Arc 7-Core iGPU vs Radeon RX 5500 XT

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Arc 7-Core iGPU

2023Boost: 2200 MHz

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Radeon RX 5500 XT

2019Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1845 MHz

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Arc 7-Core iGPU vs Radeon RX 5500 XT Performance Spectrum

Arc 7-Core iGPU

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9,349

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9,080

0.0%

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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.

Arc 7-Core iGPU vs Radeon RX 5500 XT FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Arc 7-Core iGPU vs Radeon RX 5500 XT: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Arc 7-Core iGPU

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 130W, a 115W reduction.
✅More future proof: Xe LPG (2023) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Older hardware, Unknown of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

Radeon RX 5500 XT

2019

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
✅Better long-term bet: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌766.7% higher power demand at 130W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Arc 7-Core iGPU is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 3% in PassMark G3D (9,349 vs 9,080), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 5500 XT is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs Unknown of VRAM and the newer feature stack, with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) and FSR Frame Generation (2023), while Arc 7-Core iGPU is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Arc 7-Core iGPU makes the most sense to buy today. It is priced the same on MSRP at $199 vs $199, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 3% (47.0 vs 45.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p, Arc 7-Core iGPU is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Radeon RX 5500 XT has the stronger long-term case.

Arc 7-Core iGPU vs Radeon RX 5500 XT Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 RX 5500 XT

The Radeon RX 5500 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 12 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,080 points. Launch price was $169.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc 7-Core iGPU scores 9,349 and the Radeon RX 5500 XT reaches 9,080 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is built on Xe LPG while the Radeon RX 5500 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 7 (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500 XT). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 1845 MHz.

Feature	Arc 7-Core iGPU	Radeon RX 5500 XT
G3D Mark Score	9,349+3%	9,080
Architecture	Xe LPG	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	7	1408+20014%
Boost Clock	2200 MHz+19%	1845 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 5500 XT is support for FSR Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Arc 7-Core iGPU does not have comparable native support in the same tier.

Feature	Arc 7-Core iGPU	Radeon RX 5500 XT
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc 7-Core iGPU has 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5500 XT carries 8 GB. Radeon RX 5500 XT gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is System on the Arc 7-Core iGPU and 128-bit on the Radeon RX 5500 XT.

Feature	Arc 7-Core iGPU	Radeon RX 5500 XT
VRAM Capacity	Shared	8 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	System	224 GB/s
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc 7-Core iGPU	Radeon RX 5500 XT
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 RX 5500 XT). Decoder: QuickSync vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2 (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500 XT).

Feature	Arc 7-Core iGPU	Radeon RX 5500 XT
Encoder	QuickSync	VCN 2.0
Decoder	QuickSync	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc 7-Core iGPU draws 15W versus the Radeon RX 5500 XT's 130W — a 158.6% difference. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 450W (Radeon RX 5500 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 180mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 95 vs 75°C.

Feature	Arc 7-Core iGPU	Radeon RX 5500 XT
TDP	15W-88%	130W
Recommended PSU	500W	450W-10%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	180mm
Height	0mm	110mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	95	75°C-21%
Perf/Watt	623.3+793%	69.8

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Arc 7-Core iGPU came in at $199, while the Radeon RX 5500 XT launched at $199. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 47.0 (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 45.6 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) — the Arc 7-Core iGPU offers 3.1% better value. The newer card here is Arc 7-Core iGPU (2023 vs 2019).

Feature	Arc 7-Core iGPU	Radeon RX 5500 XT
MSRP	$199	$199
Performance per Dollar	47.0+3%	45.6
Codename	Meteor Lake iGPU	Navi 14
Release	December 14 2023	December 12 2019
Ranking	#375	#291

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