Arc 7-Core iGPU vs Radeon Pro W5500

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GPU

Arc 7-Core iGPU

2023Boost: 2200 MHz

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Radeon Pro W5500

2020Core: 1187 MHzBoost: 1400 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc 7-Core iGPU

Shared 15

9,349

+4.9%

8,913

0.0%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

Radeon RX 7800 XT

About G3D Mark

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Arc 7-Core iGPU

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 110.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.0 vs 22.3 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 125W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, Unknown of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Radeon Pro W5500

2020

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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100.5% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.3 vs 47.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌733.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 15W.

Arc 7-Core iGPU

2023

Radeon Pro W5500

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 110.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.0 vs 22.3 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 125W, a 110W reduction.

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, Unknown of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Trade-offs

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100.5% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.3 vs 47.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
❌733.3% higher power demand at 125W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

So, is Arc 7-Core iGPU better than Radeon Pro W5500?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 9,349 vs 8,913 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Arc 7-Core iGPU is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (15W vs 125W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon Pro W5500 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 8 GB instead of Unknown and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Arc 7-Core iGPU can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $199 MSRP. Arc 7-Core iGPU is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Arc 7-Core iGPU is about $200 cheaper on MSRP at $199 MSRP versus $399 MSRP, and you are getting 4.9% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro W5500 is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon Pro W5500 make more sense than Arc 7-Core iGPU?

Yes. Radeon Pro W5500 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $399 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Arc 7-Core iGPU. The trade-off is that Arc 7-Core iGPU currently gives you 4.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 110.3%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Arc 7-Core iGPU Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro W5500 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc 7-Core iGPU	Radeon Pro W5500
1080p
low	88 FPS	102 FPS
medium	76 FPS	88 FPS
high	56 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	70 FPS	91 FPS
medium	61 FPS	77 FPS
high	41 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	37 FPS
medium	25 FPS	34 FPS
high	16 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	18 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc 7-Core iGPU	Radeon Pro W5500
1080p
low	169 FPS	137 FPS
medium	139 FPS	104 FPS
high	107 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	123 FPS	92 FPS
medium	96 FPS	63 FPS
high	76 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	73 FPS	43 FPS
medium	57 FPS	32 FPS
high	45 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	19 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc 7-Core iGPU	Radeon Pro W5500
1080p
low	312 FPS	401 FPS
medium	270 FPS	321 FPS
high	183 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	154 FPS	201 FPS
1440p
low	237 FPS	301 FPS
medium	212 FPS	241 FPS
high	149 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	150 FPS
4K
low	149 FPS	201 FPS
medium	129 FPS	160 FPS
high	82 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	100 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc 7-Core iGPU	Radeon Pro W5500
1080p
low	155 FPS	227 FPS
medium	122 FPS	196 FPS
high	99 FPS	162 FPS
ultra	81 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	112 FPS	172 FPS
medium	89 FPS	151 FPS
high	70 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	91 FPS
medium	54 FPS	75 FPS
high	43 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	47 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc 7-Core iGPU and Radeon Pro W5500

Arc 7-Core iGPU

The Arc 7-Core iGPU is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The boost clock speed is 2200 MHz. It has 7 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,349 points.

Radeon Pro W5500

The Radeon Pro W5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1400 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,913 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc 7-Core iGPU scores 9,349 and the Radeon Pro W5500 reaches 8,913 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is built on Xe LPG while the Radeon Pro W5500 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 7 (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 1400 MHz.

Feature	Arc 7-Core iGPU	Radeon Pro W5500
G3D Mark Score	9,349+5%	8,913
Architecture	Xe LPG	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	7	1408+20014%
Boost Clock	2200 MHz+57%	1400 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc 7-Core iGPU	Radeon Pro W5500
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc 7-Core iGPU comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W5500 has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro W5500 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Arc 7-Core iGPU	Radeon Pro W5500
VRAM Capacity	Shared	8 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR6
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro W5500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc 7-Core iGPU	Radeon Pro W5500
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500). Decoder: QuickSync vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2 (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500).

Feature	Arc 7-Core iGPU	Radeon Pro W5500
Encoder	QuickSync	VCN 2.0
Decoder	QuickSync	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2	HEVC,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc 7-Core iGPU draws 15W versus the Radeon Pro W5500's 125W — a 157.1% difference. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 500W (Radeon Pro W5500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 95 vs 75°C.

Feature	Arc 7-Core iGPU	Radeon Pro W5500
TDP	15W-88%	125W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	241mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	95	75°C-21%
Perf/Watt	623.3+774%	71.3

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Value Analysis

The Arc 7-Core iGPU launched at $199 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W5500 launched at $399. The Arc 7-Core iGPU costs 50.1% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.0 (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 22.3 (Radeon Pro W5500) — the Arc 7-Core iGPU offers 110.8% better value. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).