AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme GPU vs Intel Arc Pro B70 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme GPU and the Intel Arc Pro B70. The AMD part has a single benchmark entry, while the Intel part has none. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme GPU scores 516 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. This places it at the 1st percentile among all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals are the Intel HD Graphics P4000 at 534, the AMD Radeon HD 6870 at 536, the AMD Radeon HD 6750M at 484, and the AMD Radeon HD 6770M at 569. The Ryzen Z2 Extreme is 3.4% behind the HD P4000, 3.7% behind the HD 6870, 6.6% ahead of the HD 6750M, and 9.3% behind the HD 6770M. These deltas indicate that the AMD part sits in a low-performance bracket, comparable to discrete GPUs from over a decade ago. The Intel Arc Pro B70 has no recorded benchmark scores, so no direct performance comparison can be made from the database.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme GPU?

A: The average benchmark score is 516, derived from its single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme GPU compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It is 3.4% behind the Intel HD Graphics P4000, 3.7% behind the AMD Radeon HD 6870, 6.6% ahead of the AMD Radeon HD 6750M, and 9.3% behind the AMD Radeon HD 6770M.

Q: Does the Intel Arc Pro B70 have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No, the Intel Arc Pro B70 has an empty benchmark list and an average benchmark score of 0.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for the Intel Arc Pro B70?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B70 is listed at the 50th percentile among all GPUs, though this is based on no recorded benchmark data.

Q: What are the memory specifications for each GPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme GPU uses 16 GB of LPDDR5X on a 128-bit bus with 128.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Arc Pro B70 uses 32 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus with 608.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the TDP for each GPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme GPU has a TDP of 28 W. The Intel Arc Pro B70 has a TDP of 230 W.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme GPU uses the Strix Point chip built on RDNA 3.5 architecture with a 4 nm process at TSMC. It has 34,000 million transistors on a 233 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 145.9M per mm². The Intel Arc Pro B70 uses the BMG-G31 chip built on Xe2-HPG architecture with a 5 nm process at TSMC. Its transistor count is unknown, but its die size is 368 mm², which is significantly larger than the AMD part.

The AMD GPU features 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, 48 raster output pipelines, and 16 ray tracing cores. The Intel GPU features 4096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, 128 raster output pipelines, and 32 ray tracing cores. The Intel part quadruples the shading units, TMUs, and ROPs, and doubles the ray tracing cores compared to the AMD part.

Clock speeds differ substantially. The AMD GPU has a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2700 MHz. The Intel GPU has a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2800 MHz. Memory clocks also differ: the AMD part runs at 1000 MHz with 8 Gbps effective, while the Intel part runs at 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective.

Both GPUs support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The AMD GPU has a single USB Type-C display output. The Intel GPU has one HDMI 2.1a and three DisplayPort 2.1 outputs. The Intel part also uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 bus interface, while the AMD part has no bus interface listed.

The AMD GPU is marked as Active in production status, with a release date of July 8, 2025. The Intel GPU has no production status listed, with a release date of March 25, 2026.

The Verdict

The data shows two GPUs at opposite ends of the performance and power spectrum. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme GPU is a low-power part with a 28 W TDP, no power connectors, and a single display output. Its benchmark score of 516 places it at the 1st percentile, indicating entry-level or integrated-class performance. The Intel Arc Pro B70 is a high-power discrete card with a 230 W TDP, dual-slot cooling, a single 8-pin power connector, and a suggested PSU of 550 W. It has no recorded benchmark scores, but its specifications indicate a far higher performance ceiling.

The AMD GPU suits scenarios requiring minimal power draw and compact integration. Its 28 W TDP and lack of power connectors make it feasible for low-power systems. The Intel GPU targets workloads needing substantial compute throughput, as suggested by its 4096 shading units, 22.94 TFLOPS FP32 performance, and 32 GB of GDDR6 memory with 608.0 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD GPU's 5.530 TFLOPS FP32 is roughly a quarter of the Intel part's figure. The Intel GPU also offers 45.88 TFLOPS FP16 performance at a 2:1 ratio, while the AMD part offers 5.530 TFLOPS FP16 at a 1:1 ratio.

