Radeon RX 5600M vs Arc A550M

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 RX 5600M is positioned at rank 32 and the Arc A550M is on rank 89, so the Radeon RX 5600M 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 Radeon RX 5600M

#22

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

159%

#24

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

144%

#25

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

144%

#29

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

131%

#30

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

130%

#32

Radeon RX 5600M

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100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

99%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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)

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197%

#87

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

196%

#89

Arc A550M

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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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Arc A550M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 5600M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 5600M	Arc A550M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A550M 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.

Radeon RX 5600M Benchmark Check

Arc A550M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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League of Legends

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5600M and Arc A550M

Radeon RX 5600M

The Radeon RX 5600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,857 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5600M scores 8,857 and the Arc A550M reaches 9,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5600M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Arc A550M uses Generation 12.7, both on 7 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 2,048 (Arc A550M). Raw compute: 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 8.397 TFLOPS (Arc A550M). Boost clocks: 1265 MHz vs 2050 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	Arc A550M
G3D Mark Score	8,857	9,000+2%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Generation 12.7
Process Node	7 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2304+13%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.829 TFLOPS	8.397 TFLOPS+44%
Boost Clock	1265 MHz	2050 MHz+62%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144+13%	128
L2 Cache	3 MB	8 MB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	Arc A550M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	XeSS
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5600M comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A550M has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 5600M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 224 GB/s (Arc A550M) — a 28.6% advantage for the Radeon RX 5600M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 8 MB (Arc A550M) — the Arc A550M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	Arc A550M
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s+29%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	8 MB+167%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A550M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	Arc A550M
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600M) vs QuickSync (Xe) (Arc A550M). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs QuickSync (Xe). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600M) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Arc A550M).

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	Arc A550M
Encoder	VCN 2.0	QuickSync (Xe)
Decoder	VCN 2.0	QuickSync (Xe)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5600M draws 150W versus the Arc A550M's 60W — a 85.7% difference. The Arc A550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 500W (Arc A550M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 85.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	Arc A550M
TDP	150W	60W-60%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	90°C	85-6%
Perf/Watt	59.0	150.0+154%