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Radeon Pro W5500M
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon Pro W5500M is positioned at rank 3 and the Arc 8-Core iGPU is on rank 417, so the Radeon Pro W5500M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W5500M
Performance Per Dollar Arc 8-Core iGPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc 8-Core iGPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro W5500M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W5500M | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | Xe LPG (2023) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc 8-Core 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 W5500M and Arc 8-Core iGPU
Radeon Pro W5500M
The Radeon Pro W5500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,470 points.
Arc 8-Core iGPU
The Arc 8-Core iGPU is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The boost clock speed is 2300 MHz. It has 8 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,500 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro W5500M scores 3,470 and the Arc 8-Core iGPU reaches 3,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W5500M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Arc 8-Core iGPU uses Xe LPG, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500M) vs 8 (Arc 8-Core iGPU). Boost clocks: 1450 MHz vs 2300 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500M | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,470 | 3,500 |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Xe LPG |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+17500% | 8 |
| Boost Clock | 1450 MHz | 2300 MHz+59% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500M | Arc 8-Core 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 W5500M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Arc 8-Core iGPU has 0 MB. The Radeon Pro W5500M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500M | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | Shared |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | System |
Display & API Support
Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 3.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500M | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Max Displays | 6+100% | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500M) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc 8-Core iGPU). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 (Arc 8-Core iGPU).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500M | Arc 8-Core 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 W5500M draws 85W versus the Arc 8-Core iGPU's 45W — a 61.5% difference. The Arc 8-Core iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro W5500M) vs 350W (Arc 8-Core iGPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500M | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 85W | 45W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 40.8 | 77.8+91% |
Value Analysis
The Arc 8-Core iGPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W5500M | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $503 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $400 |
| Codename | Navi 14 | Meteor Lake iGPU |
| Release | February 10 2020 | December 14 2023 |
| Ranking | #544 | #362 |
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