Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) vs Radeon TM

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.

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

2023

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon TM

2024

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

2023

Radeon TM

2024

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Why buy it

✅More future proof: RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon TM better than Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 5,500 vs 5,564 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon TM is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, FSR upscaling.

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

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. 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 TM can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. Radeon TM is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon TM is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1.2% higher G3D Mark. Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) 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 Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) make more sense than Radeon TM?

Yes. Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) 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 Radeon TM. The trade-off is that Radeon TM currently gives you 1.2% 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.

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) Benchmark Check

Radeon TM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)	Radeon TM
1080p
low	88 FPS	93 FPS
medium	76 FPS	78 FPS
high	56 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	70 FPS	80 FPS
medium	61 FPS	68 FPS
high	41 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	30 FPS
medium	25 FPS	28 FPS
high	16 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	17 FPS

Open Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)Open Radeon TM

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)	Radeon TM
1080p
low	119 FPS	126 FPS
medium	93 FPS	88 FPS
high	72 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	86 FPS	90 FPS
medium	65 FPS	60 FPS
high	53 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	52 FPS	38 FPS
medium	39 FPS	28 FPS
high	31 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	15 FPS

Open Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)Open Radeon TM

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)	Radeon TM
1080p
low	248 FPS	250 FPS
medium	198 FPS	200 FPS
high	165 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	124 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	186 FPS	188 FPS
medium	148 FPS	150 FPS
high	124 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	124 FPS	125 FPS
medium	99 FPS	100 FPS
high	81 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	60 FPS

Open Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)Open Radeon TM

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)	Radeon TM
1080p
low	153 FPS	172 FPS
medium	119 FPS	135 FPS
high	96 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	112 FPS	118 FPS
medium	88 FPS	96 FPS
high	70 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	69 FPS	71 FPS
medium	52 FPS	56 FPS
high	42 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	33 FPS

Open Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)Open Radeon TM

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) and Radeon TM

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

The Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1950 MHz. It has 4 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points.

Radeon TM

The Radeon TM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,564 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) scores 5,500 and the Radeon TM reaches 5,564 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) is built on Xe LPG while the Radeon TM uses RDNA 3.5, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 4 (Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)) vs 1,024 (Radeon TM). Boost clocks: 1950 MHz vs 2900 MHz.

Feature	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)	Radeon TM
G3D Mark Score	5,500	5,564+1%
Architecture	Xe LPG	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	5 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	4	1024+25500%
Boost Clock	1950 MHz	2900 MHz+49%
L1 Cache	768 KB+200%	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)	Radeon TM
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

Feature	Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)	Radeon TM
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR6
Bus Width	System	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc) draws 15W versus the Radeon TM's 15W — a 0% difference. The Radeon TM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)) vs 350W (Radeon TM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.