AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP vs Intel Arc Pro B60 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data draws a sharp contrast between these two cards, with each holding a clear advantage in very different workloads. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP is the compute and graphics performance leader, while the Intel Arc Pro B60 wins decisively in professional 2D and legacy API scenarios.

The AMD card sits at the 89th percentile of all GPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 63,830. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA CMP 30HX (63,842, 0% delta), the AMD Radeon RX 7600M (63,775, 0.1% delta), and the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 56 (63,693, 0.2% delta). These are tightly clustered results, indicating that the RX 9060 XT LP performs in line with established mid-range hardware.

The Intel Arc Pro B60 occupies a much lower position at the 20th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 3,182. Its nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro P1000 (3,163, 0.6% delta), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 (3,210, -0.9% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce 920M (3,287, -3.2% delta). These deltas are also tight, but the absolute performance level sits far below the AMD offering.

The use-case split is immediate. For compute-heavy tasks such as OpenCL acceleration, the AMD card delivers 88,183 in Geekbench OpenCL. The Intel card has no corresponding OpenCL result in the database, but its PassMark GPU Compute score of 7,029 suggests a far lower compute ceiling. For Vulkan workloads, AMD scores 39,476 in Geekbench Vulkan; Intel again has no direct comparable entry. The AMD card therefore wins every compute and modern graphics contest that has recorded data.

Intel's strengths lie elsewhere. The Arc Pro B60 shows its best relative performance in PassMark G2D with a score of 763, and in legacy DirectX workloads: 179 in DirectX 9, 122 in DirectX 11, 76 in DirectX 12, and 61 in DirectX 10. These are not high absolute numbers, but they represent the card's most competitive territory. The AMD card has no recorded results in these tests, so the Intel card wins by default in every legacy API benchmark present in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two cards are built on fundamentally different architectures from different process generations. AMD uses the Navi 44 chip with RDNA 4.0 architecture, manufactured on TSMC's 4 nm process. The die measures 199 mm² and contains 29,700 million transistors, yielding a transistor density of 149.2 million per mm². Intel counters with the BMG-G21 chip using Xe2-HPG architecture, built on TSMC's 5 nm process. That die is larger at 272 mm² but contains fewer transistors at 19,600 million, resulting in a much lower density of 72.1 million per mm².

The AMD chip is the denser and more compact design. The Intel chip trades density for a larger physical footprint and a more relaxed process node. These differences explain the divergent power profiles: AMD's board draws 140 W while Intel's draws 200 W. The Intel card also demands a 550 W suggested power supply versus AMD's 300 W suggestion.

Memory configurations differ substantially. AMD equips the RX 9060 XT LP with 16 GB of GDDR6 across a 128-bit bus, producing 322.3 GB/s of bandwidth at 20.1 Gbps effective. Intel provides 24 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus with 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth at 19 Gbps effective. The Intel card offers 50% more capacity and 41.5% more bandwidth, which matters for large datasets even if its compute throughput is lower.

Shader resources also diverge. AMD packs 2,048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 32 ray tracing cores. Intel has 2,560 shading units, 160 TMUs, 80 ROPs, and 20 ray tracing cores. Intel leads in raw shading unit count, TMUs, and ROPs, but AMD's architecture extracts far more performance per unit, as the FP32 throughput shows: AMD delivers 24.99 TFLOPS versus Intel's 12.29 TFLOPS. The FP16 picture is closer: AMD achieves 24.99 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio, Intel reaches 24.58 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio.

Clock speeds tell a similar story. AMD runs at a 1,380 MHz base with a 3,050 MHz boost and a 2,450 MHz game clock. Intel runs at 2,000 MHz base and 2,400 MHz boost. Despite the lower base clock, AMD's boost clock is 27.1% higher, and its game clock exceeds Intel's boost clock.

Pixel and texture rates are nearly identical. AMD produces 195.2 GPixel/s and 390.4 GTexel/s. Intel produces 192.0 GPixel/s and 384.0 GTexel/s. The differences are 1.7% and 1.7%, respectively, effectively a tie despite the architectural gulf.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark matches between these two cards. The comparison must therefore be assembled from each card's individual benchmark results and their relative positions against common rivals.

The largest single-score gap favors AMD. In Geekbench OpenCL, the RX 9060 XT LP scores 88,183. The Arc Pro B60 has no recorded OpenCL score, but its PassMark GPU Compute result of 7,029 indicates the compute gap is enormous. AMD's FP32 throughput of 24.99 TFLOPS is roughly double Intel's 12.29 TFLOPS, which aligns with the compute benchmark disparity.

Geekbench Vulkan puts AMD at 39,476. Intel has no Vulkan result in the database, so AMD wins this category uncontested. The absence of a 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result for AMD and the absence of Geekbench results for Intel limits direct comparisons, but the available data consistently favors AMD in modern GPU workloads.

