Intel Arc Pro A60 vs Radeon RX 590

CPU

GPU

Intel Arc Pro A60

2023Core: 900 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz

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Radeon RX 590

2018Core: 1469 MHzBoost: 1545 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Intel Arc Pro A60

4 GB 130

9,493

+1.9%

9,315

0.0%

Radeon HD 8990

Radeon R9 380X

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

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.

Intel Arc Pro A60

2023

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 130W instead of 175W, a 45W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 590 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
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36.2% HIGHER MSRP
$380 MSRPvs$279 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 25.0 vs 33.4 G3D/$ ($380 MSRP vs $279 MSRP).

Radeon RX 590

2018

Why buy it

✅38.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($279 MSRP vs $380 MSRP).
✅Delivers 33.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.4 vs 25.0 G3D/$ ($279 MSRP vs $380 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌34.6% higher power demand at 175W vs 130W.

Intel Arc Pro A60

2023

Radeon RX 590

2018

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 130W instead of 175W, a 45W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅38.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $101 less on MSRP ($279 MSRP vs $380 MSRP).
✅Delivers 33.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.4 vs 25.0 G3D/$ ($279 MSRP vs $380 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 590 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
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36.2% HIGHER MSRP
$380 MSRPvs$279 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 25.0 vs 33.4 G3D/$ ($380 MSRP vs $279 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌34.6% higher power demand at 175W vs 130W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 590 better than Intel Arc Pro A60?

Yes. Radeon RX 590 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 38.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 1.9% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2018 instead of 2023, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Intel Arc Pro A60 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2018, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation, and a 6nm process instead of 12nm. 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 590 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX 590 is about $101 cheaper on MSRP at $279 MSRP versus $380 MSRP, and you are getting 38.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (9,315 vs 9,493). It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 33.6%. Intel Arc Pro A60 is the newer 2023 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (130W vs 175W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Intel Arc Pro A60 make more sense than Radeon RX 590?

Yes. Intel Arc Pro A60 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 (130W vs 175W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $380 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX 590. The trade-off is that Radeon RX 590 currently gives you a lower G3D Mark (9,315 vs 9,493) and 38.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 33.6%.

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 A60 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 590 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Intel Arc Pro A60	Radeon RX 590
1080p
low	101 FPS	139 FPS
medium	89 FPS	124 FPS
high	75 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	85 FPS	122 FPS
medium	73 FPS	100 FPS
high	57 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	35 FPS	71 FPS
medium	32 FPS	60 FPS
high	24 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	22 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Intel Arc Pro A60	Radeon RX 590
1080p
low	188 FPS	164 FPS
medium	148 FPS	141 FPS
high	103 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	128 FPS	95 FPS
medium	97 FPS	76 FPS
high	72 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	53 FPS	49 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	46 FPS
medium	54 FPS	37 FPS
high	43 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	27 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Intel Arc Pro A60	Radeon RX 590
1080p
low	427 FPS	419 FPS
medium	342 FPS	335 FPS
high	285 FPS	279 FPS
ultra	214 FPS	210 FPS
1440p
low	320 FPS	314 FPS
medium	256 FPS	252 FPS
high	214 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	160 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	214 FPS	210 FPS
medium	171 FPS	168 FPS
high	142 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	107 FPS	105 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Intel Arc Pro A60	Radeon RX 590
1080p
low	155 FPS	403 FPS
medium	124 FPS	335 FPS
high	106 FPS	279 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	210 FPS
1440p
low	114 FPS	314 FPS
medium	93 FPS	252 FPS
high	80 FPS	210 FPS
ultra	65 FPS	157 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	176 FPS
medium	55 FPS	138 FPS
high	44 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	101 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Intel Arc Pro A60 and Radeon RX 590

Intel Arc Pro A60

The Intel Arc Pro A60 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in June 6 2023. 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 130W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,493 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Intel Arc Pro A60 scores 9,493 and the Radeon RX 590 reaches 9,315 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon RX 590 uses GCN 4.0, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 590). Raw compute: 8.397 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 590). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1545 MHz.

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A60	Radeon RX 590
G3D Mark Score	9,493+2%	9,315
Architecture	Generation 12.7	GCN 4.0
Process Node	6 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2048	2304+13%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.397 TFLOPS+18%	7.119 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2050 MHz+33%	1545 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	128	144+13%
L2 Cache	12 MB+500%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 590 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 A60 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A60	Radeon RX 590
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)

The Intel Arc Pro A60 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 590 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 590 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 590) — the Intel Arc Pro A60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A60	Radeon RX 590
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	256 GB/s
Bus Width	System	256-bit
L2 Cache	12 MB+500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 590). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A60	Radeon RX 590
DirectX	12.2+2%	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Intel Xe Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 590). Decoder: Intel Xe Media Engine vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 590).

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A60	Radeon RX 590
Encoder	Intel Xe Media Engine	VCE 3.4
Decoder	Intel Xe Media Engine	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Intel Arc Pro A60 draws 130W versus the Radeon RX 590's 175W — a 29.5% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 500W (Radeon RX 590). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 241mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A60	Radeon RX 590
TDP	130W-26%	175W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	241mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	73.0+37%	53.2

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Value Analysis

The Intel Arc Pro A60 launched at $380 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 590 launched at $279. The Radeon RX 590 costs 26.6% less ($101 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 25.0 (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 33.4 (Radeon RX 590) — the Radeon RX 590 offers 33.6% better value. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).