Intel Arc Pro A60M vs Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual Comparison

Intel Arc Pro A60M and Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual represent two distinct generations of Intel’s professional graphics lineup. The A60M is a mobile-oriented part built on the Alchemist architecture, while the B60 Dual is a desktop add-in board based on the newer Battlemage architecture. The database records no direct benchmark scores for either product, so the comparison below relies entirely on the recorded specifications, feature sets, and architectural details. Both cards are currently listed as Active in production status.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no measured benchmark results for either the Intel Arc Pro A60M or the Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual. Consequently, there are no direct performance scores, FPS figures, or synthetic test results to compare. The recorded benchmarks arrays for both products are empty, and the head-to-head benchmark section likewise contains no entries. The nearest rival data is also absent for both cards, so percentile comparisons against other GPUs are only available as the overall percentile versus all GPUs, which sits at 50 for each product.

Without benchmark numbers, the analysis must rely on the theoretical throughput figures derived from the specification sheets. The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual delivers substantially higher compute rates. Its FP32 performance is recorded at 12.29 TFLOPS, while the Intel Arc Pro A60M reaches 5.325 TFLOPS. That represents roughly 2.3 times the single-precision throughput for the B60 Dual. In FP16, the B60 Dual reaches 24.58 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio), compared to 10.65 TFLOPS (2:1) for the A60M. Again, the ratio is approximately 2.3 to 1 in favor of the newer card.

Pixel throughput follows a similar pattern. The B60 Dual is listed at 192.0 GPixel/s, while the A60M manages 83.20 GPixel/s. The newer card delivers over twice the pixel rate. Texture rate shows the same trend: the B60 Dual reaches 384.0 GTexel/s, versus 166.4 GTexel/s for the A60M. Memory bandwidth also favors the B60 Dual significantly, with 456.0 GB/s compared to 256.0 GB/s for the A60M. The B60 Dual has a 192-bit memory bus and 24 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the A60M uses a 128-bit bus with 8 GB. The effective memory speed is 19 Gbps for the B60 Dual and 16 Gbps for the A60M.

Clock speeds show the architectural jump clearly. The B60 Dual has a base clock of 2000 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The A60M operates at 900 MHz base and 1300 MHz boost. The higher clocks, combined with more execution units, explain the large throughput differences. The B60 Dual houses 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, 80 render output units, and 20 ray tracing cores. The A60M contains 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 16 RT cores. Every processing resource is larger on the B60 Dual.

Given the absence of real-world benchmarks, the data indicates that the B60 Dual would dominate in raw computational tasks, memory-bound workloads, and ray tracing. The A60M, being a mobile IGP (integrated graphics processor) with a 95 W TDP, is designed for portable workstations where power constraints matter. The B60 Dual is a dual-slot desktop card with a 400 W TDP and a 16-pin power connector.

FAQ

Q: What is the difference in memory capacity between the two cards?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60M has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, while the Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual has 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus.

Q: Which card has higher clock speeds?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual operates at 2000 MHz base and 2400 MHz boost. The Intel Arc Pro A60M runs at 900 MHz base and 1300 MHz boost.

Q: Are both cards based on the same architecture?

A: No. The Intel Arc Pro A60M uses the Xe-HPG architecture with the DG2-256 chip (Alchemist generation). The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual uses the Xe2-HPG architecture with the BMG-G21 chip (Battlemage generation).

Q: How do the power requirements differ?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60M has a TDP of 95 W and no separate power connectors, as it is an IGP. The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual has a 400 W TDP, requires a 16-pin power connector, and the suggested PSU is 800 W.

Q: What display outputs are available on each card?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60M has display outputs described as portable device dependent, meaning they vary by the laptop or mobile workstation implementation. The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual offers 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.1 connectors.

Q: Do both cards 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 release date for each product?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60M was released on 2023-06-05. The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual was released on 2025-09-04.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural generations. The Intel Arc Pro A60M is built on the Xe-HPG architecture and belongs to the Alchemist generation, specifically the Pro-Series Mobile line. Its chip is designated DG2-256. The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual uses the Xe2-HPG architecture, part of the Battlemage generation, with the chip designation BMG-G21.

The manufacturing process differs as well. The A60M is fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC, while the B60 Dual uses a 5 nm process, also at TSMC. This process shrink contributes to the higher transistor density. The A60M packs 11,500 million transistors on a die size of 269 mm², yielding a density of 42.8 million transistors per square millimeter. The B60 Dual contains 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die, resulting in 72.1 million transistors per square millimeter. Despite the similar die area, the B60 Dual fits nearly 70% more transistors.

The core configuration scales accordingly. The A60M has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 64 ROPs, and 16 RT cores. The B60 Dual increases these to 2560 shading units, 160 TMUs, 80 ROPs, and 20 RT cores. The additional RT cores indicate a stronger ray tracing capability on the newer part.

Memory architecture also reflects the generational leap. The A60M uses a 128-bit memory bus with GDDR6 at 16 Gbps effective. The B60 Dual widens the bus to 192 bits and raises the memory speed to 19 Gbps effective. Memory capacity jumps from 8 GB to 24 GB, which is a significant increase for large datasets or high-resolution rendering.

