AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP vs Intel Arc A380E Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data positions the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP as the dominant performer in this comparison. Its average benchmark score of 63,830 places it in the 89th percentile of all GPUs in the database, while the Intel Arc A380E sits at the 50th percentile with no recorded benchmark scores. The RX 9060 XT LP delivers roughly six times the FP32 compute (24.99 TFLOPS versus 4.096 TFLOPS), carries more than double the memory (16 GB versus 6 GB), and uses a newer architecture on a smaller process node. The Arc A380E counters with a lower 75 W TDP, a single-slot form factor, and no external power connector, making it the clear choice for constrained embedded or low-power systems. The RX 9060 XT LP is the selection for any workload requiring compute throughput, larger memory capacity, or modern feature support, whereas the A380E fits scenarios where power draw and physical footprint are the primary constraints.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP has an average benchmark score of 63,830, which places it in the 89th percentile of all GPUs. The Intel Arc A380E has no recorded benchmark scores and sits in the 50th percentile.

Q: How do their memory configurations differ?

A: The RX 9060 XT LP uses 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 322.3 GB/s bandwidth. The Arc A380E uses 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus with 186.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What are the power requirements for each card?

A: The RX 9060 XT LP has a 140 W TDP, requires a single 8-pin power connector, and suggests a 300 W PSU. The Arc A380E has a 75 W TDP, requires no power connectors, and suggests a 250 W PSU.

Q: Which card supports more display outputs?

A: The Intel Arc A380E supports four DisplayPort 2.0 outputs. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP supports one HDMI 2.1b and two DisplayPort 2.1a outputs, for a total of three.

Q: What is the production status of each card?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP is listed as Active in production. The Intel Arc A380E is listed as End-of-life, with its successor identified as Battlemage.

Q: How do the physical dimensions compare?

A: The Arc A380E measures 254 mm in length, 127 mm in height, and 20 mm in width, and is a single-slot card. The RX 9060 XT LP is a dual-slot card, but its dimensions are not recorded in the database.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP uses the Navi 44 chip built on RDNA 4.0 architecture, belonging to the Navi IV (RX 9000) generation. It is fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm process, with 29,700 million transistors on a 199 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 149.2 million per square millimeter. The Intel Arc A380E uses the DG2-128 chip built on Xe-HPG architecture from the Alchemist (Arc 3) generation. It is fabricated on TSMC's 6 nm process, with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 45.9 million per square millimeter.

The RX 9060 XT LP features 2,048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, 64 raster operation pipelines, and 32 ray tracing cores. Its pixel rate is 195.2 GPixel/s, texture rate is 390.4 GTexel/s, and FP32 compute reaches 24.99 TFLOPS. FP16 performance is identical at 24.99 TFLOPS due to a 1:1 ratio. The Arc A380E has 1,024 shading units, 64 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and 8 ray tracing cores. Its pixel rate is 64.00 GPixel/s, texture rate is 128.0 GTexel/s, and FP32 compute reaches 4.096 TFLOPS. FP16 performance is 8.192 TFLOPS via a 2:1 ratio.

Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so API-level feature parity exists. The RX 9060 XT LP uses PCIe 5.0 x16 for its bus interface, while the Arc A380E uses PCIe 4.0 x8. The RX 9060 XT LP belongs to the Radeon RX 9000 series and its predecessor is Navi III; the Arc A380E's predecessor is Xe Graphics and its successor is Battlemage. The RX 9060 XT LP was released later, with a release date in December 2025, versus March 2024 for the Arc A380E.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ across nearly every recorded specification. The RX 9060 XT LP has a base clock of 1380 MHz and a boost clock of 3050 MHz, with a game clock of 2450 MHz. The Arc A380E has a base clock and boost clock both at 2000 MHz, with no recorded game clock. Memory clocks also differ: the RX 9060 XT LP runs at 2518 MHz with 20.1 Gbps effective, while the Arc A380E runs at 1937 MHz with 15.5 Gbps effective.

Memory capacity and bandwidth are substantially different, as noted above: 16 GB versus 6 GB, and 322.3 GB/s versus 186.0 GB/s. The bus widths are 128-bit versus 96-bit. The RX 9060 XT LP has double the shading units, TMUs, ROPs, and ray tracing cores compared to the Arc A380E. FP32 throughput is roughly six times higher on the AMD card, while FP16 throughput is roughly three times higher.

