Arc A550M vs CMP 40HX
Arc A550M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 A550M is positioned at rank 89 and the CMP 40HX is on rank 119, so the Arc A550M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Arc A550M
Performance Per Dollar CMP 40HX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A550M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the CMP 40HX.
| Insight | Arc A550M | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A550M 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 A550M and CMP 40HX
Arc A550M
The Arc A550M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,000 points.
CMP 40HX
The CMP 40HX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 25 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1470 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 185W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,749 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A550M scores 9,000 and the CMP 40HX reaches 8,749 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A550M is built on Generation 12.7 while the CMP 40HX uses Turing, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Arc A550M) vs 2,304 (CMP 40HX). Raw compute: 8.397 TFLOPS (Arc A550M) vs 7.603 TFLOPS (CMP 40HX). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1650 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (Arc A550M) vs 36 (CMP 40HX) with 256 Tensor cores vs 288.
| Feature | Arc A550M | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,000+3% | 8,749 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Turing |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2304+13% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.397 TFLOPS+10% | 7.603 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2050 MHz+24% | 1650 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 128 | 144+13% |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+30% | 2.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+100% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 36+125% |
| Tensor Cores | 256 | 288+13% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A550M | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A550M) vs 4 MB (CMP 40HX) — the Arc A550M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A550M | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+100% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A550M) vs 12 Ultimate (CMP 40HX). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Arc A550M | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Xe) (Arc A550M) vs No (CMP 40HX). Decoder: QuickSync (Xe) vs No.
| Feature | Arc A550M | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync (Xe) | No |
| Decoder | QuickSync (Xe) | No |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A550M draws 60W versus the CMP 40HX's 185W — a 102% difference. The Arc A550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A550M) vs 500W (CMP 40HX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Arc A550M | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 60W-68% | 185W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 150.0+217% | 47.3 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A550M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | Arc A550M | CMP 40HX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $120 |
| Codename | DG2-512 | TU106 |
| Release | 2022 | February 25 2021 |
| Ranking | #279 | #302 |
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