AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP vs Intel Arc A380E x2 Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP and the Intel Arc A380E x2 occupy entirely different positions in the hardware landscape. The database shows the RX 9060 XT LP sitting at the 89th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 63,830. The Arc A380E x2, by contrast, holds the 50th percentile with no recorded average score in the measurements. The RX 9060 XT LP delivers roughly six times the FP32 compute throughput, 2.6 times the memory capacity, and 1.7 times the memory bandwidth. It also uses a newer 4 nm process node versus Intel's 6 nm, and its Navi 44 chip packs 29,700 million transistors against 7,200 million on the DG2-128.

The Arc A380E x2 finds its purpose in multi-display, low-profile embedded environments. It is a single-slot card with eight mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, a 265 mm length, 127 mm height, and 20 mm width. The RX 9060 XT LP is a dual-slot design with a single HDMI 2.1b and two DisplayPort 2.1a outputs. For a workstation needing many independent display channels in a compact chassis, the Arc A380E x2 is the only option between these two. For any compute, gaming, or rendering workload, the RX 9060 XT LP is the decisive choice, as its benchmark data places it among the top 11 percent of all GPUs.

Architecture Differences

The two cards share a TSMC foundry but diverge sharply in process technology. The RX 9060 XT LP uses a 4 nm node, while the Arc A380E x2 uses 6 nm. That process gap helps explain the transistor density: the Navi 44 die measures 199 mm² and holds 29,700 million transistors for a density of 149.2 million per mm². The DG2-128 die is smaller at 157 mm² but holds only 7,200 million transistors, yielding 45.9 million per mm².

The RX 9060 XT LP runs RDNA 4.0 architecture, part of the Navi IV (RX 9000) generation. It has 2,048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, 64 ROPs, and 32 ray tracing cores. Its FP32 throughput is 24.99 TFLOPS, and FP16 runs at the same 24.99 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio. The Arc A380E x2 uses Xe-HPG architecture from the Alchemist (Arc 3) generation. It has 1,024 shading units, 64 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and 8 ray tracing cores. Its FP32 rate is 4.096 TFLOPS, while FP16 reaches 8.192 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio.

Memory configurations differ substantially. The RX 9060 XT LP carries 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 322.3 GB/s of bandwidth. The Arc A380E x2 has 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus, providing 186.0 GB/s. Clock behavior also differs. The RX 9060 XT LP has a 1380 MHz base, a 2450 MHz game clock, and a 3050 MHz boost. The Arc A380E x2 runs a flat 2000 MHz base and boost, with no separate game clock recorded.

Interface and power delivery separate the two as well. The RX 9060 XT LP uses PCIe 5.0 x16 and draws up to 140 W through a single 8-pin connector. The Arc A380E x2 uses PCIe 4.0 x8 and consumes up to 130 W via a single 6-pin connector. Both suggest a 300 W power supply. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Where Each One Wins

The RX 9060 XT LP wins in every compute-oriented benchmark category represented in the database. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 88,183 and Vulkan score of 39,476 demonstrate strong general-purpose throughput. The FP32 figure of 24.99 TFLOPS positions it far ahead of the Arc A380E x2's 4.096 TFLOPS, a six-fold advantage. Pixel rate favors the AMD card at 195.2 GPixel/s versus 64.00 GPixel/s, and texture rate favors it at 390.4 GTexel/s versus 128.0 GTexel/s.

The Arc A380E x2 wins in physical form factor and display output count. Its single-slot width, 265 mm length, and eight mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs make it a dedicated multi-display solution. The RX 9060 XT LP offers only three display outputs total. The Intel card is also end-of-life per the production status field, while the AMD card is marked active.

In terms of memory capacity for large datasets, the RX 9060 XT LP's 16 GB clearly outperforms the Arc A380E x2's 6 GB. Bandwidth likewise favors AMD at 322.3 GB/s versus 186.0 GB/s. The RX 9060 XT LP also has a higher boost clock at 3050 MHz versus 2000 MHz, and its 4 nm process gives it a thermal and efficiency edge over the 6 nm Intel part, though both suggest the same 300 W PSU.

