AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU vs Intel Arc Pro A60M Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU and the Intel Arc Pro A60M. The database lists empty benchmark arrays for both products, with winsA and winsB both at zero. This means no measured performance comparison is available from the recorded measurements.

Both GPUs sit at the 50th percentile against all GPUs in the database. Their average benchmark scores are both zero, which reflects the absence of submitted test data rather than performance equivalence. Without direct measurements, the closest available comparison comes from the raw specifications and theoretical throughput numbers.

In FP32 compute, the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU delivers 8.294 TFLOPS, which is roughly 56% higher than the Intel Arc Pro A60M's 5.325 TFLOPS. That gap comes from the AMD part's higher boost clock of 2700 MHz versus 1300 MHz, though the Intel part has far more shading units at 2048 versus 768.

In FP16 compute, the relationship flips. The Intel Arc Pro A60M reaches 10.65 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, while the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU records 8.294 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio. Intel's advantage here is about 28% higher FP16 throughput, which matters for workloads that use reduced precision.

Texture throughput favors Intel. The Arc Pro A60M records 166.4 GTexel/s against 129.6 GTexel/s for the Ryzen Z2 GPU, a lead of roughly 28%. Intel's 128 TMUs compared to 48 on the AMD side explains this result.

Pixel throughput is close. The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU records 86.40 GPixel/s, while the Intel Arc Pro A60M records 83.20 GPixel/s. AMD holds a slim edge of about 4%. The AMD part uses 32 ROPs at a high clock, while Intel uses 64 ROPs at a lower clock, which nearly cancels out.

Memory bandwidth strongly favors Intel. The Arc Pro A60M delivers 256.0 GB/s over a 128-bit GDDR6 bus, while the Ryzen Z2 GPU delivers 119.9 GB/s over a 128-bit LPDDR5X bus. That is a 2.13x bandwidth advantage for Intel. The AMD part compensates with 16 GB capacity versus Intel's 8 GB, so the tradeoff is bandwidth versus capacity.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU wins in FP32 compute, FP16 compute at parity, and pixel fillrate. Its 8.294 TFLOPS FP32 figure is the stronger general-purpose compute number, and the 1:1 FP16 ratio means no penalty when running half-precision workloads. The 86.40 GPixel/s pixel rate gives it a small edge in fillrate-limited scenarios.

The Intel Arc Pro A60M wins in FP16 throughput when the 2:1 ratio is used, texture throughput, and memory bandwidth. Its 10.65 TFLOPS FP16 figure is the highest throughput number recorded for either GPU. The 166.4 GTexel/s texture rate and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth give it clear advantages in texture-heavy and bandwidth-sensitive workloads.

The power envelope differs substantially. The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU runs at 28 W with no power connectors, while the Intel Arc Pro A60M runs at 95 W. The AMD part achieves its compute results at less than one-third the power draw of the Intel part, which matters for thermally constrained systems.

The AMD part uses 25,390 million transistors on a 178 mm² die at a 4 nm TSMC process. The Intel part uses 11,500 million transistors on a 269 mm² die at a 6 nm TSMC process. Transistor density is 142.6M per mm² for AMD versus 42.8M per mm² for Intel, showing the process node advantage for the AMD design.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU uses the RDNA 3.0 architecture on the Hawk Point chip, built at TSMC's 4 nm node. The Intel Arc Pro A60M uses the Xe-HPG architecture on the DG2-256 chip, built at TSMC's 6 nm node. Both are active production products, but they belong to different generations: AMD's is listed as Console GPU (AMD) while Intel's is Alchemist (Pro-Series Mobile).

Core counts differ significantly. The AMD GPU has 768 shading units, 48 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and 12 ray tracing cores. The Intel GPU has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 16 ray tracing cores. Intel has 2.67x the shading units, 2.67x the TMUs, 2x the ROPs, and 33% more ray tracing cores.

Clock speeds invert the core count relationship. The AMD GPU boosts to 2700 MHz from an 800 MHz base. The Intel GPU boosts to 1300 MHz from a 900 MHz base. AMD's boost clock is more than double Intel's, which is why the AMD part stays competitive despite having far fewer cores.

