which places it above roughly three-quarters of recorded graphics processors. The Intel Arc B370, by contrast, lands at the 5th percentile, indicating that the vast majority of GPUs in the database outperform it. The delta between these two percentile positions is substantial, and it aligns with the raw score difference observed in the benchmark.

The nearest rivals for each card further contextualize their standing. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB is surrounded by older integrated and mobile parts in the database rankings: it sits 0.4% above the Intel HD Graphics 630 (score 4075), 1.5% above the NVIDIA GeForce GT 755M (score 4033), 1.4% below the NVIDIA Quadro K2100M (score 4151), and 1.8% below the AMD Radeon R5 M330 (score 4170). These are tight margins, suggesting that in the Steel Nomad workload, the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB operates in a very narrow performance band relative to those specific entries.

The Intel Arc B370 has its own close cluster of rivals. It scores 0.2% below the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 (score 1186), 0.5% below the ATI Radeon HD 5770 (score 1190), 0.7% below the AMD Radeon HD 7650M (score 1192), and 1.4% above the AMD FirePro M2000 (score 1168). The score differences here are small, within a couple of percentage points in either direction, which indicates that the Arc B370 competes directly with a set of legacy discrete and mobile GPUs rather than with modern desktop parts.

The benchmark data does not include additional tests beyond Steel Nomad, so the analysis rests on that single workload. Within that constraint, the performance hierarchy is unambiguous. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB produces a score that is 245.7% higher than the Intel Arc B370, and the percentile gap (24 versus 5) confirms that this is not a fluke of one test but a reflection of fundamentally different performance classes.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different manufacturers, use different process nodes, and employ entirely different architectures. AMD builds the Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB on the RDNA 4.0 architecture, using the Navi 44 chip with the codename Strix Point, and places it in the Navi IV (RX 9000) generation. Intel builds the Arc B370 on the Xe3-LPG architecture, using the Panther Lake chip, and places it in the Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) generation. These are not incremental revisions of a shared design; they are separate architectural lineages with different design priorities.

The manufacturing process differs as well. AMD uses a 4 nm node from TSMC, while Intel uses a 3 nm node from Intel's own foundry. The die and transistor counts tell a more complete story, but only for one side: the AMD chip contains 29,700 million transistors on a 199 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 149.2 million per square millimeter. Intel does not disclose transistor count or die size for the Arc B370, so those figures are absent from the database.

Compute resources diverge sharply. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, 64 render output units, and 32 ray tracing cores. The Intel Arc B370 has 1280 shading units, 40 texture mapping units, 20 render output units, and 10 ray tracing cores. In every category, AMD has more hardware resources, and in some categories the ratio is extreme: AMD has 3.2 times the TMUs and 3.2 times the ROPs, while its shading unit count is 1.6 times higher and its RT core count is 3.2 times higher.

Pixel and texture throughput follow the hardware counts. The AMD part reaches 200.3 GPixel/s and 400.6 GTexel/s, while the Intel part reaches 48.00 GPixel/s and 96.00 GTexel/s. That is a 4.2x difference in pixel rate and a 4.2x difference in texture rate, closely matching the ROP and TMU ratios. Floating point performance shows a similar pattern: AMD delivers 25.64 TFLOPS for FP32, Intel delivers 6.144 TFLOPS for FP32, a factor of 4.2x. For FP16, AMD delivers 25.64 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio, while Intel delivers 12.29 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio, meaning Intel's FP16 throughput is double its FP32 throughput but still only about half of AMD's FP16 figure.

Memory architecture is another fundamental split. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, with a bandwidth of 322.3 GB/s. The Intel Arc B370 uses system shared memory, meaning it has no dedicated VRAM; its memory type, bus width, and bandwidth are all listed as system dependent or shared. This is a structural difference that affects how each GPU accesses data, and it contributes to the performance gap in memory-intensive workloads.

Clock speeds also differ. AMD runs at a base clock of 1700 MHz, a boost clock of 3130 MHz, and a game clock of 2530 MHz, with memory clocked at 2518 MHz (20.1 Gbps effective). Intel runs at a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with no separate game clock and system shared memory. The base clock difference is particularly large: AMD's base is more than five times Intel's base, even though boost clocks are closer (3130 MHz versus 2400 MHz).

Power and physical design reflect the performance difference. AMD has a TDP of 150 W, requires a single 8-pin power connector, and occupies a dual-slot form factor with a suggested PSU of 450 W. Intel has a TDP of 25 W, uses no power connectors, and is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with no separate slot width. The bus interface differs as well: AMD uses PCIe 5.0 x16, Intel uses IGP, meaning it connects through the processor rather than a discrete PCIe slot.

