AMD Radeon RX 7700 vs Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the AMD Radeon RX 7700?

A: The recorded average benchmark score for the AMD Radeon RX 7700 is 15,852. This places it in the 58th percentile among all GPUs in the database.

Q: How does the AMD Radeon RX 7700 compare to the Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile in terms of benchmark data?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 has an extensive set of recorded benchmark scores across multiple tests (including 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, Geekbench OpenCL, and several Passmark tests). The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, and its average benchmark score is listed as 0.

Q: What are the nearest rivals to the AMD Radeon RX 7700 based on average score?

A: The nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon R9 370X with an average score of 15,862 (a delta of -0.1% from the RX 7700), the AMD Radeon RX 9060 with an average score of 16,014 (delta of -1%), the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 with an average score of 15,679 (delta of 1.1%), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti with an average score of 16,129 (delta of -1.7%).

Q: What is the process node difference between the two GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 uses a 5 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, while the Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile uses a 3 nm process node fabricated by Intel.

Q: How much memory does each GPU have?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus with 624.1 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile uses system-shared memory, with the bus width, type, and bandwidth all listed as "System Shared" or "System Dependent".

Q: What is the thermal design power (TDP) for each GPU?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 has a TDP of 200 W and requires two 8-pin power connectors with a suggested PSU of 550 W. The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile has a TDP of 25 W, uses no power connectors, and is an integrated graphics processor (IGP).

The Verdict

The data presents a clear performance hierarchy. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 is a discrete, active-production desktop GPU with substantial benchmark results, while the Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile is an integrated graphics solution with no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

For users seeking dedicated graphics performance, the RX 7700 delivers measurable results across all recorded tests. Its average benchmark score of 15,852 places it above half of all GPUs tracked in the database, at the 58th percentile. The nearest rival data shows it sits within 1.7% of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which indicates competitive positioning in the mid-to-upper performance tier.

The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile, by contrast, shows zero benchmark entries and a 50th percentile placement with an average score of 0. This means the database has no performance measurements to compare directly against the RX 7700. The specification differences are stark: the RX 7700 features 2,560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 96 render output units, while the Intel part has 128 shading units, 8 TMUs, and 4 ROPs.

Users who require a PCIe 4.0 x16 discrete card with 16 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory and 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth should choose the AMD Radeon RX 7700. Users who need an integrated, low-power (25 W) graphics solution for portable devices should consider the Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile, but they must accept that no benchmark data exists to quantify its performance.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark comparison is incomplete because the Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile has no recorded scores in any test. However, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 has nine separate benchmark results that establish its performance profile.

In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the RX 7700 scores 2,865 points. This test measures modern DirectX 12 gaming workloads, and the score indicates the GPU can handle contemporary rendering demands. The Geekbench OpenCL result of 106,028 points shows strong general-purpose compute capability.

The Passmark suite provides a broader picture. The RX 7700 scores 92 in DirectX 10, 186 in DirectX 11, and 96 in DirectX 12. The DirectX 9 score of 261 is notably higher, which suggests the GPU excels in legacy API workloads. The G2D score of 1,206 reflects 2D graphics throughput, while the G3D score of 20,974 is the most significant gaming-related metric. The GPU compute score of 10,963 rounds out the compute-focused measurements.

The average benchmark score of 15,852, combined with the 58th percentile ranking, indicates that the RX 7700 outperforms roughly 58% of all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals bracket its performance: the R9 370X is 0.1% behind, the Pro W5500 is 1.1% ahead, the RX 9060 is 1% behind, and the RTX 3060 Ti is 1.7% ahead. This clustering suggests the RX 7700 sits in a tightly contested performance band where small percentage differences separate competitors.

Since the Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile has zero benchmark entries, the head-to-head comparison defaults to the RX 7700's absolute scores. The database records no wins for either GPU in a direct comparison, as the winsA and winsB fields both show 0. This reflects the absence of matching test data rather than a lack of performance difference.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every measurable specification. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 uses the Navi 32 chip with RDNA 3.0 architecture, while the Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile uses the Wildcat Lake chip with Xe3-LPG architecture.

Clock speeds show a significant divergence. The RX 7700 has a base clock of 1900 MHz, a boost clock of 2459 MHz, and a game clock of 2041 MHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2300 MHz, with no game clock listed. The memory clock on the RX 7700 is 2438 MHz with 19.5 Gbps effective data rate, while the Intel GPU uses system-shared memory with no dedicated clock.

