AMD Radeon RX 6550M vs Intel Arc A380E x2 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows the AMD Radeon RX 6550M and the Intel Arc A380E x2 occupy different performance tiers. The RX 6550M delivers an average benchmark score of 46,702 based on two completed tests, while the Arc A380E x2 has no completed benchmarks in the database, resulting in an average score of 0. This gap means the AMD part holds a clear advantage in measured compute output, though the Intel product’s missing data limits direct comparison.

The RX 6550M posts a Geekbench OpenCL score of 42,536 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 50,867. Its average of 46,702 places it at the 85th percentile among all GPUs in the database. The nearest rivals confirm the AMD part’s standing: the Intel Arc A530M averages 46,614, a delta of 0.2 percent, and the AMD Radeon RX 5600M averages 46,601, also a 0.2 percent delta. The NVIDIA RTX A2000 sits 1.4 percent behind at 46,043, and the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation trails by 1.6 percent at 45,972. These margins are narrow, indicating the RX 6550M performs within a tight cluster of comparable mobile and embedded GPUs.

The Arc A380E x2, by contrast, has no benchmark entries, so the database cannot assign it a competitive score. Its percentile rank of 50 reflects the median position of an unmeasured device, not a validated result. The absence of head-to-head benchmark records means no direct wins can be credited to either product. The RX 6550M’s measured scores stand as the only quantitative evidence of performance in this comparison.

Where Each One Wins

The RX 6550M wins in every measurable benchmark category because it has recorded results and the Arc A380E x2 does not. In compute workloads assessed by Geekbench OpenCL, the AMD part scores 42,536. In graphics workloads assessed by Geekbench Vulkan, it scores 50,867. These figures indicate the RX 6550M delivers consistent output across both API paths, with the Vulkan score exceeding the OpenCL score by roughly 19.6 percent.

The Arc A380E x2 offers no benchmark wins in the database. Its lack of recorded scores means it cannot demonstrate superiority in any tested workload. However, the Intel part does present structural advantages that may matter in specific deployments. It carries 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, yielding 186.0 GB/s of bandwidth, compared to the RX 6550M’s 4 GB on a 64-bit bus at 144.0 GB/s. For applications that require larger frame buffers or higher memory throughput, the Arc A380E x2’s memory subsystem provides a theoretical edge, though this is not confirmed by benchmark data.

The RX 6550M also leads in raw compute rates. Its FP32 throughput is 5.816 TFLOPS versus 4.096 TFLOPS for the Intel part, a 42 percent advantage. Texture rate favors AMD as well: 181.8 GTexel/s against 128.0 GTexel/s. Pixel rate shows a similar pattern, with the RX 6550M at 90.88 GPixel/s and the Arc A380E x2 at 64.00 GPixel/s. These numbers indicate the AMD part processes geometry and shading tasks faster, while the Intel part’s higher memory capacity could benefit workloads that exceed 4 GB of VRAM.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural lineages. The AMD Radeon RX 6550M uses the Navi 24 chip built on RDNA 2.0, part of the Navi Mobile generation from the RX 6000 series. The Intel Arc A380E x2 uses the DG2-128 chip built on Xe-HPG, part of the Alchemist generation under the Arc 3 branding. Both are manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC, but their transistor budgets differ. The AMD chip packs 5,400 million transistors into a 107 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 50.5M per mm². The Intel chip contains 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, with a lower density of 45.9M per mm².

Core counts match at the shader level: both have 1,024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 raster operations units. Ray tracing hardware differs, with the AMD part carrying 16 ray tracing cores and the Intel part carrying 8. Clock behavior also diverges. The RX 6550M runs a 2000 MHz base clock, a 2560 MHz game clock, and a 2840 MHz boost clock. The Arc A380E x2 holds a flat 2000 MHz for both base and boost, with no game clock listed. Memory clocks differ as well: the AMD part uses 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective speed, while the Intel part uses 1937 MHz with 15.5 Gbps effective.

Memory configuration sets the products apart further. The RX 6550M uses 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus. The Arc A380E x2 uses 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus, providing 186.0 GB/s versus 144.0 GB/s. The Intel part also offers a wider PCIe interface, PCIe 4.0 x8, compared to the AMD part’s PCIe 4.0 x4. Physical form factors differ: the RX 6550M is an integrated GPU package with no power connector, while the Arc A380E x2 is a single-slot card measuring 265 mm in length, 127 mm in height, and 20 mm in width, requiring one 6-pin power connector and a 300 W suggested power supply.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6550M has an average benchmark score of 46,702, while the Intel Arc A380E x2 has no completed benchmarks and an average score of 0.

