AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU vs Intel Arc B370 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The comparison between the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU and the Intel Arc B370 is defined by a single recorded benchmark result, which favors the AMD part. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, the Intel Arc B370 scores 1184 points. The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so no direct numerical comparison can be made from the available data. However, the Intel part’s score places it at the 5th percentile among all GPUs, indicating that its absolute performance is modest. The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU, by contrast, sits at the 50th percentile, which suggests that its overall performance profile is expected to be substantially higher, though no specific score is recorded to confirm this.

The Intel Arc B370’s nearest rivals in the database include the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570, which scores 1186 points, a 0.2% difference from the Arc B370. The ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 points, a 0.5% difference, while the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 points, a 0.7% difference. The AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168 points, which is 1.4% lower than the Arc B370. These deltas show that the Arc B370 is tightly clustered with these older parts, and its performance is within a narrow band of roughly 2% around its score. The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has no nearest rivals listed, so its competitive positioning is derived solely from its percentile ranking.

In terms of raw compute specifications, the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU delivers 8.294 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, while the Intel Arc B370 delivers 6.144 TFLOPS. That is a 34.9% advantage for the AMD part in single-precision throughput. The AMD GPU also leads in texture fill rate, with 129.6 GTexel/s versus 96.00 GTexel/s for the Arc B370, a 35% difference. Pixel fill rate favors AMD as well, with 86.40 GPixel/s compared to 48.00 GPixel/s, a 80% advantage. These figures indicate that the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has a clear lead in raw rasterization throughput, which typically translates into higher frame rates in traditional rendering workloads.

The Intel Arc B370 does provide a counterpoint in FP16 performance. It delivers 12.29 TFLOPS using a 2:1 ratio, while the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU delivers 8.294 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio. This means the Arc B370 has 48.2% higher FP16 throughput than the AMD part. This advantage could matter for workloads that leverage half-precision math, such as certain compute tasks or AI inference, though the database does not include specific benchmarks for these scenarios.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU wins in scenarios that depend on high FP32 compute, texture throughput, and pixel fill rate. Its 8.294 TFLOPS FP32 performance is the higher of the two, and its 129.6 GTexel/s texture rate is 35% ahead of the Intel part. The 86.40 GPixel/s pixel rate is 80% higher than the Arc B370’s 48.00 GPixel/s. These characteristics make the AMD GPU the stronger choice for conventional 3D gaming at rasterization, where pixel and texture throughput are critical. The AMD part also has more TMUs, with 48 versus 40, and more ROPs, with 32 versus 20, reinforcing its advantage in these workloads. The Ryzen Z2 GPU also has more RT cores, 12 versus 10, which could provide a benefit in ray-traced scenes, though the database does not include ray-tracing benchmark results to confirm this.

The Intel Arc B370 wins in FP16 compute. Its 12.29 TFLOPS FP16 throughput is 48.2% higher than the AMD part’s 8.294 TFLOPS. The Arc B370 also has more shading units, 1280 versus 768, which could be beneficial in compute-heavy tasks that scale with shader count. Its memory configuration is system-shared, while the AMD part uses 16 GB of dedicated LPDDR5X memory with a 128-bit bus and 119.9 GB/s bandwidth. The system-shared memory approach means the Arc B370’s bandwidth is system-dependent, so its effective memory performance will vary based on the host platform. The AMD part’s dedicated memory provides a consistent 119.9 GB/s, which is a fixed advantage for bandwidth-sensitive applications. However, the Arc B370’s FP16 advantage is the only clear numerical win for Intel in this comparison.

