
Arc 7-Core iGPU vs Radeon RX 590

Arc 7-Core iGPU
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is positioned at rank #82 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Arc 7-Core iGPU
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc 7-Core iGPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 590 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Arc 7-Core iGPU | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | Xe LPG (2023) (5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | Standard Buffer (0 MB) | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc 7-Core iGPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Arc 7-Core iGPU and Radeon RX 590

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 590
The Radeon RX 590 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,315 points. Launch price was $279.
Graphics Performance
The Arc 7-Core iGPU scores 9,349 and the Radeon RX 590 reaches 9,315 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is built on Xe LPG while the Radeon RX 590 uses GCN 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 7 (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 590). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 1545 MHz.
| Feature | Arc 7-Core iGPU | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,349 | 9,315 |
| Architecture | Xe LPG | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 7 | 2304+32814% |
| Boost Clock | 2200 MHz+42% | 1545 MHz |
| L1 Cache | 1.3 MB+132% | 0.56 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc 7-Core iGPU | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc 7-Core iGPU comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 590 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 590 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Arc 7-Core iGPU | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 256 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 256-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 590). 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 590 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 590). Decoder: QuickSync vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2 (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 590).
| Feature | Arc 7-Core iGPU | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | QuickSync | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc 7-Core iGPU draws 15W versus the Radeon RX 590's 175W — a 168.4% difference. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 500W (Radeon RX 590). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 95 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Arc 7-Core iGPU | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-91% | 175W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 241mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 95 | 80°C-16% |
| Perf/Watt | 623.3+1072% | 53.2 |
Value Analysis
The Arc 7-Core iGPU launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon RX 590 launched at $279 and now averages $65. The Arc 7-Core iGPU costs 100+% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 143.3 (Radeon RX 590) — the Arc 7-Core iGPU offers Infinity% better value. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | Arc 7-Core iGPU | Radeon RX 590 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-29% | $279 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $65 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 143.3 |
| Codename | Meteor Lake iGPU | Polaris 30 |
| Release | December 14 2023 | November 15 2018 |
| Ranking | #375 | #285 |
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