Arc A350M vs GeForce MX550
Arc A350M
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Arc A350M is positioned at rank 86 and the GeForce MX550 is on rank 187, so the Arc A350M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Arc A350M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX550
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A350M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX550.
| Insight | Arc A350M | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A350M 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 A350M and GeForce MX550
Arc A350M
The Arc A350M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,500 points.
GeForce MX550
The GeForce MX550 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1320 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,480 points.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A350M scores 4,500 and the GeForce MX550 reaches 4,480 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A350M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce MX550 uses Turing, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 768 (Arc A350M) vs 1,024 (GeForce MX550). Raw compute: 1.766 TFLOPS (Arc A350M) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (GeForce MX550). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1320 MHz.
| Feature | Arc A350M | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,500 | 4,480 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Turing |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1024+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.766 TFLOPS | 2.703 TFLOPS+53% |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz | 1320 MHz+15% |
| ROPs | 24+50% | 16 |
| TMUs | 48+50% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 1.1 MB | 2 MB+82% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A350M | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc A350M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX550 has 2 GB. The Arc A350M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (Arc A350M) vs 80 GB/s (GeForce MX550) — a 40% advantage for the Arc A350M. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Arc A350M) vs 2 MB (GeForce MX550) — the Arc A350M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A350M | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s+40% | 80 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A350M draws 25W versus the GeForce MX550's 25W — a 0% difference. The GeForce MX550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc A350M) vs 350W (GeForce MX550). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.
| Feature | Arc A350M | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W | 25W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 180.0 | 179.2 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A350M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | Arc A350M | GeForce MX550 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $150 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | DG2-128 | TU117S |
| Release | March 30 2022 | December 17 2021 |
| Ranking | #418 | #468 |
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