The physical form factor and interface differ markedly. The A60M is listed as an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with a slot width of IGP and a PCIe 4.0 x16 bus interface. It has no power connectors and no specified dimensions. The B60 Dual is a dual-slot desktop card measuring 300 mm in length, 110 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. It uses a PCIe 5.0 x8 interface, has one 16-pin power connector, and requires an 800 W power supply.

Display output capability also diverges. The A60M’s outputs are portable device dependent, meaning the actual connectors depend on the host laptop. The B60 Dual provides four mini-DisplayPort 2.1 outputs, which is a fixed and more capable configuration for desktop workstations.

The TDP figures highlight the intended usage environments. The A60M draws 95 W, suitable for mobile workstations. The B60 Dual consumes 400 W, appropriate for a desktop card with active cooling and a substantial power supply.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear separation between these two products. The Intel Arc Pro A60M is a mobile integrated GPU from the Alchemist generation, released in mid-2023. It offers 8 GB of memory, 256.0 GB/s bandwidth, and 5.325 TFLOPS FP32 performance. Its 95 W TDP and IGP form factor make it suitable for portable professional workstations where power efficiency and compactness are priorities.

The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual is a desktop add-in board from the Battlemage generation, released in early September 2025. It provides 24 GB of memory, 456.0 GB/s bandwidth, and 12.29 TFLOPS FP32 performance. Its 400 W TDP, dual-slot design, and 300 mm length indicate a card intended for stationary workstations with adequate cooling and power delivery.

For users who need large memory capacity, higher bandwidth, and roughly 2.3 times the compute throughput, the B60 Dual is the clear choice based on specifications. The 24 GB frame buffer supports larger scenes, bigger datasets, and more extensive multi-tasking in professional applications. The PCIe 5.0 interface and four mini-DisplayPort 2.1 outputs also offer a modern connectivity suite.

For mobile professionals who require GPU acceleration on the go, the A60M is the only option among the two, given its IGP design and lower power envelope. The 95 W TDP fits within laptop thermal budgets, and the 8 GB memory is adequate for many professional workloads.

The launch MSRP for the B60 Dual is 1,199 USD. The A60M has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

The production status for both cards is Active, so both remain available. The predecessor and successor fields are null for both products, indicating no direct lineage information in the database.

Specification Differences

The two Intel Arc Pro cards differ across nearly every major specification category.

Architecture and Process: The A60M uses Xe-HPG (Alchemist generation) on a 6 nm process. The B60 Dual uses Xe2-HPG (Battlemage generation) on a 5 nm process.

Transistors and Die Size: The A60M has 11,500 million transistors on a 269 mm² die. The B60 Dual has 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die.

Transistor Density: The A60M achieves 42.8 million transistors per square millimeter. The B60 Dual reaches 72.1 million transistors per square millimeter.

Clock Speeds: The A60M has a 900 MHz base clock and 1300 MHz boost. The B60 Dual has a 2000 MHz base clock and 2400 MHz boost.

Memory Speed: The A60M uses 2000 MHz memory with 16 Gbps effective speed. The B60 Dual uses 2375 MHz memory with 19 Gbps effective speed.

Memory Capacity and Bus: The A60M has 8 GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus. The B60 Dual has 24 GB GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus.

Memory Bandwidth: The A60M provides 256.0 GB/s. The B60 Dual provides 456.0 GB/s.

Shading Units: 2048 on the A60M, 2560 on the B60 Dual.

Texture Mapping Units: 128 on the A60M, 160 on the B60 Dual.

Render Output Units: 64 on the A60M, 80 on the B60 Dual.

Ray Tracing Cores: 16 on the A60M, 20 on the B60 Dual.

Pixel Rate: 83.20 GPixel/s on the A60M, 192.0 GPixel/s on the B60 Dual.

Texture Rate: 166.4 GTexel/s on the A60M, 384.0 GTexel/s on the B60 Dual.

FP32 Performance: 5.325 TFLOPS on the A60M, 12.29 TFLOPS on the B60 Dual.

FP16 Performance: 10.65 TFLOPS (2:1) on the A60M, 24.58 TFLOPS (2:1) on the B60 Dual.

TDP: 95 W on the A60M, 400 W on the B60 Dual.

Slot Width: IGP on the A60M, Dual-slot on the B60 Dual.

Power Connectors: None on the A60M, 1x 16-pin on the B60 Dual.

Suggested PSU: None on the A60M, 800 W on the B60 Dual.

Bus Interface: PCIe 4.0 x16 on the A60M, PCIe 5.0 x8 on the B60 Dual.

Display Outputs: Portable device dependent on the A60M, 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.1 on the B60 Dual.

Dimensions: The A60M has no recorded length, height, or width. The B60 Dual measures 300 mm in length, 110 mm in height, and 40 mm in width.

Release Date: 2023-06-05 for the A60M, 2025-09-04 for the B60 Dual.

Launch MSRP: None for the A60M, 1,199 USD for the B60 Dual.

API Support: Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Percentile vs all GPUs: Both are recorded at 50.

Average Benchmark Score: Both are recorded as 0, with no benchmark entries.

Nearest Rivals: No rival data is available for either product.