AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP vs Intel Arc B770 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database scores show a clear disparity between these two cards, though the comparison is limited by incomplete data. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP has two benchmark entries, while the Intel Arc B770 has none in the current database, resulting in a 0 to 0 win split in direct head-to-head tests. The AMD card posts a Geekbench OpenCL score of 88183 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 39476, with an average benchmark score of 63830. The Intel Arc B770's average benchmark score is recorded as 0, which places it at the 50th percentile among all GPUs, while the AMD card sits at the 89th percentile.

Because the Intel card lacks any benchmark records, the database cannot compute a meaningful delta between the two. This absence of data is itself informative: the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP has an established performance profile, while the Intel Arc B770's performance remains unverified in this database. The AMD card's nearest rivals provide context for its standing. It sits within 0.6% of the NVIDIA CMP 30HX, which averages 63842, and within 0.1% of the AMD Radeon RX 7600M, which averages 63775. It also trails the AMD Radeon Pro WX 9100 by 0.6%, that card averaging 64212. These tight margins indicate the RX 9060 XT LP is positioned in a densely packed performance tier.

The absence of Intel Arc B770 benchmark data means any head-to-head comparison must rely on architectural specifications rather than measured results. The recorded numbers show the AMD card delivering 24.99 TFLOPS FP32, while the Intel card delivers 19.66 TFLOPS FP32, a difference of roughly 27% in raw shader throughput. In FP16, the gap reverses: the Intel card outputs 39.32 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, while the AMD card outputs 24.99 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio. These figures suggest the AMD card holds the advantage in standard single-precision workloads, while the Intel card is designed for higher throughput in half-precision compute scenarios.

Architecture Differences

The two cards come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP uses the Navi 44 chip based on RDNA 4.0, part of the Navi IV (RX 9000) generation. The Intel Arc B770 uses the BMG-G31 chip based on Xe2-HPG, part of the Battlemage (Arc 7) generation. Both are built by TSMC, but on different nodes: the AMD card uses 4 nm, while the Intel card uses 5 nm. This node difference contributes to the AMD card's smaller die size of 199 mm² compared to the Intel card's 368 mm². The AMD die houses 29,700 million transistors, giving a transistor density of 149.2 million per mm². The Intel card's transistor count is listed as unknown, though its larger die with no density figure suggests a less dense layout.

The memory subsystems differ substantially. Both cards have 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, but the AMD card uses a 128-bit bus with 322.3 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel card uses a 256-bit bus with 512.0 GB/s bandwidth. This gives the Intel card a 58.9% bandwidth advantage, which is significant for high-resolution textures and memory-heavy workloads. The AMD card compensates with higher clock speeds: its boost clock reaches 3050 MHz with a game clock of 2450 MHz and a base of 1380 MHz, while the Intel card boosts to 2400 MHz with a base of 2100 MHz. Memory clocks also differ, with the AMD card running at 2518 MHz (20.1 Gbps effective) versus the Intel card's 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective).

The compute unit configurations reveal different design priorities. The AMD card has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 render output units. The Intel card has exactly double: 4096 shading units, 256 TMUs, and 128 ROPs. Both cards have 32 ray tracing cores. The Intel card's higher unit counts drive its pixel rate of 307.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 614.4 GTexel/s, both of which exceed the AMD card's 195.2 GPixel/s and 390.4 GTexel/s. The AMD card's higher clock speeds and RDNA 4.0 efficiency allow it to achieve higher FP32 throughput despite fewer units.

The cards also differ in power requirements. The AMD card has a TDP of 140 W with a single 8-pin power connector and a suggested PSU of 300 W. The Intel card has a TDP of 225 W with a 6-pin plus 8-pin configuration and a suggested PSU of 550 W. Both are dual-slot designs. The bus interfaces differ as well: the AMD card uses PCIe 5.0 x16, while the Intel card uses PCIe 4.0 x16. Display outputs are similar in capability, with the AMD card offering one HDMI 2.1b and two DisplayPort 2.1a outputs, while the Intel card offers one HDMI 2.1a and three DisplayPort 2.1 outputs.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates two cards with opposing strengths. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP is the only one with verified benchmark scores, and those scores place it at the 89th percentile of all GPUs. Its average benchmark score of 63830 is within a fraction of a percent of its nearest competitors, confirming it as a solid mid-tier performer. The Intel Arc B770, with no benchmark entries and a 50th percentile ranking, has no measured performance evidence in this database.

For users prioritizing raw compute in FP32 workloads, the AMD card delivers 24.99 TFLOPS, which is 27% higher than the Intel card's 19.66 TFLOPS. For users needing FP16 throughput, the Intel card's 39.32 TFLOPS is 57% higher than the AMD card's 24.99 TFLOPS. Memory bandwidth favors the Intel card at 512.0 GB/s versus 322.3 GB/s, a 58.9% advantage. Pixel and texture rates also favor the Intel card, with 307.2 GPixel/s versus 195.2 GPixel/s and 614.4 GTexel/s versus 390.4 GTexel/s.

