Arc 8-Core iGPU vs Radeon Pro W5500M

CPU

GPU

Arc 8-Core iGPU

2023Boost: 2300 MHz

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Radeon Pro W5500M

2020Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1450 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc 8-Core iGPU

Shared 45

3,500

+0.9%

3,470

0.0%

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Radeon RX 6800

About G3D Mark

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.

Arc 8-Core iGPU

2023

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($503 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 45W instead of 85W, a 40W reduction.
✅More future proof: Xe LPG (2023) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2023-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Radeon Pro W5500M

2020

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Arc 8-Core iGPU: it remains the more sensible modern option while Arc 8-Core iGPU is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 7.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $503 MSRP).
❌88.9% higher power demand at 85W vs 45W.

Arc 8-Core iGPU

2023

Radeon Pro W5500M

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($503 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 45W instead of 85W, a 40W reduction.
✅More future proof: Xe LPG (2023) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Arc 8-Core iGPU: it remains the more sensible modern option while Arc 8-Core iGPU is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2023-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 7.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $503 MSRP).
❌88.9% higher power demand at 85W vs 45W.

Quick Answers

So, is Arc 8-Core iGPU better than Radeon Pro W5500M?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,500 vs 3,470 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Arc 8-Core iGPU is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (45W vs 85W).

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

Radeon Pro W5500M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 4 GB instead of Unknown and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

Arc 8-Core iGPU can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $503 MSRP. Arc 8-Core iGPU is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Arc 8-Core iGPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $503 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 0.9% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Pro W5500M is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon Pro W5500M make more sense than Arc 8-Core iGPU?

Yes. Radeon Pro W5500M 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 future-proofing and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Arc 8-Core iGPU. The trade-off is that Arc 8-Core iGPU currently gives you 0.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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.

Arc 8-Core iGPU Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro W5500M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc 8-Core iGPU	Radeon Pro W5500M
1080p
low	88 FPS	78 FPS
medium	76 FPS	69 FPS
high	56 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	70 FPS	71 FPS
medium	61 FPS	62 FPS
high	41 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	26 FPS
medium	25 FPS	25 FPS
high	16 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc 8-Core iGPU	Radeon Pro W5500M
1080p
low	158 FPS	94 FPS
medium	126 FPS	66 FPS
high	105 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	30 FPS
1440p
low	118 FPS	52 FPS
medium	94 FPS	30 FPS
high	77 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	15 FPS
4K
low	73 FPS	18 FPS
medium	58 FPS	12 FPS
high	45 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	7 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc 8-Core iGPU	Radeon Pro W5500M
1080p
low	158 FPS	156 FPS
medium	126 FPS	125 FPS
high	105 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	78 FPS
1440p
low	118 FPS	117 FPS
medium	94 FPS	94 FPS
high	79 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	79 FPS	78 FPS
medium	63 FPS	62 FPS
high	52 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	39 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc 8-Core iGPU	Radeon Pro W5500M
1080p
low	155 FPS	141 FPS
medium	122 FPS	113 FPS
high	99 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	78 FPS
1440p
low	113 FPS	103 FPS
medium	90 FPS	85 FPS
high	71 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	70 FPS	59 FPS
medium	54 FPS	47 FPS
high	43 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc 8-Core iGPU and Radeon Pro W5500M

Arc 8-Core iGPU

The Arc 8-Core iGPU is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The boost clock speed is 2300 MHz. It has 8 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,500 points.

Radeon Pro W5500M

The Radeon Pro W5500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,470 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc 8-Core iGPU scores 3,500 and the Radeon Pro W5500M reaches 3,470 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc 8-Core iGPU is built on Xe LPG while the Radeon Pro W5500M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 8 (Arc 8-Core iGPU) vs 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500M). Boost clocks: 2300 MHz vs 1450 MHz.

Feature	Arc 8-Core iGPU	Radeon Pro W5500M
G3D Mark Score	3,500	3,470
Architecture	Xe LPG	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	8	1408+17500%
Boost Clock	2300 MHz+59%	1450 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc 8-Core iGPU	Radeon Pro W5500M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc 8-Core iGPU comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W5500M has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro W5500M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 64-bit.

Feature	Arc 8-Core iGPU	Radeon Pro W5500M
VRAM Capacity	Shared	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Bus Width	System	64-bit

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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 6.

Feature	Arc 8-Core iGPU	Radeon Pro W5500M
Max Displays	3	6+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc 8-Core iGPU) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500M). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 (Arc 8-Core iGPU) vs HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500M).

Feature	Arc 8-Core iGPU	Radeon Pro W5500M
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	VCN 2.0
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266	HEVC,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc 8-Core iGPU draws 45W versus the Radeon Pro W5500M's 85W — a 61.5% difference. The Arc 8-Core iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc 8-Core iGPU) vs 350W (Radeon Pro W5500M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.