Arc A550M
VS
Radeon RX 5600M

Arc A550M vs Radeon RX 5600M

Intel

Arc A550M

2022Core: 900 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 5600M

2020Core: 1035 MHzBoost: 1265 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Arc A550M is positioned at rank 89 and the Radeon RX 5600M is on rank 32, so the Radeon RX 5600M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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
218%
#82
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 Radeon RX 5600M

#22
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
159%
#24
144%
#25
144%
#29
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
131%
#30
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
130%
#32
Radeon RX 5600M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#35
GeForce GTX 960M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
99%
#37
97%
#46
Radeon RX 5500M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 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 RX 5600M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightArc A550MRadeon RX 5600M
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)
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 (6 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A550M and Radeon RX 5600M

Intel

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.

AMD

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.

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.

FeatureArc A550MRadeon 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

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureArc A550MRadeon RX 5600M
Upscaling Tech
XeSS
FSR 2.1
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 RX 5600M has 6 GB. The Radeon RX 5600M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Arc A550M) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600M) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 5600M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. 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.

FeatureArc A550MRadeon 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.

FeatureArc A550MRadeon 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).

FeatureArc A550MRadeon 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.

FeatureArc A550MRadeon 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