Arc A550M vs Radeon R9 390X
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 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 390X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 390X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A550M.
| Insight | Arc A550M | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| 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 (277mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 390X 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 Radeon R9 390X
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 390X
The Radeon R9 390X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,278 points. Launch price was $429.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A550M scores 9,000 and the Radeon R9 390X reaches 9,278 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A550M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon R9 390X uses GCN 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Arc A550M) vs 2,816 (Radeon R9 390X). Raw compute: 8.397 TFLOPS (Arc A550M) vs 5.914 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 390X). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1050 MHz.
| Feature | Arc A550M | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,000 | 9,278+3% |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2816+38% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.397 TFLOPS+42% | 5.914 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2050 MHz+95% | 1050 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 128 | 176+38% |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+335% | 0.69 MB |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+700% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A550M | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc A550M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 390X has 8 GB. The Radeon R9 390X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Arc A550M) vs 384 GB/s (Radeon R9 390X) — a 71.4% advantage for the Radeon R9 390X. Bus width: 128-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A550M) vs 1 MB (Radeon R9 390X) — the Arc A550M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A550M | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 384 GB/s+71% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 512-bit+300% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+700% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A550M) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 390X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A550M | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (12_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Xe) (Arc A550M) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 390X). Decoder: QuickSync (Xe) vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Arc A550M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R9 390X).
| Feature | Arc A550M | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync (Xe) | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | QuickSync (Xe) | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A550M draws 60W versus the Radeon R9 390X's 275W — a 128.4% difference. The Arc A550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A550M) vs 750W (Radeon R9 390X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 277mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80.
| Feature | Arc A550M | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 60W-78% | 275W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-33% | 750W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 277mm |
| Height | 0mm | 129mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 80-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 150.0+345% | 33.7 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A550M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).
| Feature | Arc A550M | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $429 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $70 |
| Codename | DG2-512 | Grenada |
| Release | 2022 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #279 | #287 |
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