Arc A550M vs Tesla P4

CPU

GPU

Arc A550M

2022Core: 900 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz

Tesla P4

2016Core: 886 MHzBoost: 1114 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc A550M

9,000

0.0%

Arc 8-Core iGPU

Arc Graphics 130V

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

9,004

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 770

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 780

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

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 Tesla P4 is on rank 154, so the Arc A550M 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

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 Tesla P4

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

96%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

84%

#139

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1641%

#154

Tesla P4

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $190

100%

#155

Radeon Pro WX 4150

MSRP: $300|Avg: $120

98%

#158

Quadro M2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $70

95%

#159

Quadro M4000

MSRP: $791|Avg: $350

94%

#160

FirePro W4100

MSRP: $183|Avg: $183

91%

#166

FirePro W5100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

83%

#167

Radeon Pro WX 4170

MSRP: $400|Avg: $120

80%

#168

FirePro W4300

MSRP: $379|Avg: $50

80%

#169

Quadro K2200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

80%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Arc A550M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The Arc A550M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Tesla P4 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Tesla P4 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A550M.

Insight	Arc A550M	Tesla P4
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0%)
Longevity	Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Tesla P4 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.

Arc A550M Benchmark Check

Tesla P4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A550M and Tesla P4

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.

Tesla P4

The Tesla P4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 886 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,004 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A550M scores 9,000 and the Tesla P4 reaches 9,004 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A550M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Tesla P4 uses Pascal, both on 6 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Arc A550M) vs 2,560 (Tesla P4). Raw compute: 8.397 TFLOPS (Arc A550M) vs 5.704 TFLOPS (Tesla P4). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1114 MHz.

Feature	Arc A550M	Tesla P4
G3D Mark Score	9,000	9,004
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Pascal
Process Node	6 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2048	2560+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.397 TFLOPS+47%	5.704 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2050 MHz+84%	1114 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	128	160+25%
L1 Cache	3 MB+219%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc A550M	Tesla P4
Upscaling Tech	XeSS	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A550M) vs 2 MB (Tesla P4) — the Arc A550M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A550M	Tesla P4
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
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 12.1 (Tesla P4). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Arc A550M	Tesla P4
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Xe) (Arc A550M) vs NVENC 6.0 (Tesla P4). Decoder: QuickSync (Xe) vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Arc A550M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Tesla P4).

Feature	Arc A550M	Tesla P4
Encoder	QuickSync (Xe)	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	QuickSync (Xe)	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A550M draws 60W versus the Tesla P4's 75W — a 22.2% difference. The Arc A550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A550M) vs 500W (Tesla P4). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 75°C.

Feature	Arc A550M	Tesla P4
TDP	60W-20%	75W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	168mm
Height	0mm	53mm
Slots	0-100%	1
Temp (Load)	85	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	150.0+25%	120.1