Radeon RX 5500 XT vs Arc 7-Core iGPU
Radeon RX 5500 XT
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Performance Per Dollar
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc 7-Core iGPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 5500 XT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5500 XT | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) |
| 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-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 RX 5500 XT and Arc 7-Core iGPU
Radeon RX 5500 XT
The Radeon RX 5500 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 12 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,080 points. Launch price was $169.
Arc 7-Core iGPU
The Arc 7-Core 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 RX 5500 XT scores 9,080 and the Arc 7-Core iGPU reaches 9,349 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5500 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Arc 7-Core iGPU uses Xe LPG, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 7 (Arc 7-Core iGPU). Boost clocks: 1845 MHz vs 2200 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,080 | 9,349+3% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Xe LPG |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+20014% | 7 |
| Boost Clock | 1845 MHz | 2200 MHz+19% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 5500 XT comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Arc 7-Core iGPU has 0 MB. The Radeon RX 5500 XT offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | Shared |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc 7-Core iGPU). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs QuickSync (Arc 7-Core iGPU). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs QuickSync. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2 (Arc 7-Core iGPU).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | QuickSync |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | QuickSync |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5500 XT draws 130W versus the Arc 7-Core iGPU's 15W — a 158.6% difference. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 500W (Arc 7-Core iGPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 180mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 95.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 15W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-10% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 180mm | 0mm |
| Height | 110mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-21% | 95 |
| Perf/Watt | 69.8 | 623.3+793% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5500 XT launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $130, while the Arc 7-Core iGPU launched at $199 and now averages $0. The Arc 7-Core iGPU costs 100+% less ($130 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.8 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs Infinity (Arc 7-Core iGPU) — the Arc 7-Core iGPU offers Infinity% better value. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5500 XT | Arc 7-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $130 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 69.8 | Infinity |
| Codename | Navi 14 | Meteor Lake iGPU |
| Release | December 12 2019 | December 14 2023 |
| Ranking | #291 | #375 |
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