Radeon Pro W5500 vs Arc 7-Cores iGPU
Radeon Pro W5500
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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. The Radeon Pro W5500 is positioned at rank #69 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W5500
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc 7-Cores iGPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro W5500 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5500 | Arc 7-Cores iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.9%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | Xe LPG (2023) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | Standard Buffer (0 MB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc 7-Cores iGPU 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 Radeon Pro W5500 and Arc 7-Cores iGPU
Radeon Pro W5500
The Radeon Pro W5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1400 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,913 points. Launch price was $399.
Arc 7-Cores iGPU
The Arc 7-Cores iGPU is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The boost clock speed is 2200 MHz. It has 7 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,349 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro W5500 scores 8,913 and the Arc 7-Cores iGPU reaches 9,349 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W5500 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Arc 7-Cores iGPU uses Xe LPG, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 7 (Arc 7-Cores iGPU). Boost clocks: 1400 MHz vs 2200 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | Arc 7-Cores iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,913 | 9,349+5% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Xe LPG |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+20014% | 7 |
| Boost Clock | 1400 MHz | 2200 MHz+57% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | Arc 7-Cores iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro W5500 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Arc 7-Cores iGPU has 0 MB. The Radeon Pro W5500 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | Arc 7-Cores iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | Shared |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 12.2 (Arc 7-Cores iGPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | Arc 7-Cores iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+33% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc 7-Cores iGPU). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 (Arc 7-Cores iGPU).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | Arc 7-Cores iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | HEVC,H.264,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W5500 draws 125W versus the Arc 7-Cores iGPU's 15W — a 157.1% difference. The Arc 7-Cores iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro W5500) vs 500W (Arc 7-Cores iGPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | Arc 7-Cores iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 125W | 15W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 241mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 71.3 | 623.3+774% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W5500 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Arc 7-Cores iGPU launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Arc 7-Cores iGPU costs 100+% less ($300 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 29.7 (Radeon Pro W5500) vs Infinity (Arc 7-Cores iGPU) — the Arc 7-Cores iGPU offers Infinity% better value. The Arc 7-Cores iGPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500 | Arc 7-Cores iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $300 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 29.7 | Infinity |
| Codename | Navi 14 | Meteor Lake iGPU |
| Release | February 10 2020 | December 14 2023 |
| Ranking | #294 | #377 |
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