AMD Ryzen Z1 GPU vs Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Ryzen Z1 GPU and Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile are both integrated graphics solutions that occupy the same percentile ranking against all GPUs in the database, with each sitting at the 50th percentile. Neither part has recorded benchmark scores in the database, so the comparison rests on architectural and specification differences rather than measured performance deltas.

The Ryzen Z1 GPU is positioned for portable devices that require a self-contained memory solution, using 16 GB of dedicated LPDDR5 with a 64-bit bus. The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile is designed for systems where memory is shared with the host processor, making it dependent on system configuration for bandwidth and capacity. The AMD part carries a 30 W TDP and a launch MSRP of 599 USD, while the Intel part consumes 25 W and has no recorded launch MSRP.

For users who need a fixed memory allocation and predictable bandwidth, the Ryzen Z1 GPU offers a concrete 51.20 GB/s figure. For those prioritizing lower power draw and flexibility in system design, the Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile uses 5 W less. The AMD chip operates on TSMC's 4 nm process, while Intel's solution uses a 3 nm node from Intel's own foundry. Neither part has a performance advantage recorded in the database, so the decision rests on integration priorities rather than benchmark outcomes.

Architecture Differences

The Ryzen Z1 GPU is built on AMD's RDNA 3.0 architecture and uses the Phoenix chip. It is classified in the database as a Console GPU generation. The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile uses Intel's Xe3-LPG architecture and is built on the Wildcat Lake chip, belonging to the Arc Graphics-M generation.

The manufacturing processes differ significantly. AMD uses TSMC's 4 nm node, while Intel uses a 3 nm process from its own foundry. The Ryzen Z1 GPU has a recorded transistor count of 25,390 million on a die size of 178 mm², giving a transistor density of 142.6 million transistors per square millimeter. The Intel part has no recorded transistor count, die size, or density figures in the database.

Both parts share identical core counts: 256 shading units, 16 texture mapping units, and 8 raster output units. The ray tracing hardware differs, with AMD implementing 4 ray tracing cores and Intel implementing 2. Neither part has tensor cores listed.

The memory architecture is the largest divergence. The Ryzen Z1 GPU uses 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory with a 64-bit bus and a bandwidth of 51.20 GB/s. The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile uses system-shared memory, with the type, bus width, and bandwidth all listed as system dependent. The AMD part has a memory clock of 800 MHz, translating to 6.4 Gbps effective, while the Intel part has no dedicated memory clock.

Both parts support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The AMD part has no display outputs, while the Intel part's display outputs are listed as portable device dependent. The Intel part is an IGP with no slot width, while the AMD part has physical dimensions of 280 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 21 mm in width.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no recorded head-to-head benchmarks between these two parts. Both have zero wins in the winsA and winsB fields, and the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty. Similarly, both parts have an average benchmark score of 0 and no nearest rivals listed.

Given the absence of measured data, the comparison relies on clock speeds and computed throughput figures. The base clocks differ: the Ryzen Z1 GPU runs at 1500 MHz, while the Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile runs at 300 MHz. Both parts boost to 2500 MHz.

The pixel rate and texture rate are identical at 20.00 GPixel/s and 40.00 GTexel/s respectively. The FP32 compute differs: the Ryzen Z1 GPU delivers 2.560 TFLOPS, while the Intel part delivers 1,280.0 GFLOPS, which is exactly half. The FP16 figures show the reverse relationship: the Ryzen Z1 GPU delivers 5.120 TFLOPS (2:1), while the Intel part delivers 2.560 TFLOPS (2:1), again half.

