Arc A550M vs Radeon R9 295X2

CPU

GPU

Arc A550M

2022Core: 900 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz

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Radeon R9 295X2

2014Boost: 1018 MHz

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Arc A550M vs Radeon R9 295X2 Performance Spectrum

Arc A550M

4 GB 60

9,000

+3.0%

Arc 8-Core iGPU

Arc Graphics 130V

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

8,734

0.0%

Radeon R9 270X

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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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.

Arc A550M vs Radeon R9 295X2 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 Radeon R9 295X2: 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

✅Better long-term bet: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 60W instead of 500W, a 440W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon R9 295X2 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).

Radeon R9 295X2

2014

Why buy it

✅2.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($1,499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2014 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌733.3% higher power demand at 500W vs 60W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon R9 295X2 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 2.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Arc A550M instead at 9,000 vs 8,734, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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?

Radeon R9 295X2 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, Radeon R9 295X2 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 Radeon R9 295X2 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.

Radeon R9 295X2

The Radeon R9 295X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 29 2014. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1018 MHz. It has 2816 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 500W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,734 points. Launch price was $1,499.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A550M scores 9,000 and the Radeon R9 295X2 reaches 8,734 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A550M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon R9 295X2 uses GCN 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Arc A550M) vs 2,816 (Radeon R9 295X2). Raw compute: 8.397 TFLOPS (Arc A550M) vs 5.733 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon R9 295X2). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1018 MHz.

Feature	Arc A550M	Radeon R9 295X2
G3D Mark Score	9,000+3%	8,734
Architecture	Generation 12.7	GCN 2.0
Process Node	6 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2816 ×2+38%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.397 TFLOPS+46%	5.733 TFLOPS ×2
Boost Clock	2050 MHz+101%	1018 MHz
ROPs	64	64 ×2
TMUs	128	176 ×2+38%
L1 Cache	3 MB+335%	0.69 MB
L2 Cache	8 MB+700%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc A550M	Radeon R9 295X2
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A550M has 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 295X2 carries 8 GB. Radeon R9 295X2 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Arc A550M) vs 320 GB/s x2 (Radeon R9 295X2) — a 1329.5% advantage for the Radeon R9 295X2. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the Arc A550M and 512-bit x2 on the Radeon R9 295X2. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A550M) vs 1 MB (Radeon R9 295X2) — the Arc A550M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A550M	Radeon R9 295X2
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	320 GB/s x2+43%
Bus Width	128-bit	512-bit x2+300%
L2 Cache	8 MB+700%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A550M) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 295X2). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Arc A550M	Radeon R9 295X2
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+7%	4.3
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Xe) (Arc A550M) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 295X2). Decoder: QuickSync (Xe) vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Arc A550M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Radeon R9 295X2).

Feature	Arc A550M	Radeon R9 295X2
Encoder	QuickSync (Xe)	VCE 2.0
Decoder	QuickSync (Xe)	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A550M draws 60W versus the Radeon R9 295X2's 500W — a 157.1% difference. The Arc A550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A550M) vs 1000W (Radeon R9 295X2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 307mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 65°C.

Feature	Arc A550M	Radeon R9 295X2
TDP	60W-88%	500W
Recommended PSU	500W-50%	1000W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Length	0mm	307mm
Height	0mm	114mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85	65°C-24%
Perf/Watt	150.0+757%	17.5

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Value Analysis

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

Feature	Arc A550M	Radeon R9 295X2
MSRP	—	$1499
Codename	DG2-512	Vesuvius
Release	2022	April 29 2014
Ranking	#279	#303

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