AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU vs Intel Arc Pro B370 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU and the Intel Arc Pro B370 shows no direct head-to-head benchmark results in the database. Both entries have an average benchmark score of 0, and the wins counter for each stands at 0. This means there are no measured performance comparisons available to draw exact percentage deltas between these two parts. Instead, the analysis must rely on the architectural specifications and theoretical throughput figures recorded for each device.

Looking at raw compute capabilities, the Intel Arc Pro B370 delivers significantly higher peak numbers. Its FP32 throughput is 6.144 TFLOPS, which is 3.75 times the 1.638 TFLOPS of the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU. The FP16 figures follow the same pattern: the Intel part reaches 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1) versus 3.277 TFLOPS (2:1) for the AMD chip. In terms of texture processing, the Arc Pro B370 outputs 96.00 GTexel/s compared to 51.20 GTexel/s for the Z2 A GPU, a 1.875x advantage. Pixel throughput also favors Intel, with 48.00 GPixel/s versus 25.60 GPixel/s, a 1.875x lead as well.

The Intel part also has more execution hardware. It carries 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, and 20 ROPs. The AMD chip has 512 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. The ray tracing core counts differ as well: Intel lists 10 RT cores, while AMD lists 8. These numbers indicate that in raw rasterization and compute workloads, the Arc Pro B370 should outperform the Z2 A GPU by a substantial margin, roughly 3.75x in shader-bound tasks and 1.875x in texturing and pixel fill rates.

However, the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU has a clear advantage in memory configuration. It uses 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 102.4 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Arc Pro B370 relies on system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth, which means its performance will vary heavily based on the host platform's memory subsystem. In scenarios where dedicated memory bandwidth is critical, the AMD part has a fixed and known quantity, while the Intel part's effective bandwidth is an unknown variable.

Clock speeds present an interesting contrast. The Intel Arc Pro B370 has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU runs at a 1000 MHz base and 1600 MHz boost. The Intel part's boost clock is 50% higher than AMD's, but its base clock is 70% lower. This suggests the Intel chip relies heavily on power management and burst behavior, while the AMD chip maintains a more consistent floor.

Power consumption is also recorded. The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU has a TDP of 15 W, while the Intel Arc Pro B370 has a TDP of 25 W. The Intel part uses 66.7% more power, which aligns with its higher peak throughput, but the efficiency ratio differs depending on the workload. In pure FP32 per watt, the Intel part delivers 6.144 TFLOPS / 25 W = 0.246 TFLOPS/W, while the AMD part delivers 1.638 TFLOPS / 15 W = 0.109 TFLOPS/W. The Intel chip is roughly 2.25x more efficient in this metric, according to the recorded figures.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Arc Pro B370 is the stronger performer in raw compute, texture, and pixel throughput. It offers 3.75x higher FP32, 3.75x higher FP16, 1.875x higher texture rate, and 1.875x higher pixel rate than the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU. It also has more shading units, TMUs, ROPs, and RT cores. For any workload that scales with shader count or fill rate, the Intel part should finish ahead.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU counters with a dedicated 16 GB memory pool and a fixed 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part's system shared memory means its actual bandwidth is platform dependent, which introduces uncertainty. In scenarios where memory latency or bandwidth is the limiting factor, the AMD chip has a predictable advantage, though the raw compute deficit of 3.75x is large to overcome.

The power envelope favors AMD in absolute terms: 15 W against 25 W. But the Intel part is more efficient per FP32 FLOP, using the numbers above. The choice depends on whether the workload is compute-bound or memory-bound. For sustained heavy compute, Intel has the hardware. For memory-sensitive tasks with a strict power cap, AMD has the configuration.

Neither part has a recorded launch MSRP in the database, so no price comparison is possible. Both are listed as Active in production status. The AMD chip has a release date of 2024-12-31, while the Intel chip has a release date of 2026-01-26, making the Intel part newer by over a year.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU uses the Van Gogh chip on RDNA 2.0 architecture, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The die size is 163 mm² with 2,400 million transistors, yielding a transistor density of 14.7M per mm². The Intel Arc Pro B370 uses the Panther Lake chip on Xe3-LPG architecture, built on a 3 nm process at Intel. Its transistor count and die size are listed as unknown, so no density comparison is possible.

The process node difference is significant: 7 nm versus 3 nm. The smaller node typically allows for higher clock speeds and better power efficiency, which aligns with the Intel part's 2400 MHz boost clock versus AMD's 1600 MHz. The Intel part also has a much lower base clock of 300 MHz, which may indicate aggressive power gating or a design optimized for burst performance.

