AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU vs Intel Arc A570M Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the core architecture difference between the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU and the Intel Arc A570M?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU uses the RDNA 2.0 architecture on the Rembrandt+ chip, while the Intel Arc A570M uses the Xe-HPG architecture on the DG2-256 chip, belonging to the Alchemist (Arc 5 Mobile) generation.

Q: How do their memory configurations compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Arc A570M has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 224.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which GPU has a higher boost clock speed?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU boosts to 2700 MHz, significantly higher than the Intel Arc A570M's boost clock of 1300 MHz. The Intel part has a higher base clock at 900 MHz versus 800 MHz for the AMD chip.

Q: What does the benchmark data show for the Intel Arc A570M?

A: The recorded database includes a Geekbench OpenCL score of 58,239 for the Intel Arc A570M. This places it at the 88th percentile among all GPUs, while the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile.

Q: How do the two GPUs compare in transistor counts and die size?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU contains 13,100 million transistors on a 208 mm² die, resulting in a density of 63.0 million transistors per mm². The Intel Arc A570M contains 11,500 million transistors on a larger 269 mm² die, yielding a density of 42.8 million transistors per mm².

Q: What are the power requirements for each GPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has a TDP of 28 W and uses no power connectors. The Intel Arc A570M has a TDP of 75 W and is listed as an IGP with no specified power connectors.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU and the Intel Arc A570M represent two fundamentally different design philosophies within the mobile graphics space. The AMD chip uses the RDNA 2.0 architecture, built on the Rembrandt+ silicon, while the Intel part employs the Xe-HPG architecture from the DG2-256 die, part of the Alchemist Arc 5 Mobile generation. Both are fabricated by TSMC on a 6 nm process node, but the similarities end there.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU packs 13,100 million transistors into a 208 mm² die, achieving a density of 63.0 million transistors per square millimeter. The Intel Arc A570M uses 11,500 million transistors across a larger 269 mm² die, with a lower density of 42.8 million transistors per square millimeter. The denser AMD design suggests a more compact implementation of its RDNA 2.0 architecture.

Shading resources differ substantially. The AMD GPU has 768 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 32 raster operation pipelines. The Intel GPU counters with 2,048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 64 ROPs. The Intel part also carries more ray tracing cores, with 16 RT cores versus 12 for the AMD chip. Neither GPU lists tensor cores.

Clock behavior diverges sharply. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2700 MHz, a wide dynamic range. The Intel Arc A570M starts higher at 900 MHz base but only boosts to 1300 MHz, a much narrower operating range. Memory clocks also differ, with AMD running at 800 MHz (6.4 Gbps effective) and Intel at 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective).

The AMD chip uses 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory, while the Intel part uses 8 GB of GDDR6. Both connect via a 128-bit bus, but the memory type differences produce divergent bandwidth characteristics. The Intel GPU achieves 224.0 GB/s, while the AMD GPU reaches 102.4 GB/s.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct benchmark comparisons between these two GPUs are limited because the database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries. However, the Intel Arc A570M has a recorded Geekbench OpenCL score of 58,239, placing it at the 88th percentile among all GPUs. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile.

The Intel Arc A570M's score of 58,239 places it in close competition with several established desktop GPUs. The database shows it trails the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT by 0.3% (that card scores 58,392), leads the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM by 0.3% (58,085), and sits 0.5% ahead of the NVIDIA P102-100 (58,528). The AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58,657, which is 0.7% higher than the Arc A570M.

These narrow deltas, all within one percentage point, indicate that the Intel Arc A570M performs in a tightly packed cluster around the 58,200 to 58,700 score range. The data suggests that the Intel part delivers compute performance comparable to mid-range desktop offerings from the previous generation, despite being a mobile-oriented component.

Without recorded benchmark data for the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU, direct performance comparison relies on architectural specifications and derived metrics. The AMD chip's FP32 throughput is 4.147 TFLOPS, while the Intel part delivers 5.325 TFLOPS, a 28.4% advantage for Intel. FP16 performance follows the same pattern, with AMD at 8.294 TFLOPS and Intel at 10.65 TFLOPS, both using a 2:1 ratio.

Texture and pixel rates tell a similar story. The Intel Arc A570M achieves 166.4 GTexel/s, compared to 129.6 GTexel/s for the AMD chip, a 28.4% difference. Pixel rates are nearly identical, with the AMD GPU at 86.40 GPixel/s and the Intel GPU at 83.20 GPixel/s, a 3.8% edge for AMD.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every measurable specification. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU uses the Rembrandt+ chip with RDNA 2.0 architecture, while the Intel Arc A570M uses the DG2-256 chip with Xe-HPG architecture from the Alchemist Arc 5 Mobile generation.

