AMD Radeon RX 7700 vs Intel Arc Pro B65 Comparison

The Verdict

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 and Intel Arc Pro B65 serve distinctly different purposes according to the recorded data. The RX 7700 is the clear choice for raw graphics throughput and gaming-oriented workloads. Its average benchmark score of 15852 places it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs, while its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 16129, a delta of -1.7 percent relative to the RX 7700. The Intel Arc Pro B65, by contrast, sits in the 50th percentile with no recorded average benchmark score, indicating that the database holds no comparable performance measurements for it. The data shows the RX 7700 delivers more than double the FP32 compute of the Arc Pro B65, 25.18 TFLOPS versus 12.29 TFLOPS, making it the stronger option for tasks that rely on single-precision floating point. The Arc Pro B65 counters with 32 GB of memory versus 16 GB, which suggests a workstation-oriented role where capacity matters more than raw speed. Buyers who prioritize gaming, DirectX 12 performance, or general consumer rendering should select the RX 7700. Those who need double the frame buffer for large datasets or multi-display professional setups should consider the Arc Pro B65, provided they accept its lower compute throughput and lack of benchmark coverage.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural generations. The AMD Radeon RX 7700 uses the Navi 32 chip built on RDNA 3.0 architecture, codenamed Wheat Nas, and belongs to the Navi III (RX 7000) generation. It is fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process. The Intel Arc Pro B65 uses the BMG-G21 chip built on Xe2-HPG architecture and belongs to the Battlemage (Pro Series) generation. It is also fabricated by TSMC on a 5 nm process, so both cards share the same process node and foundry. The RX 7700 packs 28,100 million transistors on a 346 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 81.2M per mm². The Arc Pro B65 contains 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die, with a transistor density of 72.1M per mm². The RX 7700 therefore uses a larger, denser chip. Both cards feature 2560 shading units and 160 texture mapping units. The RX 7700 has 96 ROPs, while the Arc Pro B65 has 80, a 16 ROP difference. Ray tracing hardware differs substantially: the RX 7700 has 40 RT cores, the Arc Pro B65 has 20, exactly half. Neither card lists tensor cores. The RX 7700 achieves a pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s. The Arc Pro B65 delivers 192.0 GPixel/s and 384.0 GTexel/s. FP16 throughput also diverges: the RX 7700 delivers 25.18 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio to FP32, while the Arc Pro B65 delivers 24.58 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, meaning its FP16 output is exactly double its FP32 output. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so API compatibility is identical.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two cards. The RX 7700, however, has an extensive benchmark record. It scores 2865 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 106028 in Geekbench OpenCL, 20974 in Passmark G3D, and 10963 in Passmark GPU Compute. Its Passmark legacy scores include 261 in DirectX 9, 186 in DirectX 11, 96 in DirectX 12, and 92 in DirectX 10. The G2D score is 1206. The average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 15852, placing it in the 58th percentile of all GPUs. The Arc Pro B65 has no recorded benchmarks, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database. This absence of data means any direct comparison of measured performance is impossible from the available information. What can be stated from the specification-level data is that the RX 7700 holds a 2.05x advantage in FP32 compute, a 23 percent higher pixel rate, and a 2.4 percent higher texture rate. The RX 7700 also has double the RT cores. The Arc Pro B65 holds a 2.0x advantage in memory capacity and a 2.0x advantage in FP16 throughput when the 2:1 ratio is considered. The bandwidth figures are close: 624.1 GB/s for the RX 7700 versus 608.0 GB/s for the Arc Pro B65, a difference of 16.1 GB/s in favor of AMD. Clock behavior differs as well. The RX 7700 has a base clock of 1900 MHz, a game clock of 2041 MHz, and a boost clock of 2459 MHz. The Arc Pro B65 has a fixed base and boost clock of 2400 MHz with no game clock listed. The RX 7700 can boost 59 MHz higher, but the Arc Pro B65 runs a 500 MHz higher base clock. Memory clocks are nearly identical: 2438 MHz with 19.5 Gbps effective for AMD, 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective for Intel.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ across nearly every major specification field. Memory size: 16 GB GDDR6 on the RX 7700 versus 32 GB GDDR6 on the Arc Pro B65. Bus width is the same, 256 bit for both. Memory bandwidth: 624.1 GB/s versus 608.0 GB/s. Shading units and TMUs match at 2560 and 160 respectively. ROPs: 96 versus 80. RT cores: 40 versus 20. Process node and foundry match at TSMC 5 nm, but transistor count and die size differ: 28,100 million transistors on 346 mm² versus 19,600 million on 272 mm². Transistor density: 81.2M per mm² versus 72.1M per mm². The RX 7700 uses a 2x 8-pin power connector setup, while the Arc Pro B65 uses a single 8-pin connector. Both share a 200 W TDP and a 550 W suggested power supply. The RX 7700 is a dual-slot card measuring 267 mm in length, 135 mm in height, and 50 mm in width. The Arc Pro B65 has no recorded dimensions. Bus interface differs: PCIe 4.0 x16 for AMD versus PCIe 5.0 x16 for Intel. Display outputs diverge significantly: the RX 7700 offers 1x HDMI 2.1a, 2x DisplayPort 2.1, and 1x USB Type-C. The Arc Pro B65 offers 4x DisplayPort 2.1 with no HDMI and no USB Type-C. Release dates differ by roughly six months: the RX 7700 launched on September 17, 2025, the Arc Pro B65 on March 31, 2026. Both are listed as Active in production. The RX 7700 has a predecessor, Navi II, and a successor, Navi IV. The Arc Pro B65 lists neither. Neither card has a launch MSRP in the database. The RX 7700 has a full benchmark suite and four nearest rivals: AMD Radeon R9 370X at 15862 average score with a -0.1 percent delta, AMD Radeon RX 9060 at 16014 with -1 percent, AMD Radeon Pro W5500 at 15679 with 1.1 percent, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti at 16129 with -1.7 percent. The Arc Pro B65 has no rivals listed.

