AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT vs Intel Arc A380E x2 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and the Intel Arc A380E x2. The Intel Arc A380E x2 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, with an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile ranking of 50 among all GPUs. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, by contrast, has a substantial set of recorded measurements across multiple test suites.

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers an average benchmark score of 13,543 across its recorded tests. Its closest recorded rivals, according to the database, are the AMD Radeon HD 7770M with an average score of 13,536 (a 0.1% difference), the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 at 13,515 (0.2% ahead), the NVIDIA P106-090 at 13,470 (0.5% ahead), and the AMD Radeon Pro 555 at 13,407 (1% ahead). This places the RX 9070 XT at the 55th percentile among all GPUs in the database, a modest position that reflects its recorded performance profile rather than its hardware specifications.

The RX 9070 XT's individual benchmark results show a wide spread across test types. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, it records a score of 7,260. Geekbench results show 17,428 in OpenCL and 65,879 in Vulkan. PassMark scores reveal a more complex picture: 154 in DirectX 10, 292 in DirectX 11, 78 in DirectX 12, 353 in DirectX 9, 1,328 in G2D, 26,795 in G3D, and 15,864 in GPU compute. These figures indicate that the card's strongest recorded performance comes in compute-oriented workloads and the G3D suite, while DirectX 12 and DirectX 10 results are notably lower.

Because the Intel Arc A380E x2 has no recorded benchmark scores, the database cannot compute any head-to-head comparisons. The wins counter shows zero for each side. Any direct performance comparison between these two products must rely on architectural and specification differences rather than measured results.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different manufacturers and represent different architectural generations. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT uses the Navi 48 chip built on RDNA 4.0 architecture, belonging to the Navi IV (RX 9000) generation. The Intel Arc A380E x2 uses the DG2-128 chip built on Xe-HPG architecture, belonging to the Alchemist (Arc 3) generation. Both are manufactured by TSMC, but on different process nodes: the RX 9070 XT uses a 4 nm process, while the Arc A380E x2 uses a 6 nm process.

Transistor counts differ dramatically. The RX 9070 XT contains 53,900 million transistors on a 357 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 151.0 million per mm². The Arc A380E x2 contains 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, with a density of 45.9 million per mm². The RX 9070 XT's die is more than twice the size and holds more than seven times the transistor count.

Clock speeds also diverge. The RX 9070 XT has a base clock of 1,660 MHz, a boost clock of 2,970 MHz, and a game clock of 2,400 MHz. The Arc A380E x2 has a base and boost clock of 2,000 MHz with no recorded game clock. Memory clocks show the RX 9070 XT at 2,518 MHz with 20.1 Gbps effective, versus the Arc A380E x2 at 1,937 MHz with 15.5 Gbps effective.

Memory configurations are substantially different. The RX 9070 XT uses 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Arc A380E x2 uses 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus, delivering 186.0 GB/s. The RX 9070 XT has more than three times the memory capacity and more than three times the memory bandwidth.

Compute resources scale accordingly. The RX 9070 XT has 4,096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, 128 raster output units, and 64 ray tracing cores. The Arc A380E x2 has 1,024 shading units, 64 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and 8 ray tracing cores. The RX 9070 XT delivers 48.66 TFLOPS of FP32 performance and 48.66 TFLOPS of FP16 performance at a 1:1 ratio. The Arc A380E x2 delivers 4.096 TFLOPS of FP32 and 8.192 TFLOPS of FP16 at a 2:1 ratio.

Pixel and texture rates follow the same pattern. The RX 9070 XT achieves 380.2 GPixel/s and 760.3 GTexel/s. The Arc A380E x2 achieves 64.00 GPixel/s and 128.0 GTexel/s. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Power and physical specifications also differ. The RX 9070 XT has a TDP of 304 W, is dual-slot, uses 2x 8-pin power connectors, and requires a 700 W suggested PSU. The Arc A380E x2 has a TDP of 130 W, is single-slot, uses a 1x 6-pin power connector, and requires a 300 W suggested PSU. The RX 9070 XT uses PCIe 5.0 x16, while the Arc A380E x2 uses PCIe 4.0 x8. Display outputs differ as well: the RX 9070 XT has 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1a, while the Arc A380E x2 has 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0.