In terms of power efficiency, the Intel Arc B370 has a TDP of 25 W, which is slightly lower than the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU’s 28 W TDP. This makes the Arc B370 a marginally more power-efficient part on paper, though the difference is small. The AMD part is built on a 4 nm TSMC process, while the Intel part uses a 3 nm Intel process. The smaller process node could contribute to the Arc B370’s lower power draw, but the database does not provide transistor counts or die sizes for the Intel part to enable a deeper analysis.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear split between the two GPUs. The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU is positioned at the 50th percentile among all GPUs, while the Intel Arc B370 is at the 5th percentile. This percentile gap indicates that the AMD part is expected to outperform the Intel part in most standard benchmarks, even though the AMD part lacks a recorded score in the database. The AMD GPU’s higher FP32 throughput, texture rate, and pixel rate all support this expectation. The Intel Arc B370’s only significant numerical advantage is its FP16 performance, which is 12.29 TFLOPS compared to 8.294 TFLOPS for the AMD part. This makes the Arc B370 a better fit for workloads that specifically leverage half-precision compute, such as certain AI or compute tasks, but the database does not include benchmarks to confirm real-world impact.

For gaming and traditional 3D rendering, the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU is the stronger choice based on its superior rasterization metrics and higher percentile ranking. Its 16 GB of dedicated LPDDR5X memory with a fixed 119.9 GB/s bandwidth also provides a more predictable memory performance profile than the system-shared memory of the Intel part. The Intel Arc B370, with its 5th percentile score and close clustering to older parts like the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 and the ATI Radeon HD 5770, appears to be a more modest performer. The choice between the two hinges on the specific workload: the AMD part for general graphics and gaming, and the Intel part for FP16-heavy compute tasks where its 2:1 ratio provides a measurable throughput advantage.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher FP32 performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU delivers 8.294 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is higher than the Intel Arc B370’s 6.144 TFLOPS.

Q: How does the Intel Arc B370’s benchmark score compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Arc B370 scores 1184 points in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rivals are within a narrow range: the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5570 scores 1186 points (0.2% higher), the ATI Radeon HD 5770 scores 1190 points (0.5% higher), the AMD Radeon HD 7650M scores 1192 points (0.7% higher), and the AMD FirePro M2000 scores 1168 points (1.4% lower).

Q: What is the memory configuration of each GPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory with a 128-bit bus and 119.9 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Arc B370 uses system-shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth.

Q: Which GPU has a higher FP16 throughput?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has a higher FP16 throughput at 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio), compared to the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU’s 8.294 TFLOPS (1:1 ratio).

Q: What are the process nodes for each GPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Arc B370 uses a 3 nm process at Intel.

Q: How do the TDPs compare between the two GPUs?

A: The Intel Arc B370 has a TDP of 25 W, which is slightly lower than the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU’s TDP of 28 W.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU is based on the Hawk Point chip with the RDNA 3.0 architecture, while the Intel Arc B370 uses the Panther Lake chip with the Xe3-LPG architecture. The AMD part is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 25,390 million transistors and a die size of 178 mm². This gives it a transistor density of 142.6 million transistors per mm². The Intel part is manufactured on a 3 nm process at Intel, but the database does not list its transistor count or die size, so a density comparison is not possible.

In terms of compute units, the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and 12 RT cores. The Intel Arc B370 has 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, 20 ROPs, and 10 RT cores. The AMD part has a higher count of TMUs, ROPs, and RT cores, while the Intel part has a higher count of shading units. The AMD GPU’s clock speeds are 800 MHz base and 2700 MHz boost, with memory running at 937 MHz (7.5 Gbps effective). The Intel part has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with system-shared memory. The AMD part’s higher boost clock, combined with its larger number of TMUs and ROPs, explains its advantages in texture and pixel fill rates.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has 16 GB of dedicated LPDDR5X memory on a 128-bit bus, providing a fixed 119.9 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Arc B370 uses system-shared memory, meaning its bus width, memory type, and bandwidth are all system-dependent. This architectural difference means that the AMD part offers a consistent memory performance profile, while the Intel part’s memory performance will vary depending on the host system’s memory configuration.

Both GPUs support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The AMD part has a display output of 1x USB Type-C, while the Intel part’s display outputs are portable device dependent. The Intel Arc B370 is an integrated GPU (IGP) with a slot width of IGP, while the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has no listed slot width. Both parts have no power connectors and are active in production status. The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU was released in early 2024, while the Intel Arc B370 has a release date in early 2026. The Intel part’s FP16 performance of 12.29 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio is the key architectural differentiator, as the AMD part operates at a 1:1 FP16 ratio with 8.294 TFLOPS.