AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU vs Intel Arc Pro A60 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the two graphics products compared on this page?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU, a console-class integrated graphics solution based on the Hawk Point chip and RDNA 3.0 architecture, is compared against the Intel Arc Pro A60, a discrete professional GPU based on the DG2-256 chip and Xe-HPG architecture.

Q: Which product has a higher transistor count and how does that compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU contains 25,390 million transistors on a 178 mm² die, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 contains 11,500 million transistors on a 269 mm² die. The AMD part has a transistor density of 142.6M per mm² versus 42.8M per mm² for Intel.

Q: What do the recorded benchmark scores show for the Intel Arc Pro A60?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60 has two recorded benchmark scores: 63,485 in Geekbench OpenCL and 57,166 in Geekbench Vulkan. Its average benchmark score is 60,326, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs in the database.

Q: How does the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU rank in the database?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has no recorded benchmark scores and an average benchmark score of 0. Its percentile versus all GPUs is 50, which places it in the middle of the distribution based on available data.

Q: What is the difference in memory bandwidth between the two products?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60 provides 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth from 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, whereas the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU provides 119.9 GB/s from 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 128-bit bus.

Q: Which product supports more display outputs?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60 includes 4x DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, while the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has a single USB Type-C output.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU and the Intel Arc Pro A60 represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD part is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, using the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Hawk Point chip. It is classified in the database as a Console GPU, reflecting its intended role in low-power embedded or console-style systems. The Intel Arc Pro A60, by contrast, uses the Xe-HPG architecture with the DG2-256 chip, fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC, and belongs to the Alchemist Pro Series generation.

Transistor budgets differ sharply. The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU packs 25,390 million transistors into a 178 mm² die, yielding a density of 142.6M per mm². The Intel Arc Pro A60 has 11,500 million transistors spread across a larger 269 mm² die, resulting in a density of only 42.8M per mm². The AMD design achieves more than three times the transistor density, which is consistent with its more modern process node and integrated nature.

The compute resource allocation also differs. The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU uses 768 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, 32 raster operation units, and 12 ray tracing cores. The Intel Arc Pro A60 uses 2,048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 16 ray tracing cores. Intel's part has significantly more shading units and TMUs, while AMD's part has fewer but runs at a higher boost clock of 2700 MHz versus 2050 MHz for Intel.

Memory architecture is another key divergence. The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU uses 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory on a 128-bit bus with 119.9 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Arc Pro A60 uses 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel's memory bandwidth is over three times higher, while AMD offers 4 GB more capacity.

Power envelopes differ dramatically. The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has a TDP of 28 W and requires no power connectors, whereas the Intel Arc Pro A60 has a TDP of 130 W and a suggested PSU of 300 W. The Intel part is a single-slot card with a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface, while the AMD part has no listed bus interface and lists only a USB Type-C display output.

Both parts support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so API coverage is identical. The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU delivers FP32 performance of 8.294 TFLOPS and FP16 at the same 8.294 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio. The Intel Arc Pro A60 delivers FP32 at 8.397 TFLOPS and FP16 at 16.79 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, meaning Intel has a slight FP32 edge and a much larger FP16 advantage.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database includes no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU and the Intel Arc Pro A60. The head-to-head benchmark list is empty, and the win count for each product is zero. This means the comparison must rely on the recorded scores for the Intel part and the architectural data available for both.

The Intel Arc Pro A60 has concrete measurements. Its Geekbench OpenCL score is 63,485, and its Geekbench Vulkan score is 57,166. The average of these two results is 60,326. This average places the Intel card in the 88th percentile of all GPUs in the database, indicating strong performance relative to the broader field.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has no recorded benchmark scores. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and its percentile versus all GPUs is 50. Without measured results, the data cannot directly compare the two products on the same workload. The percentile of 50 is a neutral placement, not a reflection of actual performance.

For context on the Intel Arc Pro A60's standing, the nearest rivals in the database provide reference points. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 has an average score of 60,347, which is 0% different from the Intel part. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60,140, a 0.3% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61,896, which is 2.5% higher than Intel. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58,657, which is 2.8% lower. These narrow margins show that the Intel Arc Pro A60 sits in a tightly contested performance band among professional and high-end GPUs.

The raw compute figures offer a separate angle. The Intel Arc Pro A60 delivers 8.397 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, slightly above the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU's 8.294 TFLOPS. In FP16, the gap widens considerably: Intel provides 16.79 TFLOPS versus AMD's 8.294 TFLOPS. Pixel and texture rates also favor Intel, with 131.2 GPixel/s and 262.4 GTexel/s against AMD's 86.40 GPixel/s and 129.6 GTexel/s.

Specification Differences

The two products differ in nearly every major specification category.