FAQ

Q: Which card has more compute horsepower?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7700 delivers 25.18 TFLOPS FP32, more than double the 12.29 TFLOPS of the Intel Arc Pro B65. In FP16, the Arc Pro B65 outputs 24.58 TFLOPS, which is slightly below the RX 7700's 25.18 TFLOPS.

Q: How much memory does each card have?

A: The RX 7700 has 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256 bit bus with 624.1 GB/s bandwidth. The Arc Pro B65 has 32 GB of GDDR6 on a 256 bit bus with 608.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which card is better for ray tracing?

A: The RX 7700 has 40 RT cores, exactly double the 20 RT cores in the Arc Pro B65. This suggests a stronger ray tracing capability for the AMD card, though no ray tracing benchmark scores exist in the database for either card.

Q: Do both cards use the same power requirements?

A: Both cards have a 200 W TDP and recommend a 550 W power supply. The RX 7700 uses two 8-pin power connectors, while the Arc Pro B65 uses a single 8-pin connector.

Q: What display outputs does each card provide?

A: The RX 7700 provides 1x HDMI 2.1a, 2x DisplayPort 2.1, and 1x USB Type-C. The Arc Pro B65 provides 4x DisplayPort 2.1 with no HDMI or USB Type-C outputs.

Q: How does the RX 7700 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 7700 sits within 1.7 percent of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, which scores 16129. It is 1 percent below the AMD Radeon RX 9060 at 16014, 0.1 percent below the AMD Radeon R9 370X at 15862, and 1.1 percent above the AMD Radeon Pro W5500 at 15679.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Radeon RX 7700 wins in raw graphics performance by every measured metric. Its FP32 throughput of 25.18 TFLOPS is more than double the Arc Pro B65's 12.29 TFLOPS. Its pixel rate of 236.1 GPixel/s exceeds the Intel card's 192.0 GPixel/s by 23 percent. Its texture rate of 393.4 GTexel/s beats 384.0 GTexel/s. Its 40 RT cores double the Intel card's 20, making it the stronger pick for ray-traced workloads. Its 96 ROPs outnumber the Arc Pro B65's 80, which typically benefits fill-rate-heavy scenes. Its memory bandwidth of 624.1 GB/s edges out 608.0 GB/s. Its boost clock reaches 2459 MHz versus a fixed 2400 MHz on the Intel card. Its benchmark record confirms real-world standing: 20974 in Passmark G3D, 106028 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 2865 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, with an average score of 15852 in the 58th percentile. The Arc Pro B65 wins in memory capacity, offering 32 GB versus 16 GB, which matters for large frame buffers, multi-display workstation output, or data-heavy compute tasks. It also wins in FP16 throughput when the 2:1 ratio is considered, delivering 24.58 TFLOPS versus 25.18 TFLOPS, a narrow margin that still favors Intel for mixed-precision workloads. It uses a newer PCIe 5.0 x16 interface versus PCIe 4.0 x16, which may matter for bandwidth-sensitive professional applications. It provides four DisplayPort 2.1 outputs versus the RX 7700's two, making it the better fit for multi-monitor professional setups. Its single 8-pin power connector simplifies installation compared to the RX 7700's dual 8-pin requirement, despite identical 200 W TDP and 550 W suggested power supply. The RX 7700 wins for gamers, consumer rendering, and general-purpose graphics. The Arc Pro B65 wins for capacity-driven professional workloads and high-output display configurations.