Intel Arc A380E x2 vs Intel Arc Pro A60M Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Arc A380E x2 and the Intel Arc Pro A60M. Both entries show empty benchmark arrays, zero average benchmark scores, and zero wins in the winsA and winsB fields. This absence of measured performance data means the comparison must rely entirely on the architectural and specification differences captured in the database.

What the data does reveal is a clear split in compute resources. The Arc Pro A60M carries 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, 64 render output units, and 16 ray tracing cores. The Arc A380E x2 fields 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and 8 ray tracing cores. That is exactly double the shading units, double the TMUs, double the ROPs, and double the ray tracing cores on the Pro A60M side. In raw throughput terms, the Pro A60M delivers 5.325 TFLOPS of FP32 compute versus 4.096 TFLOPS for the A380E x2, a margin of approximately 30 percent in the Pro part's favor.

The FP16 figures follow the same pattern. The Arc Pro A60M reaches 10.65 TFLOPS FP16 with a 2:1 ratio, while the Arc A380E x2 attains 8.192 TFLOPS FP16, also at a 2:1 ratio. The proportional gap remains consistent across both precision formats, indicating the difference is structural rather than clock-driven.

Pixel and texture rates reinforce this hierarchy. The Pro A60M produces 83.20 GPixel/s and 166.4 GTexel/s. The A380E x2 produces 64.00 GPixel/s and 128.0 GTexel/s. The Pro part leads by roughly 30 percent in pixel throughput and by exactly 30 percent in texture throughput, matching the FP32 differential.

Clock speeds tell a different story. The A380E x2 runs at a fixed 2000 MHz base and boost, while the Pro A60M operates at a 900 MHz base and 1300 MHz boost. The A380E x2's sustained 2000 MHz is substantially higher than the Pro A60M's 1300 MHz boost ceiling. Despite this clock advantage, the A380E x2 cannot overcome the Pro A60M's wider execution resources in any measured throughput category.

Memory bandwidth shows a similar divergence. The Pro A60M uses an 8 GB GDDR6 pool on a 128-bit bus with 256.0 GB/s bandwidth and 2000 MHz memory clock (16 Gbps effective). The A380E x2 uses 6 GB GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus with 186.0 GB/s bandwidth and 1937 MHz memory clock (15.5 Gbps effective). The Pro part leads by 37.6 percent in raw bandwidth, which aligns with its larger compute capacity.

Transistor counts and die sizes explain the resource gap. The Pro A60M's DG2-256 chip contains 11,500 million transistors on a 269 mm² die. The A380E x2's DG2-128 chip contains 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die. The larger DG2-256 die packs roughly 60 percent more transistors, enabling the doubled execution units.

Transistor density differs slightly in the opposite direction. The A380E x2 achieves 45.9 million transistors per square millimeter, while the Pro A60M achieves 42.8 million per square millimeter. Both use TSMC's 6 nm process, so the density difference reflects the specific chip layouts rather than a process advantage.

Power characteristics favor the Pro A60M in efficiency but not in absolute terms. The Pro A60M is rated at 95 W TDP, while the A380E x2 is rated at 130 W TDP. The Pro part delivers 5.325 TFLOPS at 95 W versus 4.096 TFLOPS at 130 W for the A380E x2. The Pro A60M produces more compute per watt despite its lower clock speeds, which the data suggests comes from the broader execution width rather than frequency.

The A380E x2 has no recorded benchmark wins, and the Pro A60M likewise has no recorded benchmark wins. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty. This means no measured performance delta exists in the database, and all comparative statements must be derived from the listed specifications.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear division of roles. The Arc Pro A60M is the stronger compute device across every measured throughput category: FP32, FP16, pixel rate, texture rate, and memory bandwidth. It doubles the execution resources of the A380E x2 and adds 30 percent more FP32 throughput, 37.6 percent more memory bandwidth, and a larger 8 GB memory pool. Any workload that scales with shading units, ray tracing cores, or memory bandwidth will favor the Pro A60M.

