Arc Pro A30M vs Radeon RX 5500M

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 85W, a 35W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Radeon RX 5500M

2019

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌70% higher power demand at 85W vs 50W.

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022

Radeon RX 5500M

2019

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 85W, a 35W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

❌70% higher power demand at 85W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 5500M better than Intel Arc Pro A30M?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 5,862 vs 5,954 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 5500M is the overall package: you are getting FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Intel Arc Pro A30M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2019, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation, and a 6nm process instead of 7nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 5500M can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. Radeon RX 5500M is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 5500M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1.6% higher G3D Mark. Intel Arc Pro A30M is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 85W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Intel Arc Pro A30M make more sense than Radeon RX 5500M?

Yes. Intel Arc Pro A30M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 85W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 5500M. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 5500M currently gives you 1.6% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Intel Arc Pro A30M Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 5500M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon RX 5500M
1080p
low	101 FPS	117 FPS
medium	90 FPS	105 FPS
high	76 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	109 FPS
medium	78 FPS	94 FPS
high	65 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	55 FPS
4K
low	46 FPS	46 FPS
medium	43 FPS	43 FPS
high	31 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	26 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon RX 5500M
1080p
low	143 FPS	132 FPS
medium	105 FPS	98 FPS
high	74 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	46 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	86 FPS
medium	61 FPS	58 FPS
high	46 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	42 FPS	39 FPS
medium	31 FPS	28 FPS
high	25 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	17 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon RX 5500M
1080p
low	264 FPS	268 FPS
medium	211 FPS	214 FPS
high	176 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	134 FPS
1440p
low	198 FPS	201 FPS
medium	158 FPS	161 FPS
high	132 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	100 FPS
4K
low	132 FPS	134 FPS
medium	106 FPS	107 FPS
high	86 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	67 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon RX 5500M
1080p
low	264 FPS	268 FPS
medium	211 FPS	214 FPS
high	176 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	134 FPS
1440p
low	198 FPS	201 FPS
medium	158 FPS	161 FPS
high	132 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	100 FPS
4K
low	100 FPS	103 FPS
medium	77 FPS	80 FPS
high	67 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	56 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Intel Arc Pro A30M and Radeon RX 5500M

Intel Arc Pro A30M

The Intel Arc Pro A30M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 8 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,862 points.

Radeon RX 5500M

The Radeon RX 5500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1375 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,954 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Intel Arc Pro A30M scores 5,862 and the Radeon RX 5500M reaches 5,954 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon RX 5500M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 6 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500M). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 4.632 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500M). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 1645 MHz.

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon RX 5500M
G3D Mark Score	5,862	5,954+2%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	6 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1024	1408+38%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.096 TFLOPS	4.632 TFLOPS+13%
Boost Clock	2000 MHz+22%	1645 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64	88+38%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5500M is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Intel Arc Pro A30M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon RX 5500M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 5500M) — the Intel Arc Pro A30M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon RX 5500M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	System	224 GB/s
Bus Width	System	128-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Intel Arc Pro A30M draws 50W versus the Radeon RX 5500M's 85W — a 51.9% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 350W (Radeon RX 5500M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.