Memory architecture differs fundamentally. The AMD chip uses dedicated LPDDR5 memory with a 128-bit bus and fixed bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The Intel chip uses system shared memory, with the bus width and bandwidth listed as system dependent. This means the Intel part's memory performance is not a fixed property but a function of the host system's memory configuration.

The shading unit count differs: 512 for AMD versus 1280 for Intel. The TMU count is 32 versus 40, and the ROP count is 16 versus 20. The RT core count is 8 versus 10. These differences indicate that Intel has allocated more silicon area to compute and graphics processing, while AMD has focused on a more compact design.

Both parts support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Neither has tensor cores listed. The display outputs differ: AMD has 1x USB Type-C, while Intel's is portable device dependent. The Intel part is an IGP with no power connectors, while AMD's slot width and power connectors are not specified.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 performance?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B370 has 6.144 TFLOPS, which is 3.75 times the 1.638 TFLOPS of the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU.

Q: How do the memory configurations compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU has 16 GB of LPDDR5 on a 128-bit bus with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Arc Pro B370 uses system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth.

Q: What are the power consumption figures?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU has a TDP of 15 W. The Intel Arc Pro B370 has a TDP of 25 W.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B370 has 1280 shading units. The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU has 512 shading units.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same graphics APIs?

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

Q: What process nodes are used?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU uses a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Arc Pro B370 uses a 3 nm process at Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc Pro B370 wins in every raw throughput category recorded. Its FP32 of 6.144 TFLOPS is nearly four times that of the AMD chip. Its FP16 of 12.29 TFLOPS is similarly dominant. Texture rate of 96.00 GTexel/s doubles the AMD chip's 51.20 GTexel/s, and pixel rate of 48.00 GPixel/s doubles the 25.60 GPixel/s. The higher shading unit count (1280 versus 512), TMU count (40 versus 32), and ROP count (20 versus 16) all point toward better performance in shader-heavy rendering, high-resolution texturing, and fill-rate-limited scenarios. The higher boost clock of 2400 MHz versus 1600 MHz gives it additional headroom in burst workloads.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU wins in memory determinism and power efficiency in absolute terms. Its 16 GB dedicated LPDDR5 memory with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth is a fixed quantity, whereas the Intel part's system shared memory has no guaranteed bandwidth. For applications that require consistent memory latency or that operate in environments where shared memory is a bottleneck, the AMD chip offers a stable foundation. Its 15 W TDP is 40% lower than Intel's 25 W, making it suitable for thermal-constrained designs.

Clock behavior also favors different use cases. The AMD chip's base clock of 1000 MHz is substantially higher than Intel's 300 MHz, which means it maintains a higher floor under sustained load. The Intel chip's boost clock of 2400 MHz is 50% higher than AMD's 1600 MHz, but its low base clock suggests it may ramp down aggressively when not under load or when power limits are hit.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ in nearly every measured specification.

Process node: AMD uses 7 nm, Intel uses 3 nm. Foundry: AMD uses TSMC, Intel uses its own fab. Transistor count: AMD has 2,400 million, Intel lists unknown. Die size: AMD is 163 mm², Intel lists unknown. Transistor density: AMD is 14.7M per mm², Intel lists null.

Base clock: AMD is 1000 MHz, Intel is 300 MHz. Boost clock: AMD is 1600 MHz, Intel is 2400 MHz. Memory clock: AMD is 800 MHz with 6.4 Gbps effective, Intel lists system shared.

Memory size: AMD is 16 GB, Intel is system shared. Memory type: AMD is LPDDR5, Intel is system shared. Bus width: AMD is 128 bit, Intel is system shared. Bandwidth: AMD is 102.4 GB/s, Intel is system dependent.

Shading units: AMD has 512, Intel has 1280. TMUs: AMD has 32, Intel has 40. ROPs: AMD has 16, Intel has 20. RT cores: AMD has 8, Intel has 10.

Pixel rate: AMD is 25.60 GPixel/s, Intel is 48.00 GPixel/s. Texture rate: AMD is 51.20 GTexel/s, Intel is 96.00 GTexel/s. FP32: AMD is 1.638 TFLOPS, Intel is 6.144 TFLOPS. FP16: AMD is 3.277 TFLOPS (2:1), Intel is 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1).

TDP: AMD is 15 W, Intel is 25 W. Slot width: AMD lists null, Intel lists IGP. Power connectors: AMD lists null, Intel lists none. Bus interface: AMD lists null, Intel lists IGP.

Display outputs: AMD has 1x USB Type-C, Intel has portable device dependent. Release date: AMD is 2024-12-31, Intel is 2026-01-26. Predecessor: AMD lists null, Intel lists HD Graphics-WM.