AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT vs Intel Arc Pro B70 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has a full set of ten benchmark results, while the Intel Arc Pro B70 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Consequently, the AMD card wins every benchmark category by default, simply because no comparative measurements exist for the Intel card. The database shows zero head-to-head benchmark entries, zero wins for the AMD card, and zero wins for the Intel card. This absence of Intel data shapes the entire analysis.

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT delivers strong compute-oriented results. Its PassMark G3D score of 26,795 places it well above the average across its direct competitor set, and its PassMark GPU Compute score of 15,864 indicates substantial raw processing capability. The Geekbench Vulkan score of 65,879 is particularly notable, showing that the RDNA 4.0 architecture handles modern graphics APIs efficiently. The OpenCL score of 17,428 reinforces this pattern of strong general compute performance.

The Intel Arc Pro B70, despite lacking benchmark scores, brings a different set of structural advantages through its specifications. Its 32 GB of GDDR6 memory doubles the AMD card's 16 GB capacity, which matters for workloads that exceed the 16 GB frame buffer. The Intel card also operates at a higher base clock of 2280 MHz compared to 1660 MHz on the AMD card. However, the AMD card's boost clock reaches 2970 MHz versus 2800 MHz for Intel, and the AMD card's game clock of 2400 MHz represents a sustained frequency target that the Intel card does not specify.

The use-case split therefore falls along clear lines. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the only card with measured performance data, making it the sole choice for users who rely on benchmark-verified results. The Intel Arc Pro B70 is the only card with 32 GB of memory, making it the sole choice for users who require the larger frame buffer. The AMD card also carries a lower launch MSRP of 599 USD compared to the Intel card's 949 USD, though this article does not analyze pricing implications.

The Verdict

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results between these two cards, and the Intel Arc Pro B70 has zero recorded scores. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT therefore stands as the only card with verified performance measurements. Its average benchmark score of 13,543 places it in the 55th percentile of all GPUs in the database. The nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Radeon HD 7770M with an average score of 13,536 and a delta of 0.1 percent, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 with 13,515 and a delta of 0.2 percent, the NVIDIA P106-090 with 13,470 and a delta of 0.5 percent, and the AMD Radeon Pro 555 with 13,407 and a delta of 1 percent. These deltas are extremely small, indicating that the RX 9070 XT's average score sits within one percent of four older or lower-tier cards.

The Intel Arc Pro B70 has an average benchmark score of zero and sits in the 50th percentile of all GPUs, with no nearest rivals listed. This means the database cannot confirm any performance advantage for the Intel card. Its 32 GB memory capacity is the only specification where it clearly exceeds the AMD card. Users who need more than 16 GB of video memory would select the Intel card based on capacity alone, since no benchmark data contradicts that choice. Users who require measured performance would select the AMD card, since no benchmark data exists for the Intel card.

The architecture data shows the AMD card uses a 4 nm process from TSMC with 53,900 million transistors on a 357 mm² die, while the Intel card uses a 5 nm process from TSMC with an unknown transistor count on a 368 mm² die. The AMD card's transistor density of 151.0 million per square millimeter reflects the smaller process node. The AMD card's TDP of 304 W with a suggested PSU of 700 W and two 8-pin connectors contrasts with the Intel card's 230 W TDP, 550 W suggested PSU, and single 8-pin connector.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

There are no head-to-head benchmark entries in the database. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has ten recorded scores, and the Intel Arc Pro B70 has none. The largest wins for the AMD card are therefore its entire benchmark suite. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 7,260 represents a modern DirectX 12 workload, and the Geekbench Vulkan score of 65,879 represents the card's highest single result. The PassMark G3D score of 26,795 and GPU Compute score of 15,864 cover rasterization and compute respectively.

The AMD card's FP32 throughput of 48.66 TFLOPS is more than double the Intel card's 22.94 TFLOPS. The AMD card's texture rate of 760.3 GTexel/s exceeds the Intel card's 716.8 GTexel/s, and the pixel rate of 380.2 GPixel/s exceeds the Intel card's 358.4 GPixel/s. Memory bandwidth also favors AMD at 644.6 GB/s versus 608.0 GB/s for Intel, despite both cards using a 256-bit bus. The AMD card's memory runs at 2518 MHz with 20.1 Gbps effective speed, while the Intel card's memory runs at 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed.

