Arc A550M vs Radeon R9 390

Arc A550M

2022Core: 900 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz

Radeon R9 390

2015Boost: 1000 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc A550M

9,000

+1.6%

Iris Pro Graphics P580

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

Arc 8-Core iGPU

Arc Graphics 130V

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

8,855

0.0%

Radeon R9 M395

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

Radeon RX 7800 XT

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.

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 A550M

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

99%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

94%

#79

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

240%

#81

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

218%

#82

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

217%

#86

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

197%

#87

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

196%

#89

Arc A550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

98%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

96%

#97

GeForce GTX 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

95%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

93%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Arc A550M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The Arc A550M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 390 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 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 390 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Arc A550M	Radeon R9 390
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
Longevity	Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (275mm)

💎 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.

Arc A550M Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 390 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A550M and Radeon R9 390

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 390

The Radeon R9 390 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,855 points. Launch price was $329.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A550M scores 9,000 and the Radeon R9 390 reaches 8,855 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A550M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon R9 390 uses GCN 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Arc A550M) vs 2,560 (Radeon R9 390). Raw compute: 8.397 TFLOPS (Arc A550M) vs 5.12 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 390). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Arc A550M	Radeon R9 390
G3D Mark Score	9,000+2%	8,855
Architecture	Generation 12.7	GCN 2.0
Process Node	6 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	2560+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.397 TFLOPS+64%	5.12 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2050 MHz+105%	1000 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	128	160+25%
L1 Cache	3 MB+376%	0.63 MB
L2 Cache	8 MB+700%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc A550M	Radeon R9 390
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)

The Arc A550M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 390 has 8 GB. The Radeon R9 390 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Arc A550M) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon R9 390) — a 42.9% advantage for the Radeon R9 390. Bus width: 128-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A550M) vs 1 MB (Radeon R9 390) — the Arc A550M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A550M	Radeon R9 390
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	320 GB/s+43%
Bus Width	128-bit	512-bit+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 390). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Arc A550M	Radeon R9 390
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Xe) (Arc A550M) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 390). 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 390).

Feature	Arc A550M	Radeon R9 390
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 390's 300W — a 133.3% difference. The Arc A550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A550M) vs 750W (Radeon R9 390). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 275mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 95°C.

Feature	Arc A550M	Radeon R9 390
TDP	60W-80%	300W
Recommended PSU	500W-33%	750W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	0mm	275mm
Height	0mm	109mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85-11%	95°C
Perf/Watt	150.0+408%	29.5