AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU vs Intel Arc Pro B60 Comparison

The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU and Intel Arc Pro B60 occupy very different positions in the recorded benchmark data. The Intel Arc Pro B60 is the only one of the two with published benchmark scores, and those scores place it in the 20th percentile of all GPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile, a ranking that reflects its specifications rather than direct measured performance. The average benchmark score for the Intel Arc Pro B60 is 3182, which places it within a narrow margin of several familiar rivals. The data shows a 0.6% advantage over the NVIDIA Quadro P1000, which scores 3163, and a 0.9% deficit against the NVIDIA GeForce GT 640, which scores 3210. The margin against the NVIDIA GeForce 920M is larger at 3.2%, with that card scoring 3287. The largest gap in the rival group is a 3.5% lead over the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER, which scores 3075. These deltas are small, indicating that the Intel Arc Pro B60 sits in a tightly packed performance cluster despite its modern architecture and high-end specifications.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark list between these two GPUs is empty, so the direct comparison must be drawn from the Intel Arc Pro B60's individual test results and the architectural specifications of both parts. The Intel Arc Pro B60 delivers a Passmark G3D score of 14580, which is its strongest traditional graphics result. Its Passmark G2D score is 763, a much lower figure that reflects 2D workload performance. DirectX 9 results show a score of 179, while DirectX 10 drops to 61 and DirectX 11 rises to 122. DirectX 12 scores 76, and the GPU compute test returns 7029. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test produces a score of 2646. These numbers indicate that the Intel part is substantially stronger in compute-oriented tasks than in legacy DirectX workloads, with the compute score at roughly half the level of the G3D result.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has no benchmark entries in the database, so its performance cannot be compared numerically. Its specifications, however, suggest a very different performance envelope. The AMD part delivers 4.147 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, while the Intel Arc Pro B60 delivers 12.29 TFLOPS. That is a 2.96x difference in raw floating-point throughput. The pixel rate for the Intel part is 192.0 GPixel/s versus 86.40 GPixel/s for the AMD part, a 2.22x advantage. Texture rate shows an even larger gap: 384.0 GTexel/s versus 129.6 GTexel/s, a 2.96x difference. These figures align with the shading unit counts, where the Intel part has 2560 shading units against 768 for the AMD part. The Intel part also has 160 texture mapping units and 80 render output units, while the AMD part has 48 TMUs and 32 ROPs.

The memory subsystem further separates the two. The Intel Arc Pro B60 uses 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU uses 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 102.4 GB/s. That is a 4.45x bandwidth advantage for the Intel part. Memory clock rates differ as well, with the Intel part running at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective) and the AMD part at 800 MHz (6.4 Gbps effective). The Intel part's boost clock is 2400 MHz, while its base clock is 2000 MHz. The AMD part has a base clock of 800 MHz and a boost clock of 2700 MHz. The AMD part reaches a higher boost frequency, but its much lower base clock and narrower memory interface limit overall throughput.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Arc Pro B60?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 has an average benchmark score of 3182, placing it in the 20th percentile of all GPUs in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Arc Pro B60 compare to the NVIDIA Quadro P1000?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 is 0.6% ahead of the NVIDIA Quadro P1000, which has an average score of 3163.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two GPUs?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 delivers 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth from its 24 GB GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, while the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU delivers 102.4 GB/s from 16 GB LPDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus.

Q: Which GPU has a higher FP32 compute throughput?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 delivers 12.29 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, which is 2.96x higher than the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU's 4.147 TFLOPS.

Q: What are the power requirements for each GPU?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 has a TDP of 200 W, uses a single 8-pin power connector, and has a suggested PSU of 550 W. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU has a TDP of 28 W and requires no power connectors.

