Arc A550M vs Radeon RX 5600M

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 5600M 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 5600M: 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

✅13.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 60W instead of 150W, a 90W 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 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Radeon RX 5600M

2020

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Arc A550M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌150% higher power demand at 150W 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 13.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 1.6% in PassMark G3D (9,000 vs 8,857), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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 2020. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Arc A550M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

Arc A550M vs Radeon RX 5600M 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 5600M

The Radeon RX 5600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,857 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A550M scores 9,000 and the Radeon RX 5600M reaches 8,857 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 RX 5600M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 6 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Arc A550M) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600M). Raw compute: 8.397 TFLOPS (Arc A550M) vs 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600M). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1265 MHz.

Feature	Arc A550M	Radeon RX 5600M
G3D Mark Score	9,000+2%	8,857
Architecture	Generation 12.7	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	6 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2048	2304+13%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.397 TFLOPS+44%	5.829 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2050 MHz+62%	1265 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	128	144+13%
L2 Cache	8 MB+167%	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 5600M 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 5600M
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 5600M carries 6 GB. Radeon RX 5600M gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Arc A550M) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600M) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 5600M. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the Arc A550M and 192-bit on the Radeon RX 5600M. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A550M) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600M) — the Arc A550M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A550M	Radeon RX 5600M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	288 GB/s+29%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	8 MB+167%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A550M) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A550M	Radeon RX 5600M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
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 5600M). 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 5600M).

Feature	Arc A550M	Radeon RX 5600M
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 5600M's 150W — a 85.7% difference. The Arc A550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A550M) vs 500W (Radeon RX 5600M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 90°C.

Feature	Arc A550M	Radeon RX 5600M
TDP	60W-60%	150W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85-6%	90°C
Perf/Watt	150.0+154%	59.0