Transistor count favors AMD at 13,100 million versus 11,500 million for Intel, despite the Intel die being larger at 269 mm² compared to 208 mm². Transistor density follows, with AMD at 63.0 million per mm² and Intel at 42.8 million per mm².

Clock specifications show AMD with a higher boost (2700 MHz versus 1300 MHz) but a lower base clock (800 MHz versus 900 MHz). Memory clocks differ significantly: AMD runs at 800 MHz with 6.4 Gbps effective data rate, while Intel runs at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective.

Memory capacity favors AMD at 16 GB versus 8 GB for Intel, but bandwidth favors Intel at 224.0 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s. Both use a 128-bit bus. Memory type differs, with AMD using LPDDR5 and Intel using GDDR6.

Compute resources favor Intel across the board. Intel has 2,048 shading units versus 768 for AMD, 128 TMUs versus 48, 64 ROPs versus 32, and 16 RT cores versus 12. FP32 and FP16 throughput both favor Intel, as do texture rates. Pixel rate slightly favors AMD at 86.40 GPixel/s versus 83.20 GPixel/s.

Power draw differs substantially. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has a TDP of 28 W with no power connectors, while the Intel Arc A570M has a TDP of 75 W and is designated as an IGP. The Intel part uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface, while the AMD part lists no bus interface. Display outputs also differ: AMD provides 1x USB Type-C, while Intel's output is listed as portable device dependent.

Release timing differs by over a year. The Intel Arc A570M entered production on 2023-07-31, while the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU came later on 2024-12-31. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU demonstrates advantages in several areas despite lacking benchmark scores. Its higher boost clock of 2700 MHz indicates potential for burst performance in workloads that scale with clock frequency. The 16 GB memory capacity doubles the Intel part's 8 GB, which could benefit applications with large working sets.

The AMD chip's lower TDP of 28 W versus 75 W for Intel positions it for power-constrained environments. The pixel rate of 86.40 GPixel/s edges out Intel's 83.20 GPixel/s, suggesting a slight advantage in fill-rate-bound scenarios. The denser transistor layout on a smaller die implies a more compact implementation.

The Intel Arc A570M wins decisively in raw compute throughput. Its FP32 output of 5.325 TFLOPS exceeds AMD's 4.147 TFLOPS by 28.4%. The texture rate of 166.4 GTexel/s versus 129.6 GTexel/s gives Intel a similar margin in texture-heavy workloads. The 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth more than doubles AMD's 102.4 GB/s, which can matter in bandwidth-intensive tasks.

The recorded Geekbench OpenCL score of 58,239 for the Intel part confirms its compute capability in practice. The 88th percentile ranking places it well above the AMD chip's 50th percentile position, though the AMD chip lacks recorded scores to make the comparison direct.

The Intel Arc A570M also carries more shading units, TMUs, ROPs, and RT cores, which supports its higher theoretical throughput. The PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides a modern connection standard, while the AMD part lists no bus interface.

The Verdict

The data presents two GPUs with different intended roles. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU, with its 28 W TDP, 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory, and compact 208 mm² die, targets low-power integrated applications. The Intel Arc A570M, with a 75 W TDP, 8 GB of GDDR6, and larger 269 mm² die, targets more demanding mobile workloads.

For users prioritizing raw compute performance, the Intel Arc A570M holds the clear advantage. Its 5.325 TFLOPS FP32 output, 224.0 GB/s memory bandwidth, and 58,239 Geekbench OpenCL score demonstrate measurable capability. The recorded benchmark places it among desktop-class GPUs from the previous generation, with deltas under one percent against rivals like the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT and the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM.

For users prioritizing power efficiency and memory capacity, the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU presents a compelling profile. The 28 W TDP represents a fraction of the Intel part's power draw, while the 16 GB memory capacity doubles what Intel offers. The higher boost clock of 2700 MHz suggests responsive performance scaling when needed.

The benchmark data does not include direct head-to-head measurements between these two GPUs, and the AMD chip has no recorded scores in the database. The Intel part's 88th percentile ranking versus AMD's 50th percentile provides the only comparative positioning, though the AMD figure reflects an absence of data rather than measured performance.

The launch dates separate the pair by roughly a year and a half, with Intel releasing in July 2023 and AMD at the end of December 2024. Both remain in active production. Neither GPU lists a launch MSRP in the database.

The choice between these two depends on workload characteristics. Compute-heavy applications that can use the Intel part's additional shader units, TMUs, and memory bandwidth will favor the Arc A570M. Power-sensitive designs with large memory requirements will favor the Ryzen Z2 Go GPU. The data confirms that each GPU wins in distinct domains: Intel in throughput and bandwidth, AMD in power efficiency and capacity.