AMD Radeon RX 6550S vs Intel Arc A310E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the AMD Radeon RX 6550S and the Intel Arc A310E. Both GPUs share the same overall percentile ranking against all other graphics processors, sitting at the 50th percentile. With no benchmark scores or delta percentages available for either product, the recorded data cannot show a definitive performance winner in synthetic or real-world testing.

The absence of measured results means the comparison must rely on architectural specifications and calculated throughput figures rather than observed frame rates or compute scores. The AMD Radeon RX 6550S delivers a peak FP32 throughput of 4.915 TFLOPS, while the Intel Arc A310E reaches 3.072 TFLOPS. That represents a 60% advantage for the AMD part in raw single-precision floating-point compute, based strictly on the listed figures. In FP16 workloads, the AMD GPU outputs 9.830 TFLOPS compared to 6.144 TFLOPS for the Intel GPU, again a 60% lead.

Pixel throughput tells a similar story. The RX 6550S achieves 76.80 GPixel/s, while the A310E manages 32.00 GPixel/s. The AMD part is 140% faster in pixel fill rate. Texture fill rate shows the largest gap: 153.6 GTexel/s for the AMD versus 64.00 GTexel/s for the Intel, a 140% difference. These calculated rates come directly from the clock speeds and execution unit counts in the database, so they represent theoretical maximums rather than measured application performance.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural families entirely. The AMD Radeon RX 6550S uses the RDNA 2.0 architecture built on the Navi 24 chip, belonging to the Navi Mobile generation within the RX 6000M series. The Intel Arc A310E uses the Xe-HPG architecture with the DG2-128 chip, part of the Alchemist generation under the Arc 3 family. Both are fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC, so process technology does not differentiate them.

Transistor counts and die sizes diverge significantly. The Intel chip contains 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, while the AMD chip packs 5,400 million transistors onto a 107 mm² die. Intel's transistor density works out to 45.9M per mm², while AMD achieves 50.5M per mm². The AMD die is more densely packed despite having fewer total transistors.

Execution unit configurations differ markedly. The RX 6550S carries 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 raster operation pipelines. It also includes 16 ray tracing cores. The Arc A310E uses 768 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs, with only 6 ray tracing cores. Both GPUs lack dedicated tensor cores. The AMD part has double the TMUs and ROPs, plus 256 more shading units and 10 additional ray tracing cores.

Memory subsystems are similar in capacity but differ in bandwidth. Both use 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus. The AMD GPU runs its memory at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective transfer, producing 128.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel GPU runs memory at 1937 MHz with 15.5 Gbps effective, yielding 124.0 GB/s. The AMD card holds a 3.2% bandwidth advantage.

Clock behavior separates the two as well. The RX 6550S has a 2000 MHz base clock, a 2400 MHz boost clock, and a 2170 MHz game clock. The Arc A310E has a 2000 MHz base clock and a 2000 MHz boost clock, with no separate game clock listed. The AMD GPU boosts 20% higher than its base, while the Intel GPU does not boost at all according to the recorded figures.

Power characteristics differ substantially. The RX 6550S carries a 50 W TDP and uses no power connectors, fitting an IGP form factor. The Arc A310E has a 75 W TDP, also uses no power connectors, but occupies a single-slot form factor and lists a suggested power supply of 250 W. The Intel part draws 50% more power while delivering less compute throughput.

Bus interfaces also differ. The AMD GPU connects through PCIe 4.0 x4, while the Intel GPU uses PCIe 4.0 x8. The wider bus on the Intel side may help offset its lower bandwidth in some workloads, though the database does not provide measurements to confirm this.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the specification data, the AMD Radeon RX 6550S wins in every compute and fill-rate category. Its FP32 output of 4.915 TFLOPS exceeds the Intel part by 60%. Its FP16 output of 9.830 TFLOPS likewise exceeds the Intel part by 60%. Pixel fill rate of 76.80 GPixel/s beats the Intel 32.00 GPixel/s by 140%. Texture fill rate of 153.6 GTexel/s beats the Intel 64.00 GTexel/s by 140%. Memory bandwidth of 128.0 GB/s edges out the Intel 124.0 GB/s by 3.2%. The higher game clock of 2170 MHz and boost clock of 2400 MHz give the AMD GPU a clock-speed advantage across all listed operating points.

