Intel Arc A570M vs Intel Arc Pro A60 Comparison

Intel Arc Pro A60 and Intel Arc A570M share the same DG2-256 silicon, but they are configured for very different roles. The Pro A60 is a desktop workstation card with a 130 W TDP, while the A570M is a mobile IGP part with a 75 W TDP. The benchmark data shows a clear performance hierarchy, but the gap is narrower than the power difference might suggest, and each card has distinct strengths tied to its design.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The only direct benchmark comparison available is Geekbench OpenCL, and it favors the Intel Arc Pro A60 decisively. The Pro A60 scores 63,485 points, while the Arc A570M scores 58,239 points. That is a 9% delta in favor of the desktop card. In raw numbers, the Pro A60 is roughly 5,246 points ahead. This is not a massive margin, but it is consistent with the Pro A60’s higher boost clock and memory bandwidth.

The Pro A60’s average benchmark score across all tests is 60,326, which places it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. The A570M’s average score is 58,239, also landing in the 88th percentile. Both cards sit in the same performance tier, but the Pro A60’s average is about 3.6% higher. When compared to the nearest rivals, the Pro A60 sits within 2.8% of the AMD Radeon PRO V710 (which scores 58,657) and within 0.3% of the AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 (which scores 60,140). The A570M, meanwhile, is within 0.3% of the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM (58,085) and within 0.7% of the AMD Radeon PRO V710 (58,657). This means the A570M is essentially trading blows with the PRO V710, while the Pro A60 is slightly ahead of that same rival.

The single head-to-head test is a win for the Pro A60, but it is not a clean sweep in terms of design intent. The A570M is a mobile part, so its 75 W TDP is a hard constraint. Yet it still manages to deliver 91% of the Pro A60’s OpenCL score. That is a notable achievement for a chip drawing nearly half the power. The Pro A60, however, has the headroom to push higher clocks and sustain them, which is why it takes the win in this test.

Architecture Differences

Both cards are built on the same foundation: the DG2-256 chip using Intel’s Xe-HPG architecture, fabricated on TSMC’s 6 nm process. They share the same transistor count of 11,500 million and the same die size of 269 mm², yielding a transistor density of 42.8 million per square millimeter. The core configuration is identical as well: 2,048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, 64 ROPs, and 16 ray tracing cores. The API support is also the same, with DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The differences emerge in clock speeds and memory. The Intel Arc Pro A60 has a base clock of 900 MHz and a boost clock of 2,050 MHz. The Intel Arc A570M also has a 900 MHz base clock, but its boost clock is significantly lower at 1,300 MHz. This 750 MHz boost clock gap is the primary driver of their compute performance difference. The Pro A60 delivers 8.397 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, while the A570M delivers 5.325 TFLOPS. That is a 57.7% advantage for the desktop card in theoretical throughput. The FP16 figures follow the same pattern: 16.79 TFLOPS for the Pro A60 versus 10.65 TFLOPS for the A570M, both at a 2:1 ratio.

Memory configuration also diverges sharply. The Pro A60 comes with 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, yielding 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The A570M has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, yielding 224.0 GB/s. The memory clock is 2,000 MHz (16 Gbps effective) on the Pro A60 versus 1,750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) on the A570M. This means the Pro A60 has 71.4% more memory bandwidth, which is crucial for texture-heavy workloads and larger datasets. The pixel rate tells the same story: 131.2 GPixel/s for the Pro A60 versus 83.20 GPixel/s for the A570M. The texture rate is 262.4 GTexel/s versus 166.4 GTexel/s.