Intel's strongest recorded result is the PassMark G3D score of 14,580. AMD has no PassMark G3D result recorded. In the legacy DirectX tests, Intel's scores range from 61 in DirectX 10 to 179 in DirectX 9. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,646 is Intel's only modern graphics benchmark, and it sits far below AMD's Geekbench figures.

The average benchmark scores capture the overall picture. AMD's 63,830 average is roughly twenty times Intel's 3,182. The percentile ranks confirm the separation: 89th for AMD versus 20th for Intel. When measured against the nearest rivals, both cards sit within 3.5% of their closest competitors, but those competitors occupy completely different performance tiers.

FAQ

Q: Which card has higher FP32 compute performance?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP delivers 24.99 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, compared to the Intel Arc Pro B60's 12.29 TFLOPS. AMD's FP32 throughput is more than double Intel's.

Q: How do the memory configurations differ?

A: Intel provides 24 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus with 456.0 GB/s bandwidth. AMD provides 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 322.3 GB/s bandwidth. Intel has more capacity and higher bandwidth.

Q: What are the power requirements for each card?

A: AMD's RX 9060 XT LP has a 140 W TDP and a suggested 300 W power supply. Intel's Arc Pro B60 has a 200 W TDP and a suggested 550 W power supply. Both use a single 8-pin power connector and occupy dual-slot widths.

Q: Which card has better percentile ranking in the database?

A: AMD ranks at the 89th percentile of all GPUs, while Intel ranks at the 20th percentile. AMD's average benchmark score is 63,830 versus Intel's 3,182.

Q: Does the Intel card win any benchmark categories?

A: Intel wins every recorded legacy API benchmark, including PassMark DirectX 9 (179), DirectX 11 (122), DirectX 12 (76), and DirectX 10 (61), plus PassMark G2D (763) and PassMark G3D (14,580). AMD has no recorded results in these tests.

Q: What is the process node and die size difference?

A: AMD uses a 4 nm process with a 199 mm² die containing 29,700 million transistors. Intel uses a 5 nm process with a 272 mm² die containing 19,600 million transistors. AMD's density is 149.2 million transistors per mm² versus Intel's 72.1 million.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear separation of roles. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP is the compute and modern graphics card. Its 89th percentile ranking, 63,830 average score, 88,183 Geekbench OpenCL result, and 39,476 Geekbench Vulkan score place it in a completely different performance class. The card's 24.99 TFLOPS FP32 throughput and 3,050 MHz boost clock drive results that Intel cannot approach in any modern workload.

The Intel Arc Pro B60 is a professional card with a specific mission. Its 24 GB memory capacity, 456.0 GB/s bandwidth, and four mini-DisplayPort 2.1 outputs point toward multi-display professional environments. Its 5 nm process and 272 mm² die deliver 19,600 million transistors, and its 2,000 MHz base clock runs higher than AMD's 1,380 MHz base. The card holds its own in 2D performance with a 763 PassMark G2D score and in legacy DirectX compatibility, areas where AMD has no recorded data.

The power envelope favors AMD. The RX 9060 XT LP draws 140 W and needs a 300 W power supply. The Arc Pro B60 draws 200 W and requires a 550 W power supply. For users with modest power budgets, AMD is the lower-strain option. For users who need 24 GB of VRAM and professional display outputs, Intel provides capabilities AMD does not offer.

The choice rests on workload. Compute, Vulkan, and OpenCL users should select AMD. Users prioritizing legacy API support, 2D desktop performance, large memory capacity, or multi-display professional output should consider Intel. The benchmark data does not show a single card dominating both roles.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT LP | Intel Arc Pro B60 |

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

| Architecture | RDNA 4.0 | Xe2-HPG |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 5 nm |

| Transistors | 29,700 million | 19,600 million |

| Die Size | 199 mm² | 272 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 149.2M / mm² | 72.1M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 1380 MHz | 2000 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 3050 MHz | 2400 MHz |

| Memory Size | 16 GB | 24 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | 192 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 322.3 GB/s | 456.0 GB/s |

| Memory Clock | 2518 MHz, 20.1 Gbps effective | 2375 MHz, 19 Gbps effective |

| Shading Units | 2048 | 2560 |

| TMUs | 128 | 160 |

| ROPs | 64 | 80 |

| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | 20 |

| Pixel Rate | 195.2 GPixel/s | 192.0 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 390.4 GTexel/s | 384.0 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 24.99 TFLOPS | 12.29 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 24.99 TFLOPS (1:1) | 24.58 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 140 W | 200 W |

| Suggested PSU | 300 W | 550 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |

| Display Outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1b, 2x DisplayPort 2.1a | 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.1 |

| Dimensions | Not recorded | 167 mm x 69 mm x 40 mm |

| Release Date | 2025-12-16 | 2025-09-04 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | 499 USD |

| Average Benchmark Score | 63,830 | 3,182 |

| Percentile vs All GPUs | 89 | 20 |