The Intel card leads in memory capacity at 32 GB versus 16 GB, and in base clock at 2280 MHz versus 1660 MHz. The Intel card's FP16 throughput of 45.88 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio nearly matches the AMD card's FP16 throughput of 48.66 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio. The Intel card also has a smaller physical footprint at 267 mm in length, 110 mm in height, and 39 mm in width, though the AMD card's dimensions are not recorded in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which card has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has an average benchmark score of 13,543, while the Intel Arc Pro B70 has an average benchmark score of zero because no benchmark results are recorded for it.

Q: How does the AMD card compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT's nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon HD 7770M with a delta of 0.1 percent, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 with a delta of 0.2 percent, the NVIDIA P106-090 with a delta of 0.5 percent, and the AMD Radeon Pro 555 with a delta of 1 percent. All four rivals score within one percent of the RX 9070 XT's average.

Q: What memory capacity does each card offer?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the Intel Arc Pro B70 has 32 GB of GDDR6 memory. Both use a 256-bit bus, with the AMD card achieving 644.6 GB/s bandwidth and the Intel card achieving 608.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What are the clock speed differences between the two cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has a base clock of 1660 MHz, a boost clock of 2970 MHz, and a game clock of 2400 MHz. The Intel Arc Pro B70 has a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2800 MHz, with no game clock specified.

Q: What is the transistor count and die size for each card?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT uses 53,900 million transistors on a 357 mm² die with a density of 151.0 million per square millimeter. The Intel Arc Pro B70 has an unknown transistor count on a 368 mm² die.

Q: Which card has more ray tracing cores?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT has 64 ray tracing cores, while the Intel Arc Pro B70 has 32 ray tracing cores.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT uses the Navi 48 chip built on the RDNA 4.0 architecture, part of the Navi IV generation within the Radeon RX 9000 series. The Intel Arc Pro B70 uses the BMG-G31 chip built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, part of the Battlemage Pro Series. Both cards are manufactured by TSMC, but the AMD card uses a 4 nm process while the Intel card uses a 5 nm process. The AMD card carries 53,900 million transistors on a 357 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 151.0 million per square millimeter. The Intel card's transistor count is unknown, and its die size is 368 mm², making it slightly larger than the AMD die.

Both cards feature 4,096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, and 128 raster operations pipelines. The AMD card has 64 ray tracing cores, while the Intel card has 32. The AMD card's FP32 throughput of 48.66 TFLOPS is achieved at a 1:1 FP16 ratio, meaning FP16 performance is also 48.66 TFLOPS. The Intel card's FP32 throughput of 22.94 TFLOPS is achieved at a 2:1 FP16 ratio, giving it 45.88 TFLOPS of FP16 performance. This indicates the AMD card dedicates more hardware to single-precision compute, while the Intel card uses a more efficient packed math approach for half-precision workloads.

Memory configurations differ in capacity and speed. The AMD card uses 16 GB of GDDR6 at 2518 MHz with 20.1 Gbps effective speed, producing 644.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel card uses 32 GB of GDDR6 at 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed, producing 608.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Both use a 256-bit memory bus. The AMD card's higher memory clock compensates for its smaller capacity, resulting in higher bandwidth despite the same bus width.

Power delivery requirements also differ substantially. The AMD card has a TDP of 304 W, requires two 8-pin power connectors, and recommends a 700 W PSU. The Intel card has a TDP of 230 W, requires one 8-pin power connector, and recommends a 550 W PSU. Both cards are dual-slot designs and use the PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface. The AMD card's display outputs include one HDMI 2.1b and three DisplayPort 2.1a ports, while the Intel card offers one HDMI 2.1a and three DisplayPort 2.1 ports. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The Intel card's physical dimensions are recorded as 267 mm in length, 110 mm in height, and 39 mm in width. The AMD card's dimensions are not recorded in the database. The AMD card was released on 2025-03-05, while the Intel card's release date is listed as 2026-03-25. The AMD card's production status is Active, and its predecessor is listed as Navi III. The Intel card's production status is not recorded, and it has no listed predecessor. The AMD card's launch MSRP is 599 USD, and the Intel card's launch MSRP is 949 USD. Both cards are in the database with percentiles of 55 and 50 respectively, though the Intel card's percentile is based on no recorded benchmark scores.