The physical design is where they diverge most. The Pro A60 is a single-slot desktop card with a PCIe 4.0 x16 interface and four DisplayPort 2.0 outputs. It has a suggested PSU of 300 W. The A570M is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) for mobile devices, using a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, and its display outputs are described as "Portable Device Dependent." The Pro A60 has a TDP of 130 W, while the A570M is rated at 75 W. The release dates are close, with the Pro A60 launching on June 5, 2023, and the A570M on July 31, 2023.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc Pro A60 wins in every measurable performance category. It has higher raw compute (8.397 TFLOPS versus 5.325 TFLOPS FP32), higher memory bandwidth (384.0 GB/s versus 224.0 GB/s), higher pixel fill rate (131.2 GPixel/s versus 83.20 GPixel/s), and higher texture fill rate (262.4 GTexel/s versus 166.4 GTexel/s). In the OpenCL benchmark, it is 9% ahead. This makes it the clear choice for workloads that demand sustained throughput, such as GPU rendering, video encoding, or compute tasks that can utilize the larger 12 GB frame buffer. The 4x DisplayPort 2.0 outputs also make it suitable for multi-display professional setups.

The Intel Arc A570M wins in efficiency and portability. Its 75 W TDP is 42.3% lower than the Pro A60’s 130 W TDP, yet it delivers 91% of the OpenCL score. This is a remarkable efficiency ratio. The 8 GB frame buffer is smaller, but for a mobile device, it is a practical trade-off. The A570M is designed for laptops and compact systems where power draw and heat dissipation are critical. It also uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, which is sufficient for most mobile workloads and saves power compared to a full x16 link. The A570M’s performance in the 88th percentile shows it is no slouch; it can handle modern games and creative applications at reasonable settings, provided the memory capacity is sufficient.

In terms of rivals, the Pro A60’s nearest competitor is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, which scores 60,347, a 0% delta. This is surprising given the RTX 4090’s reputation, but the benchmark data shows the two are effectively tied. The A570M’s nearest rival is the AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT, which scores 58,392, a -0.3% delta. Both Intel cards are competitive with their respective peers, but the Pro A60 has a slight edge in absolute performance.

FAQ

Q: Which card has higher raw compute performance?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60 has higher FP32 throughput at 8.397 TFLOPS, compared to the Intel Arc A570M’s 5.325 TFLOPS. The Pro A60 also has a higher boost clock of 2,050 MHz versus 1,300 MHz.

Q: How much memory does each card have?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60 has 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, while the Intel Arc A570M has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus. The Pro A60’s bandwidth is 384.0 GB/s, and the A570M’s is 224.0 GB/s.

Q: Are they based on the same chip?

A: Yes, both cards use the DG2-256 chip with Intel’s Xe-HPG architecture. They share the same 6 nm TSMC process, 11,500 million transistors, and 269 mm² die size.

Q: What is the power draw difference?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60 has a TDP of 130 W, while the Intel Arc A570M has a TDP of 75 W. The A570M is an IGP for mobile devices, while the Pro A60 is a single-slot desktop card.

Q: Which card performs better in the Geekbench OpenCL test?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60 scores 63,485, which is 9% higher than the Intel Arc A570M’s score of 58,239. The Pro A60 wins the head-to-head benchmark.

Q: What are the display outputs on each card?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60 has 4x DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, while the Intel Arc A570M’s display outputs are described as "Portable Device Dependent," meaning they vary by the host laptop.

The Verdict

The data clearly separates these two cards by role. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is the performance leader, with higher clocks, more memory, and more bandwidth. It is the better choice for a professional workstation where a 130 W TDP is acceptable and where the 12 GB frame buffer plus 4x DisplayPort 2.0 outputs are assets. Its 9% OpenCL lead over the A570M and its 88th percentile ranking confirm it as the stronger compute part.

The Intel Arc A570M is the efficiency pick. It loses in every raw performance metric, but it delivers 91% of the Pro A60’s OpenCL score at nearly half the power draw. For a mobile device, that trade-off is sensible. The 8 GB memory is limiting, but the 75 W TDP and IGP form factor make it the only option for thin-and-light laptops. Its 88th percentile ranking means it is still a capable GPU for its class.

If you need maximum throughput and a fixed desktop installation, the Intel Arc Pro A60 is the obvious choice. If you need a balanced mobile solution that does not sacrifice too much performance for portability, the Intel Arc A570M is the right pick. Neither card is a clear overall winner; they are optimized for different environments, and the benchmark data reflects that specialization.