Memory configurations differ in type and capacity. The AMD GPU uses 16 GB of LPDDR5X at 937 MHz with 7.5 Gbps effective speed, yielding 119.9 GB/s. The Intel GPU uses 8 GB of GDDR6 at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed, yielding 256.0 GB/s. Both use a 128-bit bus.

The Intel part supports PCIe 4.0 x16 and is classified as an IGP with a slot width of IGP. The AMD part has no listed bus interface and uses a single USB Type-C display output. Intel's display outputs are listed as portable device dependent, while AMD lists one USB Type-C output.

Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. API support is identical across the two products.

The AMD GPU is smaller in die size at 178 mm² versus 269 mm², but packs more transistors at 25,390 million versus 11,500 million. The 4 nm process gives AMD a substantial density advantage.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU is the pick for FP32 compute, pixel fillrate, and power efficiency. Its 8.294 TFLOPS FP32 output at 28 W is an efficient result, and the 86.40 GPixel/s pixel rate edges out Intel. The 16 GB memory capacity is double the Intel part's 8 GB, which matters for workloads that exceed 8 GB.

The Intel Arc Pro A60M is the pick for FP16 throughput, texture throughput, and memory bandwidth. Its 10.65 TFLOPS FP16 output at 2:1 ratio, 166.4 GTexel/s texture rate, and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth are all clear advantages. The 95 W power draw is the cost of those results.

The 50th percentile ranking for both GPUs against all GPUs indicates neither is at the top of the database, but the lack of benchmark scores means the percentile is based on specification positioning rather than measured results.

For systems with tight power budgets, the AMD part's 28 W TDP and connectorless power design make it the practical choice. For systems that need maximum texture throughput or the highest memory bandwidth on a 128-bit bus, the Intel part's specifications are stronger.

The absence of head-to-head benchmark data means these conclusions rest on theoretical throughput numbers. Actual application performance could shift depending on driver behavior, thermal headroom, and workload characteristics, none of which are captured in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 compute throughput?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU records 8.294 TFLOPS FP32, which is higher than the Intel Arc Pro A60M's 5.325 TFLOPS, a difference of roughly 56%.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60M delivers 256.0 GB/s over a 128-bit GDDR6 bus, while the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU delivers 119.9 GB/s over a 128-bit LPDDR5X bus. Intel's bandwidth is about 2.13x higher.

Q: What is the power draw difference between the two GPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU runs at 28 W with no power connectors, while the Intel Arc Pro A60M runs at 95 W. The AMD part uses less than one-third of Intel's power budget.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60M has 2048 shading units, compared to 768 on the AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU. Intel also has 128 TMUs versus 48, and 64 ROPs versus 32.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same graphics APIs?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the memory capacity difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU has 16 GB of LPDDR5X memory, while the Intel Arc Pro A60M has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. AMD has double the capacity, but Intel has higher bandwidth.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen Z2 GPU | Intel Arc Pro A60M |

|---|---|---|

| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Xe-HPG |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 6 nm |

| Transistors | 25,390 million | 11,500 million |

| Die Size | 178 mm² | 269 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 142.6M / mm² | 42.8M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 800 MHz | 900 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2700 MHz | 1300 MHz |

| Memory Size | 16 GB | 8 GB |

| Memory Type | LPDDR5X | GDDR6 |

| Memory Clock | 937 MHz, 7.5 Gbps effective | 2000 MHz, 16 Gbps effective |

| Memory Bandwidth | 119.9 GB/s | 256.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 768 | 2048 |

| TMUs | 48 | 128 |

| ROPs | 32 | 64 |

| Ray Tracing Cores | 12 | 16 |

| Pixel Rate | 86.40 GPixel/s | 83.20 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 129.6 GTexel/s | 166.4 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 8.294 TFLOPS | 5.325 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 8.294 TFLOPS (1:1) | 10.65 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 28 W | 95 W |

| Power Connectors | None | Not listed |

| Slot Width | Not listed | IGP |

| Bus Interface | Not listed | PCIe 4.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | 1x USB Type-C | Portable Device Dependent |

| Release Date | 2024-12-31 | 2023-06-05 |