AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU vs Intel Arc A310E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no head-to-head benchmark results for the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU versus the Intel Arc A310E. Both entries show zero benchmark scores, zero average benchmark scores, and zero wins on either side. The percentile ranking for both GPUs sits at 50, indicating a median position within the overall GPU distribution, but this value carries no comparative weight between the two parts.

Without direct measurements, the raw computational specifications provide the only quantitative basis for comparison. The Intel Arc A310E delivers 3.072 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput, which is 1.434 TFLOPS higher than the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU's 1.638 TFLOPS. In FP16 compute, the Arc A310E reaches 6.144 TFLOPS, while the Ryzen Z2 A GPU reaches 3.277 TFLOPS, a difference of 2.867 TFLOPS. The Arc A310E also leads in pixel throughput at 32.00 GPixel/s versus 25.60 GPixel/s, and in texture throughput at 64.00 GTexel/s versus 51.20 GTexel/s.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU counters with a memory capacity advantage. Its 16 GB LPDDR5 pool is four times larger than the Arc A310E's 4 GB GDDR6 allocation. The Ryzen Z2 A GPU also operates at a substantially lower power envelope, drawing 15 W compared to the Arc A310E's 75 W. These figures indicate a compute-oriented advantage for Intel and a capacity-and-efficiency-oriented advantage for AMD, though no direct benchmark confirms real-world performance.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU uses the Van Gogh chip built on TSMC's 7 nm process, employing the RDNA 2.0 architecture. It belongs to the Console GPU generation. The die measures 163 mm² and contains 2,400 million transistors, yielding a transistor density of 14.7M per mm². The Intel Arc A310E uses the DG2-128 chip fabricated on TSMC's 6 nm process, employing the Xe-HPG architecture under the Alchemist generation for Arc 3. Its die is 157 mm², slightly smaller than the AMD chip, yet it packs 7,200 million transistors, resulting in a transistor density of 45.9M per mm², more than three times denser.

Clock behavior differs significantly. The AMD part runs at a 1000 MHz base and 1600 MHz boost. The Intel part has a flat 2000 MHz clock for both base and boost, a 400 MHz higher boost ceiling. Memory clocks also diverge: the Ryzen Z2 A GPU uses 800 MHz with 6.4 Gbps effective transfer, while the Arc A310E uses 1937 MHz with 15.5 Gbps effective.

Shading unit counts favor Intel. The Arc A310E carries 768 shading units, 256 more than the Ryzen Z2 A GPU's 512. Both GPUs have 32 texture mapping units and 16 render output units. Ray tracing cores differ as well: AMD provides 8 RT cores, Intel provides 6. Neither GPU includes tensor cores.

Memory architecture presents a clear contrast. AMD uses 16 GB of LPDDR5 on a 128-bit bus, achieving 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. Intel uses 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus, achieving 124.0 GB/s bandwidth. Despite the narrower bus, the Arc A310E delivers 21.6 GB/s more bandwidth due to the higher effective memory speed. The AMD part compensates with quadruple the capacity.

API support matches exactly. Both list DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Display outputs diverge: the Ryzen Z2 A GPU offers a single USB Type-C output, while the Arc A310E provides four mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs.

Form factor and integration differ. The Arc A310E is a single-slot card measuring 168 mm in length, 69 mm in height, and 20 mm in width, with no power connectors and a suggested PSU of 250 W. It uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface. The Ryzen Z2 A GPU lists no slot width, dimensions, power connectors, suggested PSU, or bus interface, indicating an embedded or mobile-oriented design.

Production status separates the two as well. The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU remains Active, with a release date of 2024-12-31. The Intel Arc A310E is marked End-of-life, released 2024-03-31, with a predecessor of Xe Graphics and a successor of Battlemage. The AMD part has no listed predecessor or successor.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 compute throughput?

A: The Intel Arc A310E leads with 3.072 TFLOPS, while the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU delivers 1.638 TFLOPS.

Q: How much memory does each GPU provide?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU has 16 GB of LPDDR5, and the Intel Arc A310E has 4 GB of GDDR6.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU draws 15 W, and the Intel Arc A310E draws 75 W.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The Intel Arc A310E has 768 shading units, compared to 512 on the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU.