The AMD card wins on efficiency. Its 140 W TDP is 62% lower than the Intel card's 225 W, and its suggested PSU of 300 W is 83% lower than the Intel card's 550 W. The AMD card also uses a more advanced 4 nm process node versus 5 nm, and it supports PCIe 5.0 x16 versus PCIe 4.0 x16. The AMD card is also smaller, with a 199 mm² die versus 368 mm². The database shows the AMD card was released on 2025-12-16, while the Intel card was released later on 2025-12-31.

The verdict from the data: the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP is the safer choice for users who need verified performance, lower power draw, and a newer PCIe interface. The Intel Arc B770 offers higher memory bandwidth and faster pixel/texture throughput on paper, but without benchmark records, those specifications cannot be confirmed in practice.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP | Intel Arc B770 |

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

| Chip | Navi 44 | BMG-G31 |

| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Xe2-HPG |

| Generation | Navi IV (RX 9000) | Battlemage (Arc 7) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |

| Die Size | 199 mm² | 368 mm² |

| Transistors | 29,700 million | unknown |

| Transistor Density | 149.2M / mm² | null |

| Base Clock | 1380 MHz | 2100 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 3050 MHz | 2400 MHz |

| Game Clock | 2450 MHz | null |

| Memory Clock | 2518 MHz (20.1 Gbps) | 2000 MHz (16 Gbps) |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | 256 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 322.3 GB/s | 512.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 2048 | 4096 |

| TMUs | 128 | 256 |

| ROPs | 64 | 128 |

| Pixel Rate | 195.2 GPixel/s | 307.2 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 390.4 GTexel/s | 614.4 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 24.99 TFLOPS | 19.66 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 24.99 TFLOPS (1:1) | 39.32 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 140 W | 225 W |

| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |

| Suggested PSU | 300 W | 550 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1b, 2x DisplayPort 2.1a | 1x HDMI 2.1a, 3x DisplayPort 2.1 |

| Release Date | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-31 |

| Predecessor | Navi III | Alchemist |

Both cards share identical specifications in memory type (GDDR6), memory size (16 GB), ray tracing cores (32), slot width (dual-slot), and API support (DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.4). Neither card has a recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which card has higher single-precision compute performance?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP delivers 24.99 TFLOPS FP32, which is higher than the Intel Arc B770's 19.66 TFLOPS.

Q: Which card has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc B770 has 512.0 GB/s bandwidth from its 256-bit bus, while the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP has 322.3 GB/s from a 128-bit bus.

Q: What are the benchmark scores for each card?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP has a Geekbench OpenCL score of 88183, a Geekbench Vulkan score of 39476, and an average benchmark score of 63830. The Intel Arc B770 has no recorded benchmark scores, with an average of 0.

Q: Which card requires less power?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP has a TDP of 140 W with a suggested PSU of 300 W, while the Intel Arc B770 has a TDP of 225 W with a suggested PSU of 550 W.

Q: Do both cards support the same graphics APIs?

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

Q: Which card has more shading units?

A: The Intel Arc B770 has 4096 shading units, double the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP's 2048 shading units.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP wins in scenarios that favor raw FP32 compute, verified performance, and lower power consumption. Its 24.99 TFLOPS FP32 output exceeds the Intel card's 19.66 TFLOPS, making it the stronger choice for single-precision workloads such as standard graphics rendering and general compute. Its 140 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU make it suitable for systems with limited power budgets. The 4 nm process node and PCIe 5.0 x16 interface provide a more modern platform. The recorded benchmark scores confirm its performance tier, with an 89th percentile ranking and an average score of 63830.

The Intel Arc B770 wins in scenarios that demand memory bandwidth, pixel throughput, texture throughput, or FP16 compute. Its 512.0 GB/s bandwidth is 58.9% higher than the AMD card's 322.3 GB/s, which benefits high-resolution textures and memory-intensive applications. Its pixel rate of 307.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 614.4 GTexel/s both exceed the AMD card's corresponding rates of 195.2 GPixel/s and 390.4 GTexel/s. Its FP16 output of 39.32 TFLOPS is 57% higher than the AMD card's 24.99 TFLOPS, which matters for half-precision workloads. The 256-bit bus and 4096 shading units indicate a design aimed at parallel throughput rather than clock speed.

The data does not show a single winner across all categories. The AMD card leads in FP32, efficiency, and verified performance. The Intel card leads in bandwidth, pixel/texture rates, FP16, and raw unit counts. Users must choose based on which specifications matter more for their specific workloads.