The latest developments in the field of integrated graphics processors (iGPUs) promise exciting competition. With the introduction of the AMD Radeon 890M and the Intel Arc iGPU based on the Meteor Lake architecture, technology enthusiasts and gamers now have two strong options to choose from. In initial tests by YouTube channel TechEpiphany, however, the new AMD Radeon 890M from the Hawk Point series proves to be significantly more powerful – with lower power consumption.
Important features
- AMD Radeon 890M
- TDP: 17W
- Architecture: Strix APUs
- Optimization: Gaming and graphics-intensive applications
- Intel Arc iGPU
- TDP: 28W
- Architecture: Meteor Lake
- Optimization: All-round performance and efficiency
Comparison of performance
Gaming performance
In the benchmarks performed, the AMD Radeon 890M shows impressive performance despite its lower TDP of 17W. In several gaming tests, including demanding titles such as “Cyberpunk 2077” and “Assassin’s Creed Valhalla”, the Radeon 890M sometimes clearly outperforms the Intel Arc iGPU, which operates with a higher TDP of 28W.
The games run more smoothly and with higher frame rates on the Radeon 890M, which indicates a more efficient architecture and better optimization.
Although the Radeon iGPUs have had more fire under their butts for some time now, the performance increase in the current generation is quite impressive: Cyberpunk 2077 (in 1080p with low settings) runs at 39 FPS on AMD, for example; on Intel, on the other hand, the open-world game is barely playable at 26 FPS. An increase in performance of 40-50 percent.
In Hellblade Senua’s Sacrifice (1080p / High), AMD’s performance is 20-25 percent higher on average
Energy efficiency
A major advantage of the AMD Radeon 890M is its energy efficiency. Despite the lower TDP, it offers better performance than the Intel Arc iGPU. This makes the Radeon 890M particularly attractive for use in laptops and ultrabooks, where battery life and thermal performance are decisive factors.
However, the results are also quite exciting for upcoming gaming handhelds, as a noticeable increase in performance can also be expected here.
Everyday use and multimedia
Both iGPUs deliver solid performance for everyday tasks and multimedia applications. The Intel Arc iGPU shows its strengths here in terms of efficiency and all-round performance. Applications such as video editing, streaming and office work benefit from the optimized architecture of the Intel Arc iGPU, which is designed for versatile usage scenarios.
Conclusion
The comparison between the AMD Radeon 890M and the Intel Arc iGPU shows that both iGPUs have their respective strengths. The Radeon 890M scores with impressive gaming performance and energy efficiency, while the Intel Arc iGPU offers strong all-round performance and is optimized for a wide range of usage scenarios. The choice of the right iGPU ultimately depends on the individual requirements and preferences of the user