Q: Are the supported graphics APIs the same?

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

Q: What is the production status of each GPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU is Active, and the Intel Arc A310E is End-of-life.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU | Intel Arc A310E |

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

| Chip | Van Gogh | DG2-128 |

| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Xe-HPG |

| Generation | Console GPU (AMD) | Alchemist (Arc 3) |

| Process node | 7 nm | 6 nm |

| Transistors | 2,400 million | 7,200 million |

| Die size | 163 mm² | 157 mm² |

| Transistor density | 14.7M / mm² | 45.9M / mm² |

| Base clock | 1000 MHz | 2000 MHz |

| Boost clock | 1600 MHz | 2000 MHz |

| Memory clock | 800 MHz 6.4 Gbps effective | 1937 MHz 15.5 Gbps effective |

| Memory size | 16 GB | 4 GB |

| Memory type | LPDDR5 | GDDR6 |

| Memory bus width | 128 bit | 64 bit |

| Memory bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s | 124.0 GB/s |

| Shading units | 512 | 768 |

| RT cores | 8 | 6 |

| Pixel rate | 25.60 GPixel/s | 32.00 GPixel/s |

| Texture rate | 51.20 GTexel/s | 64.00 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 1.638 TFLOPS | 3.072 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 3.277 TFLOPS (2:1) | 6.144 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 15 W | 75 W |

| Slot width | Not listed | Single-slot |

| Power connectors | Not listed | None |

| Suggested PSU | Not listed | 250 W |

| Bus interface | Not listed | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

| Display outputs | 1x USB Type-C | 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 |

| Dimensions | Not listed | 168 mm 6.6 inches length, 69 mm 2.7 inches height, 20 mm 0.8 inches width |

| Production status | Active | End-of-life |

| Release date | 2024-12-31 | 2024-03-31 |

| Predecessor | Not listed | Xe Graphics |

| Successor | Not listed | Battlemage |

The Verdict

The recorded data shows two GPUs with opposite design priorities. The Intel Arc A310E delivers nearly double the FP32 compute, higher pixel and texture rates, higher clocks, and more shading units. It also provides more memory bandwidth despite a narrower bus. The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU offers four times the memory capacity, eight RT cores versus six, a much lower 15 W power draw, and remains in active production.

For compute-heavy tasks where raw throughput matters, the Arc A310E holds the specification advantage. Its 3.072 TFLOPS FP32 and 6.144 TFLOPS FP16 figures substantially exceed the AMD part. Its 2000 MHz boost clock, 768 shading units, and 64.00 GTexel/s texture rate reinforce this position.

For memory-intensive workloads or constrained power environments, the Ryzen Z2 A GPU presents the stronger case. The 16 GB capacity dwarfs the 4 GB allocation on the Intel card, and the 15 W TDP makes it suitable for low-power designs. Its active production status also indicates ongoing availability.

The Arc A310E's end-of-life status and higher power requirement limit its long-term viability. However, its compute and bandwidth metrics are objectively higher. The Ryzen Z2 A GPU's active status and larger memory pool suggest a different use case, one prioritizing capacity and efficiency over raw speed.

Where Each One Wins

Intel Arc A310E wins on:

• FP32 compute: 3.072 TFLOPS versus 1.638 TFLOPS
• FP16 compute: 6.144 TFLOPS versus 3.277 TFLOPS
• Pixel throughput: 32.00 GPixel/s versus 25.60 GPixel/s
• Texture throughput: 64.00 GTexel/s versus 51.20 GTexel/s
• Memory bandwidth: 124.0 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s
• Shading units: 768 versus 512
• Base and boost clock: 2000 MHz versus 1000 MHz base, 1600 MHz boost
• Transistor count: 7,200 million versus 2,400 million
• Transistor density: 45.9M / mm² versus 14.7M / mm²
• Display outputs: 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 versus 1x USB Type-C

AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU wins on:

• Memory capacity: 16 GB versus 4 GB
• Power draw: 15 W versus 75 W
• RT cores: 8 versus 6
• Die size: 163 mm² versus 157 mm² (larger die, though fewer transistors)
• Production status: Active versus End-of-life
• Release recency: 2024-12-31 versus 2024-03-31