Arc A550M vs Radeon RX 5500 XT
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
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 5500 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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 RX 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 5500 XT 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 RX 5500 XT
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 RX 5500 XT
The Radeon RX 5500 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 12 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,080 points. Launch price was $169.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A550M scores 9,000 and the Radeon RX 5500 XT reaches 9,080 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A550M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon RX 5500 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 6 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Arc A550M) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500 XT). Raw compute: 8.397 TFLOPS (Arc A550M) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500 XT). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1845 MHz.
| Feature | Arc A550M | Radeon RX 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,000 | 9,080 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+45% | 1408 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.397 TFLOPS+62% | 5.196 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2050 MHz+11% | 1845 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+45% | 88 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A550M | Radeon RX 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| 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 RX 5500 XT has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 5500 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A550M) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 5500 XT) — the Arc A550M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A550M | Radeon RX 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A550M) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A550M | Radeon RX 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Xe) (Arc A550M) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500 XT). Decoder: QuickSync (Xe) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Arc A550M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500 XT).
| Feature | Arc A550M | Radeon RX 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync (Xe) | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | QuickSync (Xe) | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A550M draws 60W versus the Radeon RX 5500 XT's 130W — a 73.7% difference. The Arc A550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A550M) vs 450W (Radeon RX 5500 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 180mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Arc A550M | Radeon RX 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 60W-54% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 180mm |
| Height | 0mm | 110mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 150.0+115% | 69.8 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A550M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2019).
| Feature | Arc A550M | Radeon RX 5500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $130 |
| Codename | DG2-512 | Navi 14 |
| Release | 2022 | December 12 2019 |
| Ranking | #279 | #291 |
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