Arc A550M vs Radeon RX 590

CPU

GPU

Arc A550M

2022Core: 900 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz

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Radeon RX 590

2018Core: 1469 MHzBoost: 1545 MHz

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Arc A550M vs Radeon RX 590 Performance Spectrum

Arc A550M

4 GB 60

9,000

0.0%

Arc 8-Core iGPU

Arc Graphics 130V

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

9,315

+3.5%

Radeon HD 8990

Radeon R9 380X

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

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 590 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 590: 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

✅Better long-term bet: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 60W instead of 175W, a 115W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 590 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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 33.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $279 MSRP).

Radeon RX 590

2018

Why buy it

✅8.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($279 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

❌Older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
❌191.7% higher power demand at 175W vs 60W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon RX 590 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 8.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 3.5% in PassMark G3D (9,315 vs 9,000), 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 12nm, 16 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2018. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Radeon RX 590 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 590 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 590 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 590

The Radeon RX 590 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,315 points. Launch price was $279.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A550M scores 9,000 and the Radeon RX 590 reaches 9,315 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A550M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon RX 590 uses GCN 4.0, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Arc A550M) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 590). Raw compute: 8.397 TFLOPS (Arc A550M) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 590). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1545 MHz.

Feature	Arc A550M	Radeon RX 590
G3D Mark Score	9,000	9,315+4%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	GCN 4.0
Process Node	6 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2048	2304+13%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.397 TFLOPS+18%	7.119 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2050 MHz+33%	1545 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128	144+13%
L1 Cache	3 MB+436%	0.56 MB
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 590 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 590
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 590 carries 8 GB. Radeon RX 590 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Arc A550M) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 590) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 590. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the Arc A550M and 256-bit on the Radeon RX 590. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A550M) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 590) — the Arc A550M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A550M	Radeon RX 590
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	256 GB/s+14%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A550M) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 590). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A550M	Radeon RX 590
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.0
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 VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 590). Decoder: QuickSync (Xe) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Arc A550M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 590).

Feature	Arc A550M	Radeon RX 590
Encoder	QuickSync (Xe)	VCE 3.4
Decoder	QuickSync (Xe)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A550M draws 60W versus the Radeon RX 590's 175W — a 97.9% difference. The Arc A550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A550M) vs 500W (Radeon RX 590). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.

Feature	Arc A550M	Radeon RX 590
TDP	60W-66%	175W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	241mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	150.0+182%	53.2

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Arc A550M (2022 vs 2018).

Feature	Arc A550M	Radeon RX 590
MSRP	—	$279
Codename	DG2-512	Polaris 30
Release	2022	November 15 2018
Ranking	#279	#285

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