AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU vs Intel Arc A380E x2 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains no direct head-to-head benchmark scores for the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU and the Intel Arc A380E x2. Neither product has an average benchmark score in the database, and both share an identical percentile rank of 50 among all GPUs. This means the two cannot be ranked against each other using measured performance data. What can be compared are the raw throughput and memory metrics listed in the specification records. Based on those recorded figures, the Intel Arc A380E x2 holds a decisive lead in every compute throughput category. Its FP32 output is 4.096 TFLOPS, which is 2.5 times the 1.638 TFLOPS of the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU. The Intel part also doubles the AMD part in texture rate, 128.0 GTexel/s versus 51.20 GTexel/s, and in pixel rate, 64.00 GPixel/s versus 25.60 GPixel/s. The shading unit count reinforces this gap: the Intel card uses 1024 shading units while the AMD GPU uses 512, and the TMU count is 64 versus 32. The AMD part has lower clock speeds, with a base and boost of 1000 MHz and 1600 MHz, while the Intel part runs at a flat 2000 MHz for both base and boost. On the memory side, the Intel Arc A380E x2 delivers 186.0 GB/s of bandwidth over a 96-bit GDDR6 bus, compared to 102.4 GB/s over a 128-bit LPDDR5 bus on the AMD part. The AMD GPU answers with a larger frame buffer, 16 GB against 6 GB, and a lower TDP of 15 W against 130 W. Both parts support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, and each has 8 ray tracing cores.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc A380E x2 wins in raw compute, texturing, pixel fill, and memory bandwidth. Its FP32 figure of 4.096 TFLOPS is more than double the 1.638 TFLOPS of the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU, which indicates that workloads relying on shader throughput will favor the Intel card. The texture rate of 128.0 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 64.00 GPixel/s reinforce this advantage for rendering tasks that are fill-rate bound. The higher memory bandwidth of 186.0 GB/s also favors the Intel part in data-heavy scenarios, despite its narrower 96-bit bus. The Intel card is a single-slot design that uses a 6-pin power connector, requires a 300 W recommended PSU, and offers 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, which supports multi-display configurations.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU wins in power efficiency and memory capacity. Its TDP of 15 W is dramatically lower than the 130 W TDP of the Intel part, which makes it suitable for constrained power envelopes. Its 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory is more than double the 6 GB of GDDR6 on the Intel card, so workloads that need a large working set in local memory will benefit. The AMD part is built on a 7 nm TSMC process with 2,400 million transistors on a 163 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 14.7M per mm². The Intel part uses a 6 nm TSMC process with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, resulting in a density of 45.9M per mm². The AMD GPU also has a single USB Type-C display output, while the Intel card provides 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0. The AMD part is marked as Active in production status, while the Intel part is End-of-life.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU uses the Van Gogh chip with an RDNA 2.0 architecture and belongs to the Console GPU generation from AMD. The Intel Arc A380E x2 uses the DG2-128 chip with the Xe-HPG architecture and belongs to the Alchemist (Arc 3) generation. The process nodes differ: AMD uses TSMC 7 nm, while Intel uses TSMC 6 nm. Transistor counts differ substantially, with the Intel chip containing 7,200 million transistors versus 2,400 million on the AMD chip. Die sizes are close, 163 mm² for AMD and 157 mm² for Intel, but the transistor density is much higher on the Intel chip at 45.9M per mm² compared to 14.7M per mm². Memory configurations are distinct: AMD uses 16 GB of LPDDR5 on a 128-bit bus at 800 MHz with 6.4 Gbps effective speed, while Intel uses 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus at 1937 MHz with 15.5 Gbps effective speed. The AMD part lists 512 shading units, 32 TMUs, 16 ROPs, and 8 RT cores. The Intel part lists 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and 8 RT cores. Clock behavior also differs, with the AMD part boosting from 1000 MHz to 1600 MHz and the Intel part running at a constant 2000 MHz. The AMD GPU has no listed power connector, slot width, or bus interface, while the Intel card is single-slot, uses a 6-pin connector, and connects via PCIe 4.0 x8. The Intel card is 265 mm long, 127 mm high, and 20 mm wide. The AMD part has no dimensions listed. The Intel part lists Xe Graphics as its predecessor and Battlemage as its successor, while the AMD part has no predecessor or successor listed. The AMD part released on 2024-12-31, and the Intel part released on 2024-03-31.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 compute performance?

A: The Intel Arc A380E x2 has an FP32 throughput of 4.096 TFLOPS, which is 2.5 times the 1.638 TFLOPS of the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU.

Q: How much memory does each GPU have?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU has 16 GB of LPDDR5 on a 128-bit bus. The Intel Arc A380E x2 has 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Intel Arc A380E x2 delivers 186.0 GB/s, while the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU delivers 102.4 GB/s.

Q: Which GPU has the lower power draw?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU has a TDP of 15 W. The Intel Arc A380E x2 has a TDP of 130 W.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same APIs?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Both also have 8 ray tracing cores.

Q: What are the production statuses of the two GPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU is listed as Active. The Intel Arc A380E x2 is listed as End-of-life.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear split between compute capability and power efficiency. The Intel Arc A380E x2 is the stronger performer in every throughput metric recorded: FP32, texture rate, pixel rate, shading units, TMUs, ROPs, and memory bandwidth. Its 4.096 TFLOPS FP32 output, 128.0 GTexel/s texture rate, and 64.00 GPixel/s pixel rate place it well ahead of the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU in raw rendering work. The AMD part counters with a 15 W TDP, which is less than one-eighth of the Intel card's 130 W TDP, and a 16 GB frame buffer that exceeds the Intel card's 6 GB. The AMD GPU is also the only one of the two with an Active production status. The Intel card, by contrast, is End-of-life. The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU suits scenarios where power draw and memory capacity are the primary constraints. The Intel Arc A380E x2 suits scenarios where compute throughput, fill rates, and bandwidth take priority, and where the 130 W power draw and 6-pin connector can be accommodated. The database shows no benchmark scores for either product, so the comparison rests on the recorded specifications. The Intel part leads in performance-oriented metrics, and the AMD part leads in efficiency and capacity-oriented metrics.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU | Intel Arc A380E x2 |

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

| Chip | Van Gogh | DG2-128 |

| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Xe-HPG |

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

| Process Node | 7 nm | 6 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |

| 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 | 6 GB |

| Memory Type | LPDDR5 | GDDR6 |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | 96 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s | 186.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 512 | 1024 |

| TMUs | 32 | 64 |

| ROPs | 16 | 32 |

| RT Cores | 8 | 8 |

| Pixel Rate | 25.60 GPixel/s | 64.00 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 51.20 GTexel/s | 128.0 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 1.638 TFLOPS | 4.096 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 3.277 TFLOPS (2:1) | 8.192 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 15 W | 130 W |

| Slot Width | Not listed | Single-slot |

| Power Connectors | Not listed | 1x 6-pin |

| Suggested PSU | Not listed | 300 W |

| Bus Interface | Not listed | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

| Display Outputs | 1x USB Type-C | 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 |

| Dimensions | Not listed | 265 mm 10.4 inches, 127 mm 5 inches, 20 mm 0.8 inches |

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

| Release Date | 2024-12-31 | 2024-03-31 |

| Predecessor | Not listed | Xe Graphics |

| Successor | Not listed | Battlemage |