Arc 7-Cores iGPU vs Radeon RX 590

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Arc 7-Cores 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-Cores 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-Cores 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.

Arc 7-Cores iGPU Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 590 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc 7-Cores iGPU and Radeon RX 590

Arc 7-Cores iGPU

The Arc 7-Cores 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.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc 7-Cores 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-Cores 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-Cores iGPU) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 590). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 1545 MHz.

Feature	Arc 7-Cores 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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc 7-Cores 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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc 7-Cores 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-Cores iGPU	Radeon RX 590
VRAM Capacity	Shared	8 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	256 GB/s
Bus Width	System	256-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc 7-Cores iGPU) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 590). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Arc 7-Cores iGPU	Radeon RX 590
DirectX	12.2+2%	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc 7-Cores iGPU) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 590). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 (Arc 7-Cores iGPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 590).

Feature	Arc 7-Cores iGPU	Radeon RX 590
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	VCE 3.4
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc 7-Cores iGPU draws 15W versus the Radeon RX 590's 175W — a 168.4% difference. The Arc 7-Cores iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc 7-Cores 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: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Arc 7-Cores 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)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	623.3+1072%	53.2

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Value Analysis

The Arc 7-Cores iGPU launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon RX 590 launched at $279 and now averages $65. The Arc 7-Cores iGPU costs 100+% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Arc 7-Cores iGPU) vs 143.3 (Radeon RX 590) — the Arc 7-Cores iGPU offers Infinity% better value. The Arc 7-Cores iGPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).

Feature	Arc 7-Cores iGPU	Radeon RX 590
MSRP	$0-100%	$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	#377	#285