Power and physical characteristics differ sharply. The RX 9060 XT LP has a 140 W TDP, is dual-slot, and requires one 8-pin power connector. The Arc A380E has a 75 W TDP, is single-slot, and requires no power connectors. Suggested PSU ratings are 300 W for the AMD card and 250 W for the Intel card. The RX 9060 XT LP offers one HDMI 2.1b and two DisplayPort 2.1a outputs, whereas the Arc A380E offers four DisplayPort 2.0 outputs. The Arc A380E has recorded dimensions of 254 mm by 127 mm by 20 mm; the RX 9060 XT LP has no recorded dimensions.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between these two cards, and the wins tally shows zero wins for either side. However, the available aggregate data allows for a comparative analysis. The RX 9060 XT LP has two recorded benchmark scores: 88,183 in Geekbench OpenCL and 39,476 in Geekbench Vulkan, producing an average benchmark score of 63,830. The Arc A380E has zero recorded benchmark scores and an average benchmark score of zero, which places it at the 50th percentile of all GPUs.

The nearest rivals for the RX 9060 XT LP provide context for its performance tier. The NVIDIA CMP 30HX scores 63,842, a delta of 0 percent relative to the RX 9060 XT LP. The AMD Radeon RX 7600M scores 63,775, a delta of 0.1 percent. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 scores 63,693, a delta of 0.2 percent. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 9100 scores 64,212, a delta of -0.6 percent. These figures show the RX 9060 XT LP sits within a narrow band of comparable GPUs, roughly 0.6 percent below the top rival and 0.2 percent above the bottom rival in this group.

The compute difference is stark when translated to theoretical throughput. The RX 9060 XT LP delivers 24.99 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is 510 percent higher than the Arc A380E's 4.096 TFLOPS. In FP16, the RX 9060 XT LP delivers 24.99 TFLOPS versus 8.192 TFLOPS for the Arc A380E, a 205 percent advantage. Texture fill rate is 390.4 GTexel/s versus 128.0 GTexel/s, a 205 percent advantage. Pixel fill rate is 195.2 GPixel/s versus 64.00 GPixel/s, also a 205 percent advantage.

Memory bandwidth favors the RX 9060 XT LP by 73 percent: 322.3 GB/s versus 186.0 GB/s. The 16 GB memory capacity is 167 percent larger than the 6 GB on the Arc A380E. The RX 9060 XT LP also operates on a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface versus PCIe 4.0 x8, which doubles the lane count and uses a newer generation.

Where Each One Wins

The RX 9060 XT LP wins in every compute-oriented category recorded in the database. Its FP32 throughput of 24.99 TFLOPS makes it suitable for workloads that depend on single-precision floating point, such as general-purpose GPU compute, scientific simulation, or rendering tasks that rely on shader processing. The 16 GB memory capacity allows larger datasets, textures, or models to reside on the GPU without spilling to system memory, which is critical for machine learning inference, high-resolution texture rendering, or multi-app virtualized environments. The 322.3 GB/s bandwidth supports data-intensive operations at higher throughput than the Arc A380E's 186.0 GB/s.

The RX 9060 XT LP also wins on interface bandwidth with PCIe 5.0 x16, which provides more headroom for data transfers between the GPU and host system. Its 89th percentile ranking among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 63,830, confirms it operates in a performance tier far above the Arc A380E's 50th percentile. The presence of 32 ray tracing cores versus 8 on the Arc A380E suggests better ray-traced workload capability, though no direct ray tracing benchmarks are recorded in the database.

The Arc A380E wins in power efficiency and physical integration. Its 75 W TDP is 46 percent lower than the RX 9060 XT LP's 140 W, meaning it generates less heat and requires less cooling. It needs no power connectors, so it can be installed in systems without spare PCIe power cables. Its single-slot form factor, at 254 mm by 127 mm by 20 mm, occupies less space than the dual-slot RX 9060 XT LP. The suggested PSU of 250 W versus 300 W also indicates the Arc A380E fits into lower-power system builds.

The Arc A380E also wins on display output count, offering four DisplayPort 2.0 connections versus three outputs on the RX 9060 XT LP. For multi-monitor setups that require more than three displays, the Arc A380E provides the necessary connectivity without adapters. Its end-of-life production status, however, means it is no longer actively manufactured, while the RX 9060 XT LP remains in active production.

The choice between these two cards depends on the workload priority. For compute performance, memory capacity, and bandwidth, the RX 9060 XT LP is the only option that delivers modern performance levels. For low-power embedded systems, space-constrained chassis, or multi-display configurations where compute throughput is secondary, the Arc A380E offers a viable path with its minimal power draw and compact single-slot design.