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.

Overview

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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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Arc A550M across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Arc A550M specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A550M scores 9,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Aging generation graphics card. It is built on the Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) architecture (codename: DG2-512), manufactured on a 6 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2048 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 128 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 8.397 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2050 MHz from a base of 900 MHz.

Specification	Arc A550M
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	9,000
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Generation 12.7 (2022−2023)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	DG2-512
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	6 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	2048
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	128
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	64
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	2050 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	900 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	8.397 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	262.4 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 4.0 x16
Transistor Count	21,700 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#279

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A550M is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering 224 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 14 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	Arc A550M
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	4 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR6
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	14 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	224 GB/s
L1 Cache	3 MB
L2 Cache	8 MB

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Advanced Features & APIs

The Arc A550M supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: XeSS Frame Generation, XeSS Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	Arc A550M
XeSS Frame Generation	✅ Supported
XeSS Super Resolution	✅ Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12 Ultimate
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.3
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.6
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	OpenCL 3.0
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	Deep Link

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Display & Media

Display outputs: N/A (Mobile)x 0 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Xe), decoder: QuickSync (Xe)— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9.

Specification	Arc A550M
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors	N/A (Mobile)x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	QuickSync (Xe)
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	QuickSync (Xe)
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A550M draws 60 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots, weighing 0g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 50 at idle, 85 under load.

Specification	Arc A550M
TDPPower consumption under load	60 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	500W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	PCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	0mm
Card Height	0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	0-slot
Weight	0g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	50
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	85

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	64
TMUs	128
Vram	4 GB
L1 Cache	3 MB
L2 Cache	8 MB
Core Clock	900 MHz
Boost Clock	2050 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR6
Memory Speed	14 Gbps
Tensor Cores	256
Shading Units	2048
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Transistor Count	21,700 million
Frame Generation	XeSS Frame Generation: Yes \| XeSS Super Resolution: Yes
Ray Tracing Cores	16
Texture Fill Rate	262.4
Manufacturing Process	6 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	60 Watt
Floating Point Performance	8.397 TFLOPS