AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU vs Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU and the Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550. Neither product has recorded benchmark scores in our database, and both sit at the 50th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of zero. This means that any comparison must rely on the architectural and specification data recorded for each part, rather than measured performance deltas.

The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 holds a decisive advantage in raw compute throughput. Its FP32 performance is listed at 52.43 TFLOPS, which is 32 times higher than the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU's 1.638 TFLOPS. The Intel part also delivers 1,638.4 GTexel/s of texture rate versus 51.20 GTexel/s for the AMD chip, a 32-fold difference. In FP16 workloads, the Intel card sustains 52.43 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio, while the AMD part reaches 3.277 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio, meaning the Intel accelerator is roughly 16 times faster in that precision class.

Memory bandwidth tells a similar story. The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 uses 128 GB of HBM2e across an 8192-bit bus, yielding 3.28 TB/s. The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU has 16 GB of LPDDR5 on a 128-bit bus, providing 102.4 GB/s. That is a 32-fold difference in bandwidth, matching the compute gap. Pixel rate is the one area where the AMD part shows a non-zero figure: 25.60 GPixel/s versus 0 MPixel/s for the Intel card, which has no ROPs listed.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU wins in scenarios that demand low power consumption and integrated display capability. Its TDP is listed at 15 W, while the Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 consumes 600 W. The AMD chip also has a display output (1x USB Type-C), whereas the Intel accelerator has no outputs. For compact, battery-conscious systems or embedded applications requiring a video signal, the AMD part is the only viable option between the two.

The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 wins in every throughput-oriented category. It has 16,384 shading units versus 512, 1,024 TMUs versus 32, and 128 ray tracing cores versus 8. The Intel part also has a much larger memory pool at 128 GB, which suits large data center workloads where model weights or datasets exceed the 16 GB capacity of the AMD chip. Its PCIe 5.0 x16 interface and OAM Module slot width indicate a server-oriented design, while the AMD part does not list a bus interface or slot width.

For compute-heavy tasks such as FP32 simulation, FP16 machine learning, or high-texture workloads, the Intel accelerator dominates by factors of 32 in raw throughput. For any task requiring a framebuffer output or operating within a 15 W power envelope, the AMD part is the only choice. The Intel card also supports a broader API set for DirectX (12 Ultimate vs 12 (12_1)) and Vulkan 1.4, whereas the Intel part lists no Vulkan support.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU is built on the Van Gogh chip using RDNA 2.0 architecture, manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It contains 2,400 million transistors on a 163 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 14.7 million per square millimeter. It is classified as a Console GPU (AMD) and was released on December 31, 2024.

The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 uses the Ponte Vecchio chip with Generation 12.5 architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process. It packs 100,000 million transistors on a 1,280 mm² die, yielding a density of 78.1 million per square millimeter. It is a Data Center GPU (Ponte Vecchio) and was released on January 9, 2023. Its successor is listed as the H3C Graphics.

Clock behavior differs. The AMD part has a base clock of 1000 MHz and a boost clock of 1600 MHz. The Intel card has a lower base clock of 900 MHz but the same boost of 1600 MHz. Memory clocks diverge significantly: AMD runs at 800 MHz (6.4 Gbps effective) while Intel runs at 1600 MHz (3.2 Gbps effective). The effective data rate is lower for Intel, but the 8192-bit bus width compensates overwhelmingly.

Memory technology is a major architectural split. AMD uses LPDDR5, which is a low-power memory typically soldered on-package for mobile or embedded GPUs. Intel uses HBM2e, a high-bandwidth stacked memory designed for accelerators. The AMD part has 8 ray tracing cores, while the Intel part has 128. Neither product lists tensor cores in the database.

The AMD part supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The Intel part supports DirectX 12 (12_1) and OpenGL 4.6, but no Vulkan version is recorded. This means the AMD GPU offers a newer DirectX feature level and explicit Vulkan support, which matters for graphics workloads. The Intel card has no display outputs, reinforcing its role as a compute accelerator rather than a graphics adapter.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to two products with opposite design goals. The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU is a low-power, display-capable graphics processor for embedded or mobile systems. The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 is a high-power, compute-focused accelerator for server deployments.

A user needing a GPU with a video output, low power draw, and modern graphics API support should select the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU. It has the only display connector in this comparison, consumes 40 times less power (15 W vs 600 W), and supports DirectX 12 Ultimate with Vulkan 1.4. Its 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory is sufficient for many graphics workloads.

A user needing maximum compute throughput, large memory capacity, or high bandwidth should select the Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550. It delivers 32 times more FP32 performance, 32 times more texture rate, and 32 times more memory bandwidth. Its 128 GB of HBM2e memory is suitable for large-scale data processing, and its 16,384 shading units provide massive parallelism. However, it requires a 1000 W suggested PSU and has no display output, so it cannot drive a monitor.

Neither product has recorded benchmark scores in the database, and both share the same 50th percentile ranking. The decision rests entirely on the specification differences. The AMD part is not a competitor to the Intel part in raw performance; it is a different class of device for a different use case.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 performance?

A: The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 has 52.43 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which is 32 times higher than the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU's 1.638 TFLOPS.

Q: Which GPU has more memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 has 3.28 TB/s of bandwidth from its HBM2e memory, versus 102.4 GB/s for the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU's LPDDR5 memory.

Q: Can either GPU output video to a display?

A: Only the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU has a display output (1x USB Type-C). The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 lists no outputs.

Q: What are the power requirements for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU has a TDP of 15 W. The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 has a TDP of 600 W and a suggested PSU of 1000 W.

Q: Which GPU supports ray tracing?

A: Both have ray tracing cores. The AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU has 8, while the Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 has 128.

Q: What is the difference in memory capacity?

A: The Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 has 128 GB of HBM2e, while the AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU has 16 GB of LPDDR5.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen Z2 A GPU | Intel Data Center GPU Max 1550 |

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

| Chip | Van Gogh | Ponte Vecchio |

| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Generation 12.5 |

| Process Node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 2,400 million | 100,000 million |

| Die Size | 163 mm² | 1280 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 14.7M / mm² | 78.1M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 1000 MHz | 900 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 1600 MHz | 1600 MHz |

| Memory Size | 16 GB | 128 GB |

| Memory Type | LPDDR5 | HBM2e |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | 8192 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 102.4 GB/s | 3.28 TB/s |

| Shading Units | 512 | 16384 |

| TMUs | 32 | 1024 |

| ROPs | 16 | 0 |

| Ray Tracing Cores | 8 | 128 |

| Pixel Rate | 25.60 GPixel/s | 0 MPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 51.20 GTexel/s | 1,638.4 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 1.638 TFLOPS | 52.43 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 3.277 TFLOPS (2:1) | 52.43 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 15 W | 600 W |

| Suggested PSU | Not listed | 1000 W |

| Slot Width | Not listed | OAM Module |

| Bus Interface | Not listed | PCIe 5.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | 1x USB Type-C | No outputs |

| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_1) |

| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |

| Vulkan | 1.4 | Not listed |

| Release Date | 2024-12-31 | 2023-01-09 |

| Successor | Not listed | H3C Graphics |