The Arc A380E x2 counters with a much higher clock speed of 2000 MHz sustained, versus the Pro A60M's 900 MHz base and 1300 MHz boost. This clock advantage does not translate into throughput wins in any listed metric, but it may indicate different operating characteristics. The A380E x2 is a desktop card with a single-slot form factor, a 1x 6-pin power connector, and a 300 W suggested PSU. The Pro A60M is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) for mobile devices, with no power connector and no suggested PSU, and its display outputs are listed as portable device dependent.

The A380E x2 is end-of-life, having been released on 2024-03-31, with a predecessor of Xe Graphics and a successor of Battlemage. The Pro A60M is active, released on 2023-06-05, with no predecessor or successor listed. The Pro A60M carries the Pro-Series Mobile designation, indicating a professional mobile positioning, while the A380E x2 belongs to the Alchemist (Arc 3) generation as a discrete desktop part.

Users who need maximum compute throughput, larger memory, and higher bandwidth should select the Arc Pro A60M based on the recorded specifications. Users who require a discrete desktop card with a fixed 2000 MHz clock, a single-slot physical profile, and specific display outputs (8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0) should select the Arc A380E x2. The data does not support a performance verdict beyond these specification-driven conclusions.

Architecture Differences

Both GPUs share the Xe-HPG architecture and the Alchemist generation family, though the Pro A60M is further designated as Pro-Series Mobile. Both use TSMC's 6 nm process node. The foundational architecture is identical: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 are listed for both.

The chip designs differ substantially. The A380E x2 uses the DG2-128 die, while the Pro A60M uses the DG2-256 die. The numbering suggests the Pro part's die is twice the size in terms of execution resource allocation, which the specification data confirms: double the shading units, TMUs, ROPs, and ray tracing cores.

Transistor counts scale with die size. The DG2-256 die holds 11,500 million transistors versus 7,200 million for the DG2-128. Die area increases from 157 mm² to 269 mm². Transistor density actually decreases slightly, from 45.9 million per mm² on the smaller die to 42.8 million per mm² on the larger die, indicating the larger chip does not pack transistors as tightly.

The memory subsystems differ in width and capacity. The Pro A60M uses a 128-bit bus with 8 GB of GDDR6, while the A380E x2 uses a 96-bit bus with 6 GB of GDDR6. The Pro part's memory clock is 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective) versus 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective) for the A380E x2. Both use GDDR6 memory, but the Pro part has a wider interface and higher clock.

Physical form factors diverge completely. The A380E x2 is a single-slot discrete card measuring 265 mm in length, 127 mm in height, and 20 mm in width. It requires a 1x 6-pin power connector and a 300 W suggested PSU. The Pro A60M is an IGP with no dimensions, no power connector, and no suggested PSU. Its display outputs are portable device dependent, meaning the host system determines connectivity.

The bus interfaces also differ. The A380E x2 uses PCIe 4.0 x8, while the Pro A60M uses PCIe 4.0 x16. The Pro part's wider bus interface aligns with its mobile IGP role, where the GPU shares the system bus rather than using a dedicated slot.

The production statuses differ: the A380E x2 is end-of-life, while the Pro A60M is active. Release dates place the A380E x2 at 2024-03-31 and the Pro A60M at 2023-06-05, making the Pro part the earlier release by roughly nine months. The A380E x2 has a listed predecessor (Xe Graphics) and successor (Battlemage), while the Pro A60M has neither.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across multiple specification fields. Clock speeds: the A380E x2 runs at 2000 MHz base and 2000 MHz boost, while the Pro A60M runs at 900 MHz base and 1300 MHz boost. Memory clocks: 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective) for the A380E x2 versus 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective) for the Pro A60M.

Memory capacity: 6 GB for the A380E x2 versus 8 GB for the Pro A60M. Memory bus width: 96-bit versus 128-bit. Memory bandwidth: 186.0 GB/s versus 256.0 GB/s. All favor the Pro A60M.

Shading units: 1024 versus 2048. TMUs: 64 versus 128. ROPs: 32 versus 64. Ray tracing cores: 8 versus 16. All favor the Pro A60M.

Pixel rate: 64.00 GPixel/s versus 83.20 GPixel/s. Texture rate: 128.0 GTexel/s versus 166.4 GTexel/s. FP32: 4.096 TFLOPS versus 5.325 TFLOPS. FP16: 8.192 TFLOPS versus 10.65 TFLOPS. All favor the Pro A60M.

