GeForce MX550 vs Arc A350M
GeForce MX550
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Arc A350M
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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 GeForce MX550 is positioned at rank 187 and the Arc A350M is on rank 86, so the Arc A350M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce MX550
Performance Per Dollar Arc A350M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A350M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce MX550.
| Insight | GeForce MX550 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A350M 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 GeForce MX550 and Arc A350M
GeForce MX550
The GeForce MX550 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1065 MHz to 1320 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,480 points.
Arc A350M
The Arc A350M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,500 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce MX550 scores 4,480 and the Arc A350M reaches 4,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce MX550 is built on Turing while the Arc A350M uses Generation 12.7, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (GeForce MX550) vs 768 (Arc A350M). Raw compute: 2.703 TFLOPS (GeForce MX550) vs 1.766 TFLOPS (Arc A350M). Boost clocks: 1320 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce MX550 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,480 | 4,500 |
| Architecture | Turing | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+33% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.703 TFLOPS+53% | 1.766 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1320 MHz+15% | 1150 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 24+50% |
| TMUs | 32 | 48+50% |
| L1 Cache | 2 MB+82% | 1.1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce MX550 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce MX550 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A350M has 4 GB. The Arc A350M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 80 GB/s (GeForce MX550) vs 112 GB/s (Arc A350M) — a 40% advantage for the Arc A350M. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce MX550) vs 4 MB (Arc A350M) — the Arc A350M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce MX550 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 80 GB/s | 112 GB/s+40% |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce MX550 draws 25W versus the Arc A350M's 25W — a 0% difference. The Arc A350M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce MX550) vs 350W (Arc A350M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce MX550 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W | 25W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 179.2 | 180.0 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A350M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce MX550 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $150 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150 | — |
| Codename | TU117S | DG2-128 |
| Release | December 17 2021 | March 30 2022 |
| Ranking | #468 | #418 |
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