AMD Steam Machine GPU vs Intel Arc Pro A60 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains no direct head-to-head results for the AMD Steam Machine GPU and the Intel Arc Pro A60. However, the available data reveals a significant performance gap in favor of the Intel card based on its recorded scores and percentile ranking. The Intel Arc Pro A60 holds an average benchmark score of 60326, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs in the database. By contrast, the AMD Steam Machine GPU sits in the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, indicating that no standardized benchmark results have been recorded for this part.

The Intel Arc Pro A60 delivers a Geekbench OpenCL score of 63485 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 57166. These figures place it in close competition with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, which holds an average score of 60347, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel card also edges out the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (average score 60140, delta 0.3 percent) and the AMD Radeon PRO V710 (average score 58657, delta 2.8 percent). The only rival ahead of the Intel Arc Pro A60 is the AMD Radeon Pro W6600M, which scores 61896, a delta of -2.5 percent relative to the Intel part.

The absence of recorded benchmarks for the AMD Steam Machine GPU means the database cannot confirm any wins for that card. The wins tally shows 0 for the AMD part and 0 for the Intel part in direct comparisons, but the Intel card's existing scores demonstrate a measurable performance baseline. The AMD card's 50th percentile placement, while not derived from a benchmark score, suggests it sits at the median of the database's GPU population, whereas the Intel card's 88th percentile places it firmly in the upper tier.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs share a manufacturing process: both use a 6 nm node from TSMC. That is where the architectural similarities end. The AMD Steam Machine GPU is built on the RDNA 3.0 architecture with the Navi 33 chip, codenamed Hotpink Bonefish. It belongs to the Console GPU generation for Valve. The Intel Arc Pro A60 uses the Xe-HPG architecture with the DG2-256 chip and sits in the Alchemist generation for the Pro Series.

Transistor counts differ notably. The AMD chip packs 13,300 million transistors into a 204 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 65.2 million transistors per square millimeter. The Intel chip contains 11,500 million transistors on a larger 269 mm² die, resulting in a lower density of 42.8 million per square millimeter. The AMD design is therefore more compact and denser, while the Intel design spreads its transistors across a larger area.

Memory subsystems diverge substantially. The AMD Steam Machine GPU uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Arc Pro A60 offers 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, achieving 384.0 GB/s. The Intel card provides 50 percent more memory capacity and roughly 33 percent more bandwidth.

Clock behavior also differs. The AMD card runs a base clock of 1720 MHz, a game clock of 2250 MHz, and a boost clock of 2450 MHz. Its memory operates at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed. The Intel card has a much lower base clock of 900 MHz and a boost clock of 2050 MHz, with memory at 2000 MHz and 16 Gbps effective. Despite the lower clocks, the Intel card's wider bus compensates in bandwidth.

Compute resources show contrasting configurations. The AMD card contains 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, 64 raster output units, and 28 ray tracing cores. The Intel card has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 16 ray tracing cores. The Intel part has more shading units and TMUs, while the AMD part has nearly double the ray tracing cores.

Theoretical throughput reveals a major divergence in raw compute. The AMD Steam Machine GPU delivers 17.56 TFLOPS of FP32 and 17.56 TFLOPS of FP16 at a 1:1 ratio. The Intel Arc Pro A60 produces 8.397 TFLOPS of FP32 but 16.79 TFLOPS of FP16 at a 2:1 ratio. The AMD card is roughly 2.1 times faster in FP32, while the Intel card's FP16 output nearly matches the AMD card's FP16 figure despite the ratio difference.

Rasterization rates tell a similar story. The AMD card achieves 156.8 GPixel/s and 274.4 GTexel/s. The Intel card reaches 131.2 GPixel/s and 262.4 GTexel/s. The AMD part leads in both pixel and texture throughput, with margins of roughly 20 percent and 5 percent, respectively.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the Intel Arc Pro A60 is the clear winner in any scenario that relies on measured benchmark performance. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 63485 and Vulkan score of 57166 give it a concrete, verifiable performance footprint. The card's 88th percentile ranking places it above the vast majority of GPUs in the database, and its average score of 60326 puts it in direct competition with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, a top-tier part. For compute workloads that leverage OpenCL or Vulkan, the Intel card has demonstrated capability.