Q: What display outputs does each GPU provide?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 provides 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.1 outputs, while the AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU provides a single USB Type-C output.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc Pro B60 wins decisively in raw compute and memory bandwidth. Its FP32 throughput of 12.29 TFLOPS is nearly triple that of the AMD part, and its texture rate of 384.0 GTexel/s is similarly dominant. The 456.0 GB/s memory bandwidth is more than four times the AMD part's 102.4 GB/s, which matters for large data sets, high-resolution textures, and compute workloads that stream data through the memory subsystem. The Intel part also has more than three times the shading units, five times the TMUs, and 2.5 times the ROPs. Its 20 ray tracing cores exceed the AMD part's 12, and its 24 GB frame buffer provides 50% more capacity than the AMD part's 16 GB. The Intel part supports PCIe 5.0 x8, while the AMD part has no recorded bus interface. The Intel part is a dual-slot card measuring 167 mm in length, 69 mm in height, and 40 mm in width, which indicates a discrete add-in board design.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU wins in power efficiency and physical footprint. Its 28 W TDP is dramatically lower than the Intel part's 200 W, and it requires no external power connectors. The Intel part needs a single 8-pin connector and a suggested 550 W PSU. The AMD part's boost clock of 2700 MHz exceeds the Intel part's 2400 MHz boost, and its base clock of 800 MHz is lower than the Intel part's 2000 MHz. The AMD part uses 13,100 million transistors on a 208 mm² die, whereas the Intel part uses 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. The AMD part's transistor density is 63.0M per mm², lower than the Intel part's 72.1M per mm². The AMD part also has a single USB Type-C display output, which suggests a compact or integrated design rather than a multi-display workstation card. The AMD part's release date is December 31, 2024, ahead of the Intel part's September 4, 2025 release.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every recorded specification. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU uses the Rembrandt+ chip built on a 6 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Arc Pro B60 uses the BMG-G21 chip built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. Transistor counts are 13,100 million for the AMD part and 19,600 million for the Intel part. Die sizes are 208 mm² and 272 mm² respectively. Transistor density is 63.0M per mm² for the AMD part and 72.1M per mm² for the Intel part. Clock behavior differs: the AMD part runs at 800 MHz base and 2700 MHz boost, while the Intel part runs at 2000 MHz base and 2400 MHz boost. Memory clocks are 800 MHz (6.4 Gbps effective) for the AMD part and 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective) for the Intel part.

Memory configuration differs in capacity, type, bus width, and bandwidth. The AMD part has 16 GB of LPDDR5 on a 128-bit bus with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part has 24 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus with 456.0 GB/s bandwidth. Shading units number 768 for the AMD part and 2560 for the Intel part. TMUs are 48 versus 160, and ROPs are 32 versus 80. Ray tracing cores are 12 for the AMD part and 20 for the Intel part. Pixel rates are 86.40 GPixel/s and 192.0 GPixel/s. Texture rates are 129.6 GTexel/s and 384.0 GTexel/s. FP32 throughput is 4.147 TFLOPS versus 12.29 TFLOPS. FP16 throughput is 8.294 TFLOPS for the AMD part and 24.58 TFLOPS for the Intel part, both at a 2:1 ratio.

Power and physical specifications also diverge. The AMD part has a 28 W TDP, no power connectors, and no recorded slot width, length, height, or width. The Intel part has a 200 W TDP, a dual-slot design, one 8-pin power connector, a suggested 550 W PSU, and dimensions of 167 mm by 69 mm by 40 mm. The AMD part has no recorded bus interface, while the Intel part uses PCIe 5.0 x8. Display outputs are a single USB Type-C for the AMD part and 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.1 for the Intel part. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of 499 USD, while the AMD part has no recorded launch price. Both GPUs share the same API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Both are listed as Active in production status.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is fundamental. The AMD Ryzen Z2 Go GPU is based on RDNA 2.0, a design that originated in console-class graphics and carries the generation label "Console GPU (AMD)". Its chip, Rembrandt+, is built on a 6 nm TSMC process. The Intel Arc Pro B60 is based on Xe2-HPG, the architecture used in the Battlemage Pro Series, and its BMG-G21 chip is built on a 5 nm TSMC process. The process node difference gives the Intel part a higher transistor density of 72.1M per mm² against 63.0M per mm² for the AMD part, despite the Intel die being larger at 272 mm² versus 208 mm².

The compute architecture differs in scale. The Intel part has 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, compared to 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, and 32 ROPs for the AMD part. Ray tracing hardware also differs: the Intel part has 20 ray tracing cores, while the AMD part has 12. Neither part lists tensor cores. The memory architecture is another key differentiator. The AMD part uses LPDDR5, a low-power memory type commonly integrated into compact or mobile designs, while the Intel part uses GDDR6, a dedicated graphics memory type. The Intel part's 192-bit bus and 456.0 GB/s bandwidth represent a workstation-oriented memory subsystem, and its 24 GB capacity is the largest recorded for either GPU.

The clock strategy differs as well. The AMD part has a low 800 MHz base clock and a high 2700 MHz boost clock, a wide range that suggests aggressive power management. The Intel part has a 2000 MHz base and 2400 MHz boost, a narrower range with a higher floor. The AMD part's 28 W TDP and lack of power connectors indicate a design targeting low-power or embedded scenarios, while the Intel part's 200 W TDP, dual-slot cooler, 8-pin connector, and 550 W suggested PSU indicate a full-size add-in card. The Intel part's four mini-DisplayPort 2.1 outputs support multi-monitor workstation configurations. The AMD part's single USB Type-C output limits display connectivity to one port. The release timeline also differs, with the AMD part recorded as released on December 31, 2024, and the Intel part on September 4, 2025. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of 499 USD. The benchmark results for the Intel part show a 20th percentile ranking, with an average score of 3182 and a compute score of 7029, which places it near the NVIDIA Quadro P1000, GeForce GT 640, GeForce 920M, and GeForce RTX 5080 SUPER in the database.