Display outputs also diverge. AMD provides 1x HDMI 2.1b and 2x DisplayPort 2.1a. Intel's outputs are listed as portable device dependent, reflecting its integrated nature in mobile or compact systems. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so API compatibility is identical.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB wins in every measurable benchmark category in the database. It holds the sole head-to-head victory with a 245.7% margin in Steel Nomad DX12. It wins on raw compute, memory bandwidth, pixel throughput, texture throughput, and ray tracing resources. Any workload that stresses GPU compute, memory bandwidth, or rasterization will favor AMD based on the recorded data.

The Intel Arc B370 does not win any benchmark in the database. Its wins, if any exist in real-world scenarios, are not captured by the recorded measurements. What the data does show is that Intel's part operates in a much lower performance tier, with a percentile ranking of 5 compared to AMD's 24. The Arc B370's nearest rivals are all legacy parts from the early 2010s, such as the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and the ATI Radeon HD 5770. That places it in a category defined by older, low-power GPUs rather than modern desktop parts.

There is one area where the Intel Arc B370 shows a different characteristic: power consumption. With a TDP of 25 W and no power connectors, it consumes 150 W less than the AMD part's 150 W TDP. That makes it suitable for systems without discrete power delivery, but the performance trade-off is severe. The database does not include a performance-per-watt metric, so any efficiency comparison would require calculations beyond the recorded data.

For gaming at high settings, high resolutions, or with ray tracing enabled, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB is the clear choice based on its 4.2x advantage in FP32 throughput, 4.2x advantage in pixel rate, and 3.2x advantage in RT cores. For lightweight or legacy workloads, the Intel Arc B370 may suffice, but the data shows no scenario where it outperforms AMD in the recorded benchmark.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB than the Intel Arc B370 in the recorded benchmark?

A: In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, AMD scores 4093 versus Intel's 1184, a 245.7% lead for AMD.

Q: What are the percentile rankings for each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB sits at the 24th percentile among all GPUs, while the Intel Arc B370 sits at the 5th percentile.

Q: Does the Intel Arc B370 have any dedicated video memory?

A: No, it uses system shared memory. Its memory type, bus width, and bandwidth are all listed as system dependent or shared, unlike AMD's 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 322.3 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What are the TDP values for the two GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB has a TDP of 150 W and requires a single 8-pin power connector. The Intel Arc B370 has a TDP of 25 W and uses no power connectors.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB has 2048 shading units, while the Intel Arc B370 has 1280 shading units.

Q: Are the API features the same on both GPUs?

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

The Verdict

The data supports a clear verdict: the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB is the significantly faster GPU. Its benchmark score of 4093 is 245.7% higher than the Intel Arc B370's 1184, and its 24th percentile ranking versus Intel's 5th percentile confirms a wide performance gulf. In every hardware resource category, from shading units to memory bandwidth to pixel rate, AMD holds a substantial advantage. The AMD part also offers dedicated 8 GB GDDR6 memory with 322.3 GB/s bandwidth, while Intel relies entirely on system shared memory.

The Intel Arc B370 is not a competitive alternative for anyone seeking discrete GPU performance. Its score places it among legacy mobile and low-end desktop parts from over a decade ago, such as the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and the ATI Radeon HD 5770. Its only distinguishing feature is its low 25 W TDP and integrated nature, which eliminates the need for power connectors and a discrete PCIe slot. That makes it a candidate only for ultra-compact or low-power systems where the AMD part's 150 W TDP and dual-slot form factor would not fit.

For users who prioritize graphics performance, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB is the only rational choice based on the recorded measurements. The Intel Arc B370's role is limited to integrated graphics scenarios where performance expectations are minimal. The database records no benchmark where Intel wins, and the architecture differences, including process node, compute resources, and memory configuration, all favor AMD.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB | Intel Arc B370 |

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

| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Xe3-LPG |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 29,700 million | unknown |

| Die Size | 199 mm² | unknown |

| Base Clock | 1700 MHz | 300 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 3130 MHz | 2400 MHz |

| Game Clock | 2530 MHz | null |

| Memory Size | 8 GB | System Shared |

| Memory Type | GDDR6 | System Shared |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | System Shared |

| Memory Bandwidth | 322.3 GB/s | System Dependent |

| Shading Units | 2048 | 1280 |

| TMUs | 128 | 40 |

| ROPs | 64 | 20 |

| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 10 |

| Pixel Rate | 200.3 GPixel/s | 48.00 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 400.6 GTexel/s | 96.00 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 25.64 TFLOPS | 6.144 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 25.64 TFLOPS (1:1) | 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 150 W | 25 W |

| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |

| Suggested PSU | 450 W | null |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | IGP |

| Slot Width | Dual-slot | IGP |

| Display Outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1b, 2x DisplayPort 2.1a | Portable Device Dependent |

| Release Date | 2025-06-03 | 2026-01-26 |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

| Launch MSRP | 299 USD | null |