Arc A550M vs GeForce GTX TITAN Z

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GPU

Arc A550M

2022Core: 900 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz

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GeForce GTX TITAN Z

2014Core: 705 MHzBoost: 876 MHz

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Arc A550M vs GeForce GTX TITAN Z Performance Spectrum

Arc A550M

4 GB 60

9,000

+2.1%

Arc 8-Core iGPU

Arc Graphics 130V

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

8,811

0.0%

GeForce GTX 760

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN X

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

TITAN V

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

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.

Arc A550M vs GeForce GTX TITAN Z FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Arc A550M vs GeForce GTX TITAN Z: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Arc A550M

2022

Why buy it

✅0.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Better long-term bet: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 60W instead of 375W, a 315W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $2,999 MSRP).

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

2014

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($2,999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Arc A550M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2014 hardware with 12 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌525% higher power demand at 375W vs 60W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Arc A550M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 0.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 2.1% in PassMark G3D (9,000 vs 8,811), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Arc A550M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 6nm process instead of 28nm, 16 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2014. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX TITAN Z makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX TITAN Z is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Arc A550M has the stronger long-term case.

Arc A550M vs GeForce GTX TITAN Z Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX TITAN Z gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Arc A550M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	Arc A550M	GeForce GTX TITAN Z
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A550M has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX TITAN Z carries 12 GB. GeForce GTX TITAN Z gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. 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. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the Arc A550M and 384-bit x2 on the GeForce GTX TITAN Z. 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

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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

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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

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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

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Arc A550M (2022 vs 2014).

Feature	Arc A550M	GeForce GTX TITAN Z
MSRP	—	$2999
Codename	DG2-512	GK110B
Release	2022	May 28 2014
Ranking	#279	#300

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