These figures indicate that at identical boost clocks, the AMD part delivers twice the FP32 and FP16 throughput of the Intel part. The base clock gap is substantial, with the AMD part running five times higher at base, which could influence sustained performance in thermally constrained scenarios, though the database does not provide measured evidence of this.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Z1 GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile |

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

| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Xe3-LPG |

| Chip | Phoenix | Wildcat Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm (TSMC) | 3 nm (Intel) |

| Transistors | 25,390 million | unknown |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | unknown |

| Transistor Density | 142.6M / mm² | null |

| Base Clock | 1500 MHz | 300 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2500 MHz | 2500 MHz |

| Memory Size | 16 GB | System Shared |

| Memory Type | LPDDR5 | System Shared |

| Memory Bus Width | 64 bit | System Shared |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.20 GB/s | System Dependent |

| Memory Clock | 800 MHz, 6.4 Gbps effective | System Shared |

| RT Cores | 4 | 2 |

| FP32 | 2.560 TFLOPS | 1,280.0 GFLOPS |

| FP16 | 5.120 TFLOPS (2:1) | 2.560 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 30 W | 25 W |

| Slot Width | null | IGP |

| Bus Interface | null | IGP |

| Display Outputs | No outputs | Portable Device Dependent |

| Release Date | 2023-09-17 | 2026-04-15 |

| Predecessor | null | HD Graphics-M |

| Launch MSRP | 599 USD | null |

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has more ray tracing cores?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z1 GPU has 4 ray tracing cores, while the Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile has 2.

Q: How does the memory configuration differ between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z1 GPU uses 16 GB of dedicated LPDDR5 memory with a 64-bit bus and 51.20 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile uses system-shared memory, with bandwidth listed as system dependent.

Q: What is the compute throughput difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z1 GPU delivers 2.560 TFLOPS FP32 and 5.120 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1). The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile delivers 1,280.0 GFLOPS FP32 and 2.560 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1), making the AMD part twice as fast in both metrics.

Q: What is the power consumption of each part?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z1 GPU has a TDP of 30 W. The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile has a TDP of 25 W.

Q: Which part uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile uses a 3 nm process from Intel's foundry. The AMD Ryzen Z1 GPU uses TSMC's 4 nm process.

Q: Do either of these parts have recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. Both parts have an average benchmark score of 0 and no entries in their benchmark arrays or nearest rivals lists.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Z1 GPU wins on raw compute throughput. Its FP32 output of 2.560 TFLOPS is exactly double the Intel part's 1,280.0 GFLOPS, and its FP16 output of 5.120 TFLOPS is double the Intel part's 2.560 TFLOPS. This makes it the stronger candidate for workloads that stress floating-point arithmetic, such as compute-heavy rendering tasks or general-purpose GPU computation.

The AMD part also wins on memory determinism. With 16 GB of LPDDR5 and a fixed 51.20 GB/s bandwidth, it provides a known quantity for memory-bound operations. The Intel part's system-shared memory means its performance depends entirely on the host system's memory configuration, which can vary widely across implementations.

The Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile wins on power efficiency. Its 25 W TDP is 5 W lower than the AMD part's 30 W, which can matter in thermally constrained portable devices where every watt affects battery life and chassis cooling. It also uses a 3 nm process, which is one node generation ahead of the AMD part's 4 nm process.

The Intel part wins on integration flexibility. As an IGP with system-shared memory, it requires no dedicated memory components, which can simplify system design and reduce component count. The AMD part's physical dimensions of 280 mm by 111 mm by 21 mm and its lack of display outputs indicate it is intended for a different integration path, one where the GPU is a standalone component rather than embedded in a processor package.

The AMD part wins on ray tracing capability, with 4 ray tracing cores versus 2 on the Intel part. This suggests better hardware support for ray-traced effects, though the database records no benchmark results to confirm real-world impact.

The Intel part wins on release timing for new designs. Its release date of 2026-04-15 is later than the AMD part's 2023-09-17, and it lists HD Graphics-M as its predecessor, indicating a direct lineage in Intel's mobile graphics lineup. The AMD part has no predecessor recorded.

For devices where compute density and fixed memory are priorities, the Ryzen Z1 GPU is the data-backed choice. For devices where low power draw and system-level memory sharing are more important, the Intel Arc Graphics 2 Xe Mobile fits that profile. The database shows no measured performance difference, so the decision rests on these architectural and specification trade-offs.