• Process node: AMD uses 4 nm, Intel uses 6 nm.
• Transistors: AMD has 25,390 million, Intel has 11,500 million.
• Die size: AMD is 178 mm², Intel is 269 mm².
• Transistor density: AMD is 142.6M / mm², Intel is 42.8M / mm².
• Base clock: AMD is 800 MHz, Intel is 900 MHz.
• Boost clock: AMD is 2700 MHz, Intel is 2050 MHz.
• Memory size: AMD has 16 GB, Intel has 12 GB.
• Memory type: AMD uses LPDDR5X, Intel uses GDDR6.
• Memory bus width: AMD is 128 bit, Intel is 192 bit.
• Memory bandwidth: AMD is 119.9 GB/s, Intel is 384.0 GB/s.
• Memory clock: AMD is 937 MHz (7.5 Gbps effective), Intel is 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective).
• Shading units: AMD has 768, Intel has 2,048.
• TMUs: AMD has 48, Intel has 128.
• ROPs: AMD has 32, Intel has 64.
• Ray tracing cores: AMD has 12, Intel has 16.
• Pixel rate: AMD is 86.40 GPixel/s, Intel is 131.2 GPixel/s.
• Texture rate: AMD is 129.6 GTexel/s, Intel is 262.4 GTexel/s.
• FP32 performance: AMD is 8.294 TFLOPS, Intel is 8.397 TFLOPS.
• FP16 performance: AMD is 8.294 TFLOPS (1:1), Intel is 16.79 TFLOPS (2:1).
• TDP: AMD is 28 W, Intel is 130 W.
• Power connectors: AMD has none, Intel has none listed.
• Suggested PSU: AMD has none listed, Intel is 300 W.
• Bus interface: AMD has none listed, Intel is PCIe 4.0 x16.
• Slot width: AMD has none listed, Intel is single-slot.
• Display outputs: AMD has 1x USB Type-C, Intel has 4x DisplayPort 2.0.
• Release date: AMD is 2024-12-31, Intel is 2023-06-05.

Both products share the same DirectX, OpenGL, and Vulkan API versions. Neither has a listed launch MSRP in the database.

The Verdict

The recorded data separates these two products into distinct roles. The Intel Arc Pro A60 has measurable benchmark performance, with an average score of 60,326 and an 88th percentile ranking. Its nearest rivals cluster within a few percentage points, confirming it operates in a competitive professional tier. The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has no benchmark scores, so its actual performance cannot be verified from the database.

The specification sheet reinforces this split. The Intel Arc Pro A60 offers more shading units, more TMUs, more ROPs, more ray tracing cores, higher pixel and texture rates, higher FP32 and FP16 throughput, and more than three times the memory bandwidth. It also draws 130 W versus 28 W and requires a 300 W PSU, indicating a discrete card designed for sustained workloads.

The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU counters with a smaller die, a more advanced 4 nm process, higher transistor density, more memory capacity at 16 GB, and dramatically lower power consumption. It requires no power connectors and integrates into a system with a single USB Type-C output. This profile suits a low-power, space-constrained environment rather than a workstation or high-performance desktop.

For users who need measured graphics performance, the Intel Arc Pro A60 is the only one of the two with data in the database. Its 88th percentile standing and near-parity with GPUs like the RTX 4090 and Radeon Pro Vega 48 in average score indicate strong results. For users who prioritize power efficiency, memory capacity, and the latest process node, the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU presents a compelling architectural profile, though its performance remains unquantified.

Where Each One Wins

Intel Arc Pro A60 wins in measured performance. The database shows an average benchmark score of 60,326 across Geekbench OpenCL and Vulkan tests. Its 88th percentile placement and tight margins against high-end rivals (0% versus RTX 4090, 0.3% versus Radeon Pro Vega 48) confirm it competes at a high level.

Intel Arc Pro A60 wins in compute throughput. It delivers 8.397 TFLOPS FP32 versus 8.294 TFLOPS for AMD, and 16.79 TFLOPS FP16 versus 8.294 TFLOPS. The 2:1 FP16 ratio gives it a clear advantage in workloads that use reduced precision.

Intel Arc Pro A60 wins in memory bandwidth. At 384.0 GB/s, it provides over three times the bandwidth of the AMD part's 119.9 GB/s. The 192-bit bus and 16 Gbps effective GDDR6 memory support this figure.

Intel Arc Pro A60 wins in rasterization and texturing. Pixel rate is 131.2 GPixel/s versus 86.40 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 262.4 GTexel/s versus 129.6 GTexel/s. The 128 TMUs and 64 ROPs drive these results.

Intel Arc Pro A60 wins in display connectivity. Four DisplayPort 2.0 outputs support multi-monitor professional setups, while AMD offers a single USB Type-C.

AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU wins in power efficiency. Its 28 W TDP is a fraction of Intel's 130 W. It requires no power connectors, while Intel suggests a 300 W PSU.

AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU wins in transistor density. At 142.6M per mm², it uses the 4 nm process far more efficiently than Intel's 42.8M per mm² on 6 nm.

AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU wins in memory capacity. It offers 16 GB versus 12 GB, which can matter for large datasets despite lower bandwidth.

AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU wins in clock speed. Its 2700 MHz boost clock exceeds Intel's 2050 MHz, partially compensating for fewer compute units.

The data indicates the Intel Arc Pro A60 is the performance-oriented choice with verified results, while the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU is the efficiency-oriented part whose benchmark position remains unmeasured.