Radeon RX 590 vs Arc 7-Cores iGPU

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Arc 7-Cores iGPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 590 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 590	Arc 7-Cores iGPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	Xe LPG (2023) (5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	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.

Radeon RX 590 Benchmark Check

Arc 7-Cores iGPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 590 and Arc 7-Cores iGPU

Radeon RX 590

The Radeon RX 590 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,315 points. Launch price was $279.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 590 scores 9,315 and the Arc 7-Cores iGPU reaches 9,349 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 590 is built on GCN 4.0 while the Arc 7-Cores iGPU uses Xe LPG, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 590) vs 7 (Arc 7-Cores iGPU). Boost clocks: 1545 MHz vs 2200 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 590	Arc 7-Cores iGPU
G3D Mark Score	9,315	9,349
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Xe LPG
Process Node	12 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2304+32814%	7
Boost Clock	1545 MHz	2200 MHz+42%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 590	Arc 7-Cores 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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 590 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Arc 7-Cores iGPU has 0 MB. The Radeon RX 590 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.

Feature	Radeon RX 590	Arc 7-Cores iGPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	Shared
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	System
Bus Width	256-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon RX 590) 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 RX 590	Arc 7-Cores iGPU
DirectX	12.0	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 590) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc 7-Cores iGPU). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 590) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 (Arc 7-Cores iGPU).

Feature	Radeon RX 590	Arc 7-Cores iGPU
Encoder	VCE 3.4	Xe Media Engine
Decoder	UVD 6.3	Xe Media Engine
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 590 draws 175W versus the Arc 7-Cores iGPU's 15W — a 168.4% difference. The Arc 7-Cores iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 590) vs 500W (Arc 7-Cores iGPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 241mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 590	Arc 7-Cores iGPU
TDP	175W	15W-91%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	241mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	53.2	623.3+1072%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 590 launched at $279 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the Arc 7-Cores iGPU launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Arc 7-Cores iGPU costs 100+% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 143.3 (Radeon RX 590) 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 2018).

Feature	Radeon RX 590	Arc 7-Cores iGPU
MSRP	$279	$0-100%
Avg Price (30d)	$65	$0-100%
Performance per Dollar	143.3	Infinity
Codename	Polaris 30	Meteor Lake iGPU
Release	November 15 2018	December 14 2023
Ranking	#285	#377