Arc A550M vs GeForce GTX TITAN Z
Arc A550M
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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 A550M is positioned at rank #89 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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A550M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The Arc A550M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A550M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX TITAN Z offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Arc A550M | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 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 GeForce GTX TITAN Z
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.
GeForce GTX TITAN Z
The GeForce GTX TITAN Z is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 28 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 705 MHz to 876 MHz. It has 5760 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,811 points. Launch price was $2,999.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A550M scores 9,000 and the GeForce GTX TITAN Z reaches 8,811 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A550M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce GTX TITAN Z uses Kepler, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Arc A550M) vs 5,760 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z). Raw compute: 8.397 TFLOPS (Arc A550M) vs 5.046 TFLOPS ×2 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 876 MHz.
| Feature | Arc A550M | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,000+2% | 8,811 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 5760 ×2+181% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.397 TFLOPS+66% | 5.046 TFLOPS ×2 |
| Boost Clock | 2050 MHz+134% | 876 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 ×2 |
| TMUs | 128 | 240 ×2+88% |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+1204% | 0.23 MB |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+433% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A550M | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc A550M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX TITAN Z has 12 GB. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Arc A550M) vs 336 GB/s x2 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) — a 1400.9% advantage for the GeForce GTX TITAN Z. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit x2. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A550M) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX TITAN Z) — the Arc A550M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A550M | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 336 GB/s x2+50% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 384-bit x2+200% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+433% | 1.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A550M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A550M | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+30% | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Xe) (Arc A550M) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX TITAN Z). Decoder: QuickSync (Xe) vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Arc A550M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX TITAN Z).
| Feature | Arc A550M | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync (Xe) | NVENC 1st gen |
| Decoder | QuickSync (Xe) | NVDEC 1st gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A550M draws 60W versus the GeForce GTX TITAN Z's 375W — a 144.8% difference. The Arc A550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A550M) vs 700W (GeForce GTX TITAN Z). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Arc A550M | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 60W-84% | 375W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-29% | 700W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 80°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 150.0+538% | 23.5 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A550M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).
| Feature | Arc A550M | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $2999 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $400 |
| Codename | DG2-512 | GK110B |
| Release | 2022 | May 28 2014 |
| Ranking | #279 | #300 |
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