The Arc A380E x2 does hold an advantage in memory clock ratio for FP16 compute. Its FP16 throughput of 8.192 TFLOPS is double its FP32 rate, whereas the RX 9060 XT LP runs FP16 at a 1:1 ratio. That said, the absolute FP16 number for AMD still dwarfs Intel's figure.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP has an average benchmark score of 63,830, placing it in the 89th percentile among all GPUs. The Intel Arc A380E x2 has no recorded average score and sits in the 50th percentile.

Q: How do the memory capacities compare?

A: The RX 9060 XT LP has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 322.3 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 supports eight mini-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 are the physical dimensions of each card?

A: The Intel Arc A380E x2 measures 265 mm in length, 127 mm in height, and 20 mm in width, and occupies a single slot. The RX 9060 XT LP is a dual-slot card, with no dimensions recorded in the database.

Q: Which architecture does each GPU use?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP uses RDNA 4.0 architecture on a 4 nm process. The Intel Arc A380E x2 uses Xe-HPG architecture on a 6 nm process.

Q: What is the compute throughput difference in FP32?

A: The RX 9060 XT LP delivers 24.99 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, while the Arc A380E x2 delivers 4.096 TFLOPS. That is a factor of approximately six in favor of the AMD card.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records two benchmark results for the RX 9060 XT LP and none for the Arc A380E x2. In Geekbench OpenCL, the AMD card scores 88,183. In Geekbench Vulkan, it scores 39,476. These are the only direct benchmark measurements available, and the Intel card has no corresponding entries.

The nearest rivals to the RX 9060 XT LP, as recorded in the database, provide context for its standing. The NVIDIA CMP 30HX has an average score of 63,842, essentially identical with a 0 percent delta. The AMD Radeon RX 7600M scores 63,775, trailing by 0.1 percent. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 scores 63,693, trailing by 0.2 percent. The AMD Radeon Pro WX 9100 scores 64,212, ahead by 0.6 percent. These margins are all within a single percentage point, meaning the RX 9060 XT LP sits in a tightly contested performance cluster.

The average benchmark score of 63,830 for the RX 9060 XT LP combines its OpenCL and Vulkan results into a single figure. The Arc A380E x2 has an average score of 0, reflecting the absence of recorded benchmarks. That absence, combined with its 50th percentile placement, indicates it is not positioned for raw compute performance.

In rasterization throughput, the RX 9060 XT LP's 195.2 GPixel/s pixel rate compares to 64.00 GPixel/s for the Arc A380E x2. In texture fill, the AMD card posts 390.4 GTexel/s versus 128.0 GTexel/s. Both metrics show a roughly three-fold advantage for AMD. The shading unit count of 2,048 versus 1,024, and the ray tracing core count of 32 versus 8, follow the same pattern.

Memory bandwidth differences are similarly stark. The RX 9060 XT LP moves 322.3 GB/s, while the Arc A380E x2 manages 186.0 GB/s. The AMD card's 16 GB frame buffer also allows for larger texture sets and data residency than the Intel card's 6 GB. The bus width of 128 bits on the RX 9060 XT LP versus 96 bits on the Arc A380E x2 partially explains the bandwidth gap, along with the faster 20.1 Gbps effective memory speed on the AMD card versus 15.5 Gbps on the Intel part.

Clock speeds show the RX 9060 XT LP boosting to 3050 MHz, far above the Arc A380E x2's fixed 2000 MHz. The base clock of 1380 MHz on the AMD card is lower than Intel's 2000 MHz, but the game clock of 2450 MHz and the boost of 3050 MHz indicate sustained high-frequency operation under load. The Intel card has no game clock field recorded.

Process node advantages flow into transistor counts. The RX 9060 XT LP contains 29,700 million transistors, more than four times the 7,200 million in the Arc A380E x2, despite a die size of 199 mm² versus 157 mm². Transistor density of 149.2 million per mm² on the AMD card versus 45.9 million per mm² on the Intel card reflects the 4 nm versus 6 nm manufacturing difference.

The production status field lists the RX 9060 XT LP as active with a release date of December 2025, while the Arc A380E x2 is end-of-life with a release date of March 2024 and a successor listed as Battlemage. That lifecycle difference, combined with the benchmark data, explains why the RX 9060 XT LP commands the 89th percentile while the Arc A380E x2 sits at the 50th. For any workload measured by OpenCL or Vulkan, the RX 9060 XT LP is the clear performer. For multi-display density in a constrained slot, the Arc A380E x2 holds a unique niche with its eight mini-DisplayPort outputs and single-slot profile.