The Intel Arc Pro B70 has a launch MSRP of 949 USD. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme GPU has no launch MSRP listed.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ in nearly every specification category. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme GPU uses a 4 nm process, while the Intel Arc Pro B70 uses a 5 nm process. The AMD die is 233 mm², while the Intel die is 368 mm². Transistor count is 34,000 million for AMD and unknown for Intel.

Memory configurations are markedly different. AMD uses 16 GB of LPDDR5X with a 128-bit bus and 128.0 GB/s bandwidth. Intel uses 32 GB of GDDR6 with a 256-bit bus and 608.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part has four times the memory bandwidth.

Compute resources differ by a factor of four. AMD has 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. Intel has 4096 shading units, 256 TMUs, and 128 ROPs. Ray tracing cores are 16 for AMD and 32 for Intel. Pixel rate is 129.6 GPixel/s for AMD and 358.4 GPixel/s for Intel. Texture rate is 172.8 GTexel/s for AMD and 716.8 GTexel/s for Intel.

Power and physical specifications diverge sharply. AMD has a 28 W TDP, no power connectors, and no slot width listed. Intel has a 230 W TDP, one 8-pin power connector, a suggested PSU of 550 W, and dual-slot width. Intel's dimensions are 267 mm in length, 110 mm in height, and 39 mm in width. AMD has no dimensions listed.

Clock speeds: AMD base is 800 MHz, boost is 2700 MHz. Intel base is 2280 MHz, boost is 2800 MHz. Memory clock is 1000 MHz for AMD and 2375 MHz for Intel. Display outputs: AMD has one USB Type-C, Intel has one HDMI 2.1a and three DisplayPort 2.1. Bus interface: AMD has none listed, Intel has PCIe 5.0 x16.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme GPU wins in power efficiency. Its 28 W TDP is drastically lower than the Intel part's 230 W. It requires no power connectors, while the Intel part needs one 8-pin connector and a 550 W PSU. For systems with strict thermal or power envelopes, the AMD GPU is the only viable option among the two.

The AMD GPU also wins in release timing. It was released on July 8, 2025, while the Intel part is dated March 25, 2026. The AMD part is listed as Active in production, while the Intel part has no production status.

The Intel Arc Pro B70 wins in raw compute capability. Its 22.94 TFLOPS FP32 is over four times the AMD part's 5.530 TFLOPS. Its FP16 performance of 45.88 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio is over eight times the AMD part's 5.530 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio. The Intel GPU also has more texture units, ROPs, and ray tracing cores, leading to higher pixel and texture rates.

The Intel GPU wins in memory capacity and bandwidth. Its 32 GB GDDR6 with 608.0 GB/s bandwidth compares favorably to the AMD part's 16 GB LPDDR5X with 128.0 GB/s bandwidth. The 256-bit bus provides four times the memory bandwidth of the 128-bit bus.

The Intel GPU wins in display connectivity. It offers one HDMI 2.1a and three DisplayPort 2.1 outputs, while the AMD part offers only one USB Type-C. The Intel part also uses a PCIe 5.0 x16 interface, which provides a modern host connection.

The Intel GPU wins in physical integration for desktop use. Its dual-slot design and standard power connector suit a conventional desktop PC. The AMD GPU, with no slot width or power connectors, appears designed for embedded or mobile applications.

The AMD GPU wins in die efficiency. Its 145.9M transistors per mm² on a 233 mm² die contrasts with the Intel part's larger 368 mm² die and unknown transistor density. The AMD part achieves its specifications with fewer transistors and a smaller die.

The AMD GPU wins in its benchmark percentile. It has a recorded score of 516 at the 1st percentile, while the Intel part has no score and sits at the 50th percentile by default, which does not reflect actual performance. For any user needing verified performance data, the AMD part provides a concrete number, while the Intel part does not.