Arc A530M vs Radeon Pro 5500 XT

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 A530M is positioned at rank 243 and the Radeon Pro 5500 XT is on rank 29, so the Radeon Pro 5500 XT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Arc A530M

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

99%

#233

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

542%

#235

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

491%

#236

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

490%

#240

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

446%

#241

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

443%

#243

Arc A530M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#252

GeForce 720A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

96%

#253

GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

95%

#254

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $60

94%

#257

GeForce GTX 770M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 5500 XT

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

88%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

84%

#14

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

372%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

78%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

77%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

77%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

76%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

75%

#29

Radeon Pro 5500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $100

100%

#33

Radeon PRO W6400

MSRP: $229|Avg: $200

93%

#36

T600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $180

81%

#43

P106-100

MSRP: $224|Avg: $30

74%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Arc A530M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 5500 XT.

Insight	Arc A530M	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)
Longevity	Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A530M 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 A530M Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro 5500 XT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A530M and Radeon Pro 5500 XT

Arc A530M

The Arc A530M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 1 2023. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1300 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,013 points.

Radeon Pro 5500 XT

The Radeon Pro 5500 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1757 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,910 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A530M scores 8,013 and the Radeon Pro 5500 XT reaches 7,910 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A530M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon Pro 5500 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 6 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Arc A530M) vs 1,536 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Raw compute: 3.994 TFLOPS (Arc A530M) vs 5.398 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Boost clocks: 1300 MHz vs 1757 MHz.

Feature	Arc A530M	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
G3D Mark Score	8,013+1%	7,910
Architecture	Generation 12.7	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	6 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1536	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.994 TFLOPS	5.398 TFLOPS+35%
Boost Clock	1300 MHz	1757 MHz+35%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	96	96
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc A530M	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
Upscaling Tech	XeSS	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A530M) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro 5500 XT) — the Arc A530M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A530M	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A530M) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Arc A530M	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A530M) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A530M) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon Pro 5500 XT).

Feature	Arc A530M	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	VCN 2.0
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A530M draws 65W versus the Radeon Pro 5500 XT's 125W — a 63.2% difference. The Arc A530M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A530M) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 5500 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	Arc A530M	Radeon Pro 5500 XT
TDP	65W-48%	125W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	123.3+95%	63.3