The AMD Steam Machine GPU has no recorded benchmark scores, so the database cannot confirm any specific wins for this part. Its 50th percentile placement indicates a median position in the overall GPU distribution, but without scores, no workload-specific conclusions can be drawn. The card's architectural specifications, however, suggest strengths that the benchmark data does not yet capture. Its FP32 throughput of 17.56 TFLOPS is more than double the Intel card's 8.397 TFLOPS, which could translate to advantages in workloads that rely on single-precision compute. Its 28 ray tracing cores versus the Intel card's 16 also point to potentially stronger ray tracing performance, though no benchmark confirms this.

The AMD card's higher boost clock of 2450 MHz versus the Intel card's 2050 MHz, combined with its denser transistor layout, may favor latency-sensitive or lightly threaded workloads. The Intel card's larger memory capacity of 12 GB and wider 192-bit bus make it the better option for memory-bound tasks or larger datasets. The AMD card's 8 GB on a 128-bit bus is more limited in that regard.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60 has an average benchmark score of 60326, while the AMD Steam Machine GPU has an average score of 0 with no recorded benchmarks.

Q: How does the Intel Arc Pro A60 compare to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 in the database?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60 has an average score of 60326, compared to the RTX 4090's 60347, a delta of 0 percent. The two are effectively tied in the database's measurements.

Q: What are the memory capacities of the two GPUs?

A: The AMD Steam Machine GPU has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 has 12 GB of GDDR6.

Q: Which GPU has more ray tracing cores?

A: The AMD Steam Machine GPU has 28 ray tracing cores, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 has 16.

Q: What is the FP32 performance difference between the two cards?

A: The AMD Steam Machine GPU delivers 17.56 TFLOPS of FP32, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 delivers 8.397 TFLOPS. The AMD card is approximately 2.1 times faster in this metric.

Q: What process node do both GPUs use?

A: Both the AMD Steam Machine GPU and the Intel Arc Pro A60 are fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Steam Machine GPU | Intel Arc Pro A60 |

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

| Chip | Navi 33 | DG2-256 |

| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Xe-HPG |

| Generation | Console GPU (Valve) | Alchemist (Pro Series) |

| Transistors | 13,300 million | 11,500 million |

| Die Size | 204 mm² | 269 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 65.2M / mm² | 42.8M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 1720 MHz | 900 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2450 MHz | 2050 MHz |

| Game Clock | 2250 MHz | None |

| Memory Clock | 2250 MHz, 18 Gbps effective | 2000 MHz, 16 Gbps effective |

| Memory Size | 8 GB | 12 GB |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | 192 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 288.0 GB/s | 384.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 1792 | 2048 |

| TMUs | 112 | 128 |

| ROPs | 64 | 64 |

| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 16 |

| Pixel Rate | 156.8 GPixel/s | 131.2 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 274.4 GTexel/s | 262.4 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 17.56 TFLOPS | 8.397 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 17.56 TFLOPS (1:1) | 16.79 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 110 W | 130 W |

| Slot Width | None | Single-slot |

| Power Connectors | None | Not specified |

| Suggested PSU | Not specified | 300 W |

| Bus Interface | Not specified | PCIe 4.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1a, 1x DisplayPort 2.1 | 4x DisplayPort 2.0 |

| Release Date | 2026-06-28 | 2023-06-05 |

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Arc Pro A60 as the more thoroughly validated GPU. It has recorded benchmark scores, a high percentile ranking of 88, and an average score of 60326 that places it alongside the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 in the database's measurements. Its 12 GB memory capacity, 384.0 GB/s bandwidth, and 2048 shading units provide a solid foundation for compute and professional workloads. The card's single-slot design and 130 W TDP further indicate a manageable power profile.

The AMD Steam Machine GPU presents a more speculative case. Its 50th percentile ranking and lack of benchmark scores mean the database cannot verify its real-world performance. However, its specifications suggest raw compute strength that the Intel card cannot match. The AMD part's 17.56 TFLOPS of FP32, 28 ray tracing cores, and higher boost clock of 2450 MHz position it as a potentially faster part in specific workloads. Its smaller 8 GB memory and 128-bit bus, however, limit its appeal for memory-intensive tasks.

Users who need verified performance and larger memory should favor the Intel Arc Pro A60. Users who prioritize raw FP32 throughput and ray tracing hardware may find the AMD Steam Machine GPU more aligned with their needs, provided that its unmeasured performance matches its architectural promise. The database's lack of AMD benchmark data is the deciding factor: the Intel card has evidence on its side, while the AMD card remains an unproven quantity.