Arc Pro A60 vs Radeon R9 Fury X

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is positioned at rank #60 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Intel Arc Pro A60

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

100%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

93%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

92%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

92%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

88%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

86%

#45

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

591%

#60

Intel Arc Pro A60

MSRP: $380|Avg: $380

100%

#63

T400 4GB

MSRP: $159|Avg: $99

96%

#64

Radeon Pro 5300

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

95%

#69

Radeon Pro W5500

MSRP: $399|Avg: $300

89%

#72

Quadro P2200

MSRP: $429|Avg: $227

88%

#73

T1000

MSRP: $350|Avg: $382

87%

#74

Quadro P620

MSRP: $170|Avg: $48

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Intel Arc Pro A60 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Intel Arc Pro A60 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 Fury X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Intel Arc Pro A60 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 Fury X.

Insight	Intel Arc Pro A60	Radeon R9 Fury X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%)
Longevity	Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 Fury X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $380 for the Intel Arc Pro A60, it costs 79% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 369.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Intel Arc Pro A60	Radeon R9 Fury X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+369.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380)	✅More affordable ($80)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Intel Arc Pro A60 Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 Fury X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Intel Arc Pro A60 and Radeon R9 Fury X

Intel Arc Pro A60

The Intel Arc Pro A60 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in June 6 2023. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,493 points.

Radeon R9 Fury X

The Radeon R9 Fury X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 24 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,382 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

The Intel Arc Pro A60 scores 9,493 and the Radeon R9 Fury X reaches 9,382 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon R9 Fury X uses GCN 3.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 4,096 (Radeon R9 Fury X). Raw compute: 8.397 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 Fury X). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A60	Radeon R9 Fury X
G3D Mark Score	9,493+1%	9,382
Architecture	Generation 12.7	GCN 3.0
Process Node	6 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	4096+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.397 TFLOPS	8.602 TFLOPS+2%
Boost Clock	2050 MHz+95%	1050 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	128	256+100%
L2 Cache	12 MB+500%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A60	Radeon R9 Fury X
Upscaling Tech	XeSS	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 2 MB (Radeon R9 Fury X) — the Intel Arc Pro A60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A60	Radeon R9 Fury X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	HBM
Memory Bandwidth	System	512 GB/s
Bus Width	System	4096-bit
L2 Cache	12 MB+500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 Fury X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A60	Radeon R9 Fury X
DirectX	12.2+2%	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Intel Xe Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 Fury X). Decoder: Intel Xe Media Engine vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon R9 Fury X).

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A60	Radeon R9 Fury X
Encoder	Intel Xe Media Engine	VCE 3.0
Decoder	Intel Xe Media Engine	UVD 6.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Intel Arc Pro A60 draws 130W versus the Radeon R9 Fury X's 275W — a 71.6% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 600W (Radeon R9 Fury X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 195mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 60°C.

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A60	Radeon R9 Fury X
TDP	130W-53%	275W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Length	241mm	195mm
Height	111mm	115mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	60°C-20%
Perf/Watt	73.0+114%	34.1

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Value Analysis

The Intel Arc Pro A60 launched at $380 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the Radeon R9 Fury X launched at $649 and now averages $80. The Radeon R9 Fury X costs 78.9% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.0 (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 117.3 (Radeon R9 Fury X) — the Radeon R9 Fury X offers 369.2% better value. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).