Memory configuration is another major differentiator. The RX 7700 provides 16 GB of GDDR6 across a 256-bit bus, delivering 624.1 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile relies entirely on system-shared memory, with bandwidth listed as system-dependent.

Compute resources are drastically different. The RX 7700 has 2,560 shading units, 160 TMUs, 96 ROPs, and 40 ray tracing cores. The Intel part has 128 shading units, 8 TMUs, 4 ROPs, and 1 ray tracing core. This represents a 20x difference in shading units and a 20x difference in TMUs.

The physical specifications also differ. The RX 7700 is a dual-slot card measuring 267 mm in length, 135 mm in height, and 50 mm in width. It uses two 8-pin power connectors and requires a 550 W PSU. The Intel part is an IGP with no slot width, no dimensions, and no power connectors.

Process technology differs as well. The RX 7700 uses a 5 nm process at TSMC with 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die. The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile uses a 3 nm process at Intel, but transistor count and die size are listed as unknown.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split between these two GPUs reflects fundamentally different design goals. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 belongs to the Radeon RX 7000 series, codenamed "Wheat Nas", and uses the RDNA 3.0 architecture. It is part of the Navi III generation and succeeds the Navi II predecessor. The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile uses Xe3-LPG architecture and belongs to the Arc Graphics-M (Wildcat Lake) generation, with the HD Graphics-M as its predecessor.

The RX 7700's RDNA 3.0 architecture delivers 25.18 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and an equal 25.18 TFLOPS of FP16 compute at a 1:1 ratio. The Intel Xe3-LPG architecture provides 588.8 GFLOPS of FP32 compute and 1,177.6 GFLOPS of FP16 compute at a 2:1 ratio. This means the RX 7700 has roughly 42.8 times the FP32 throughput of the Intel part.

Pixel and texture rates reinforce the performance gap. The RX 7700 achieves 236.1 GPixel/s pixel fill rate and 393.4 GTexel/s texture fill rate. The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile achieves 9.2 GPixel/s and 18.4 GTexel/s, respectively. The RX 7700 delivers more than 25 times the pixel throughput and more than 21 times the texture throughput.

Both GPUs support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so API compatibility is identical. The RX 7700 uses PCIe 4.0 x16 as its bus interface, while the Intel part uses IGP. Display outputs differ as well: the RX 7700 provides one HDMI 2.1a, two DisplayPort 2.1, and one USB Type-C port, while the Intel part has outputs described as portable device dependent.

The transistor density of the RX 7700 is 81.2 million transistors per square millimeter, derived from its 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die. The Intel part's transistor density is not listed, and its transistor count and die size are unknown.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 wins in every category where measurable data exists. Its 16 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory with 624.1 GB/s bandwidth provides a substantial advantage over system-shared memory, particularly for texture-heavy workloads and large data sets. The 256-bit memory bus allows for high-throughput data movement that integrated graphics cannot match.

In compute-intensive tasks, the RX 7700's 25.18 TFLOPS FP32 performance and 40 ray tracing cores position it for modern gaming and rendering workloads. The 2,560 shading units handle parallel processing demands, while the 96 ROPs ensure pixel output keeps pace with the shading rate.

The RX 7700's benchmark scores confirm its strengths. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,865 indicates capability in current-generation DirectX 12 titles. The Passmark G3D score of 20,974 represents the highest single gaming-related metric recorded for this GPU. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 106,028 shows strong compute performance for non-gaming applications.

The Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile wins in power efficiency and integration. Its 25 W TDP is exactly one-eighth of the RX 7700's 200 W TDP, making it suitable for portable devices where power draw is critical. Its IGP form factor requires no additional power connectors, no slot space, and no PSU upgrade, which makes it a zero-footprint solution for compact systems.

The 3 nm process node used by Intel provides a manufacturing advantage in density and efficiency, though the transistor count remains unknown. The Xe3-LPG architecture supports the same DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4 APIs as the RX 7700, ensuring software compatibility despite the hardware differences.

For users who prioritize raw performance, dedicated memory, and expandability, the AMD Radeon RX 7700 is the clear choice. For users who prioritize power consumption, physical integration, and portability, the Intel Arc Graphics 1 Xe Mobile offers a functional alternative, albeit with no benchmark data to validate its performance claims. The database records no direct wins for either GPU in head-to-head tests, as the Intel part has no scores to compare.