Q: How does the RX 6550M compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RX 6550M is 0.2 percent ahead of the Intel Arc A530M and the AMD Radeon RX 5600M, 1.4 percent ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A2000, and 1.6 percent ahead of the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation.

Q: What are the memory specifications for each GPU?

A: The RX 6550M has 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus with 144.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Arc A380E x2 has 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus with 186.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which GPU has more ray tracing cores?

A: The RX 6550M has 16 ray tracing cores, while the Arc A380E x2 has 8 ray tracing cores.

Q: What is the power requirement for each GPU?

A: The RX 6550M has a TDP of 80 W and uses no power connector. The Arc A380E x2 has a TDP of 130 W and requires one 6-pin power connector with a suggested power supply of 300 W.

Q: Are both GPUs using the same manufacturing process?

A: Yes, both are fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC, though the RX 6550M uses RDNA 2.0 architecture and the Arc A380E x2 uses Xe-HPG architecture.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the AMD Radeon RX 6550M for any application where measured performance matters. Its average benchmark score of 46,702 places it in the 85th percentile of all GPUs, and its nearest rivals trail by only 0.2 to 1.6 percent, confirming it operates at the top of its performance class. The RX 6550M delivers higher FP32 throughput at 5.816 TFLOPS, higher texture rate at 181.8 GTexel/s, and higher pixel rate at 90.88 GPixel/s, all of which indicate faster compute and rendering capabilities.

The Intel Arc A380E x2 has no benchmark results, so the database cannot verify its performance. Its structural specifications suggest a different purpose: 6 GB of memory, 186.0 GB/s of bandwidth, and a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface point to a card designed for memory-heavy or multi-display workloads. Its eight mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs and single-slot form factor reinforce this interpretation. However, without recorded scores, the Arc A380E x2 cannot claim any performance advantage in this comparison.

For users prioritizing validated compute performance, the RX 6550M is the only option with supporting data. For deployments that require larger memory capacity or a specific output configuration, the Arc A380E x2 offers those features, but its end-of-life production status and lack of benchmark evidence make it a less certain choice. The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward: the RX 6550M is the higher-performing product, while the Arc A380E x2 remains an unverified alternative with different hardware attributes.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ in several key specification fields. The RX 6550M uses RDNA 2.0 architecture with a Navi 24 chip, while the Arc A380E x2 uses Xe-HPG with a DG2-128 chip. The AMD part has a base clock of 2000 MHz, a game clock of 2560 MHz, and a boost clock of 2840 MHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 2000 MHz and a boost clock of 2000 MHz, with no game clock listed. Memory speed differs: the RX 6550M runs at 2250 MHz with 18 Gbps effective, while the Arc A380E x2 runs at 1937 MHz with 15.5 Gbps effective.

Memory capacity and bus width differ: 4 GB on a 64-bit bus for AMD versus 6 GB on a 96-bit bus for Intel. Bandwidth follows at 144.0 GB/s versus 186.0 GB/s. Ray tracing cores number 16 for AMD and 8 for Intel. Pixel rate is 90.88 GPixel/s for AMD and 64.00 GPixel/s for Intel. Texture rate is 181.8 GTexel/s for AMD and 128.0 GTexel/s for Intel. FP32 compute is 5.816 TFLOPS for AMD and 4.096 TFLOPS for Intel. FP16 compute is 11.63 TFLOPS for AMD and 8.192 TFLOPS for Intel, both at a 2:1 ratio.

TDP differs at 80 W for AMD and 130 W for Intel. The RX 6550M is an integrated GPU package with no power connector, while the Arc A380E x2 is a single-slot card with one 6-pin power connector and a 300 W suggested power supply. Bus interface differs: PCIe 4.0 x4 for AMD and PCIe 4.0 x8 for Intel. Display outputs are portable device dependent for AMD and eight mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs for Intel. Physical dimensions apply only to the Intel card: 265 mm length, 127 mm height, and 20 mm width. Production status differs, with the RX 6550M active and the Arc A380E x2 end-of-life. Release dates differ, with the RX 6550M released on January 3, 2023, and the Arc A380E x2 released on March 31, 2024.