TDP: 130 W versus 95 W, favoring the A380E x2 in lower power draw. Slot width: single-slot versus IGP. Power connectors: 1x 6-pin versus none. Suggested PSU: 300 W versus none. Bus interface: PCIe 4.0 x8 versus PCIe 4.0 x16.

Display outputs: 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 for the A380E x2 versus portable device dependent for the Pro A60M. Dimensions: 265 mm x 127 mm x 20 mm for the A380E x2 versus null values for the Pro A60M.

Production status: end-of-life versus active. Release date: 2024-03-31 versus 2023-06-05. Predecessor: Xe Graphics versus null. Successor: Battlemage versus null.

Both share identical API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, Vulkan 1.4. Both use the Xe-HPG architecture, TSMC 6 nm process, and GDDR6 memory. Neither has a listed launch MSRP in the database. Neither has tensor cores listed.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60M has 2048 shading units, exactly double the 1024 shading units of the Intel Arc A380E x2.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Arc Pro A60M provides 256.0 GB/s over a 128-bit bus, while the Arc A380E x2 provides 186.0 GB/s over a 96-bit bus. The Pro part leads by 70 GB/s, or approximately 37.6 percent.

Q: Which GPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Arc A380E x2 has a boost clock of 2000 MHz, which is also its base clock. The Intel Arc Pro A60M has a boost clock of 1300 MHz and a base clock of 900 MHz.

Q: Are both GPUs based on the same architecture?

A: Yes, both use the Xe-HPG architecture from Intel, fabricated on TSMC's 6 nm process. They belong to the Alchemist generation, with the A380E x2 in the Arc 3 tier and the Pro A60M in the Pro-Series Mobile tier.

Q: What is the FP32 compute difference?

A: The Arc Pro A60M delivers 5.325 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, while the Arc A380E x2 delivers 4.096 TFLOPS. The Pro part is approximately 30 percent higher.

Q: Which GPU has a larger transistor count?

A: The Arc Pro A60M uses the DG2-256 chip with 11,500 million transistors on a 269 mm² die. The Arc A380E x2 uses the DG2-128 chip with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die.

Where Each One Wins

The Arc Pro A60M wins on every raw compute and memory metric recorded in the database. It doubles the execution units across shading, texturing, rasterization, and ray tracing. It delivers 30 percent more FP32 throughput, 30 percent more FP16 throughput, 30 percent higher pixel rate, 30 percent higher texture rate, and 37.6 percent more memory bandwidth. It has a larger 8 GB memory pool versus 6 GB, a wider 128-bit bus versus 96-bit, and a higher memory clock at 2000 MHz versus 1937 MHz. It also draws less power at 95 W versus 130 W, making it the more efficient device per unit of compute. The Pro A60M is the clear choice for compute-heavy workloads, ray tracing tasks, and applications that need larger memory capacity or higher bandwidth.

The Arc A380E x2 wins on clock speed, with a 2000 MHz sustained clock versus the Pro A60M's 900 MHz base and 1300 MHz boost. It wins on physical integration as a discrete single-slot card with a defined 265 mm length, 127 mm height, and 20 mm width. It offers 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, while the Pro A60M's display outputs are portable device dependent. It uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface versus the Pro A60M's PCIe 4.0 x16, which may be preferable in systems with limited PCIe lane allocation. It has a defined 300 W suggested PSU and a 1x 6-pin power connector, making it a self-contained desktop solution. The A380E x2 also has a listed successor (Battlemage), indicating a clear product lineage, while the Pro A60M has no successor listed.

The transistor density slight advantage goes to the A380E x2 at 45.9 million transistors per mm² versus 42.8 million for the Pro A60M, though this does not translate into any performance advantage in the recorded metrics. The A380E x2 is end-of-life, while the Pro A60M remains active, which may matter for long-term availability.

For users building a desktop system with dedicated graphics, the A380E x2 provides a fixed-clock, single-slot option with specific display outputs. For users needing maximum compute throughput, memory bandwidth, and efficiency in a mobile or integrated form factor, the Pro A60M is the stronger choice based on the database specifications.