Arc A550M vs Radeon RX 590

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.

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

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

218%

#82

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 590 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.5% 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 590
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.5%)
Longevity	Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 590 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A550M and Radeon RX 590

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)

Feature	Arc A550M	Radeon RX 590
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 590 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 590 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Arc A550M) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 590) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 590. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. 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