The Arc A380E x2 has recorded dimensions of 265 mm length, 127 mm height, and 20 mm width. The RX 9070 XT has no recorded dimensions. The Arc A380E x2 is marked as end-of-life with a successor of Battlemage and a predecessor of Xe Graphics. The RX 9070 XT is marked as active with a predecessor of Navi III and no successor.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows that the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT wins in every measurable performance category, though the comparison is limited because the Intel Arc A380E x2 has no benchmark entries. The RX 9070 XT's specifications point to clear advantages in compute throughput, memory bandwidth, and feature support.

For compute-heavy workloads, the RX 9070 XT's FP32 performance of 48.66 TFLOPS is more than ten times the Arc A380E x2's 4.096 TFLOPS. Its FP16 performance of 48.66 TFLOPS exceeds the Arc A380E x2's 8.192 TFLOPS by a factor of nearly six. The RX 9070 XT's 64 ray tracing cores versus 8 on the Arc A380E x2 indicates a significant advantage in ray-traced scenes.

Memory-intensive applications favor the RX 9070 XT decisively. Its 644.6 GB/s bandwidth is more than triple the Arc A380E x2's 186.0 GB/s. The 16 GB capacity versus 6 GB allows larger textures and datasets to reside on the GPU without spilling to system memory.

The Arc A380E x2 does hold advantages in specific areas. Its single-slot design and 130 W TDP make it suitable for space-constrained or power-limited systems. The 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs support multi-display configurations that the RX 9070 XT's 4 outputs cannot match. The Arc A380E x2's lower power requirement of a 300 W suggested PSU versus 700 W for the RX 9070 XT makes it more accessible for small form factor builds.

The RX 9070 XT's PCIe 5.0 x16 interface provides more bandwidth to the host system than the Arc A380E x2's PCIe 4.0 x8. Both cards support the same API feature levels, so software compatibility is not a differentiator.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear performance hierarchy. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is a high-performance GPU with substantial compute resources, large memory capacity, and high bandwidth. The Intel Arc A380E x2 is a lower-power, multi-display oriented card with a fraction of the compute capability.

Users requiring maximum rendering performance, high-resolution textures, or compute acceleration should choose the RX 9070 XT. Its 4,096 shading units, 48.66 TFLOPS of FP32, and 644.6 GB/s bandwidth place it in a different performance class than the Arc A380E x2. The RX 9070 XT's active production status and recent release date of March 2025 indicate ongoing availability.

Users with constraints on physical space, power consumption, or display count should consider the Arc A380E x2. Its single-slot form factor, 130 W TDP, and 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs serve specific deployment scenarios such as multi-monitor surveillance or digital signage. However, its end-of-life status and lack of recorded benchmark results mean users cannot verify its performance from the database.

The RX 9070 XT's launch MSRP is 599 USD. The Arc A380E x2 has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has 4,096 shading units, while the Intel Arc A380E x2 has 1,024 shading units.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of each card?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers 644.6 GB/s over a 256-bit bus with 16 GB of GDDR6. The Intel Arc A380E x2 delivers 186.0 GB/s over a 96-bit bus with 6 GB of GDDR6.

Q: Do both cards support the same DirectX version?

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

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has a TDP of 304 W and requires a 700 W suggested PSU. The Intel Arc A380E x2 has a TDP of 130 W and requires a 300 W suggested PSU.

Q: How many display outputs does each card have?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1a. The Intel Arc A380E x2 has 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0.

Q: What is the production status of each card?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is marked as Active. The Intel Arc A380E x2 is marked as End-of-life.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT | Intel Arc A380E x2 |

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

| Process Node | 4 nm | 6 nm |

| Transistors | 53,900 million | 7,200 million |

| Die Size | 357 mm² | 157 mm² |

| Base Clock | 1,660 MHz | 2,000 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2,970 MHz | 2,000 MHz |

| Memory Size | 16 GB | 6 GB |

| Memory Bus Width | 256 bit | 96 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 644.6 GB/s | 186.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 4,096 | 1,024 |

| TMUs | 256 | 64 |

| ROPs | 128 | 32 |

| Ray Tracing Cores | 64 | 8 |

| Pixel Rate | 380.2 GPixel/s | 64.00 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 760.3 GTexel/s | 128.0 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 48.66 TFLOPS | 4.096 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 48.66 TFLOPS (1:1) | 8.192 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 304 W | 130 W |

| Slot Width | Dual-slot | Single-slot |

| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |

| Suggested PSU | 700 W | 300 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

| Display Outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1a | 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 |

| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |

| Release Date | 2025-03-05 | 2024-03-31 |

| Predecessor | Navi III | Xe Graphics |

| Successor | None | Battlemage |

| Dimensions | Not recorded | 265 mm x 127 mm x 20 mm |