Arc A550M vs Radeon RX 5500 XT

CPU

GPU

Arc A550M

2022Core: 900 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz

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Radeon RX 5500 XT

2019Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1845 MHz

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Arc A550M vs Radeon RX 5500 XT Performance Spectrum

Arc A550M

4 GB 60

9,000

0.0%

Arc 8-Core iGPU

Arc Graphics 130V

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

9,080

+0.9%

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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 RX 5500 XT 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 RX 5500 XT: 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

✅15.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 60W instead of 130W, a 70W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 45.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Radeon RX 5500 XT

2019

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 45.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Arc A550M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌116.7% higher power demand at 130W 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 15.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Radeon RX 5500 XT instead at 9,080 vs 9,000, 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 7nm, 16 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2019. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon RX 5500 XT 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 RX 5500 XT 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 RX 5500 XT 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 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.

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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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 5500 XT is support for FSR Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Arc A550M does not have comparable native support in the same tier.

Feature	Arc A550M	Radeon RX 5500 XT
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
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 RX 5500 XT carries 8 GB. Radeon RX 5500 XT gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the Arc A550M and 128-bit on the Radeon RX 5500 XT. 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

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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

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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

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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

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Arc A550M (2022 vs 2019).

Feature	Arc A550M	Radeon RX 5500 XT
MSRP	—	$199
Codename	DG2-512	Navi 14
Release	2022	December 12 2019
Ranking	#279	#291

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