The Intel Arc A310E wins in several structural categories. It uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface, doubling the lane width of the AMD GPU's PCIe 4.0 x4 connection. It supports four mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, while the AMD GPU's display outputs are listed as portable device dependent, meaning the AMD part relies on the host device for display connectivity. The Intel card is a physical single-slot card with dimensions of 168 mm length, 69 mm height, and 20 mm width, whereas the AMD GPU is an integrated graphics package with no listed dimensions. The Intel part also carries more transistors, 7,200 million versus 5,400 million, and a larger die at 157 mm² versus 107 mm².

The Intel GPU's production status is end-of-life with a successor listed as Battlemage, while the AMD GPU remains active in production. The Intel part released on March 31, 2024, while the AMD part released on January 3, 2023. The AMD GPU lists its predecessor as Polaris Mobile, while the Intel GPU lists its predecessor as Xe Graphics.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the AMD Radeon RX 6550S as the stronger compute performer. It delivers 60% higher FP32 throughput, 60% higher FP16 throughput, 140% higher pixel fill rate, and 140% higher texture fill rate compared to the Intel Arc A310E. It also draws 25 W less power at 50 W TDP versus 75 W TDP, operates at a higher boost clock of 2400 MHz versus 2000 MHz, and achieves slightly higher memory bandwidth at 128.0 GB/s versus 124.0 GB/s. For workloads that depend on raw shading throughput, rasterization, or texture processing, the AMD part holds a clear theoretical advantage.

The Intel Arc A310E offers advantages in connectivity and expansion. Its PCIe 4.0 x8 interface provides double the lane width, which can matter for data transfer in bandwidth-sensitive tasks. Its four mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs give it standalone multi-display capability, whereas the AMD GPU's display outputs depend on the portable host device. The Intel card is a physical single-slot add-in card with defined dimensions, making it suitable for systems that require a discrete card form factor. Its higher transistor count of 7,200 million and larger die of 157 mm² suggest a more complex chip, though the database shows that complexity does not translate into higher throughput figures.

The database contains no benchmark scores for either GPU, so the verdict rests entirely on specification-derived calculations. Users who prioritize compute throughput, fill rates, and power efficiency should select the AMD Radeon RX 6550S. Users who need a discrete single-slot card with multiple display outputs and a wider bus interface should select the Intel Arc A310E. The Intel part's end-of-life status and the AMD part's active production status may also factor into availability decisions, though the database does not quantify this.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 performance?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6550S delivers 4.915 TFLOPS in FP32, which is 60% higher than the Intel Arc A310E's 3.072 TFLOPS.

Q: Do both GPUs use the same memory type and capacity?

A: Yes, both use 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus. The AMD GPU achieves 128.0 GB/s bandwidth while the Intel GPU achieves 124.0 GB/s.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two cards?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6550S has a 50 W TDP, while the Intel Arc A310E has a 75 W TDP. The Intel card also lists a suggested power supply of 250 W, while the AMD card lists no suggested PSU.

Q: How do the ray tracing capabilities compare?

A: The AMD GPU includes 16 ray tracing cores, while the Intel GPU includes 6 ray tracing cores. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2).

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6550S has 1024 shading units, compared to 768 shading units on the Intel Arc A310E.

Q: What are the release dates for these GPUs?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 6550S was released on January 3, 2023. The Intel Arc A310E was released on March 31, 2024.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 6550S | Intel Arc A310E |

|---|---|---|

| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Xe-HPG |

| Generation | Navi Mobile (RX 6000M) | Alchemist (Arc 3) |

| Chip | Navi 24 | DG2-128 |

| Transistors | 5,400 million | 7,200 million |

| Die Size | 107 mm² | 157 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 50.5M / mm² | 45.9M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 2000 MHz | 2000 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2400 MHz | 2000 MHz |

| Game Clock | 2170 MHz | None |

| Memory Clock | 2000 MHz, 16 Gbps effective | 1937 MHz, 15.5 Gbps effective |

| Memory Bandwidth | 128.0 GB/s | 124.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 1024 | 768 |

| TMUs | 64 | 32 |

| ROPs | 32 | 16 |

| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 6 |

| Pixel Rate | 76.80 GPixel/s | 32.00 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 153.6 GTexel/s | 64.00 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 4.915 TFLOPS | 3.072 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 9.830 TFLOPS (2:1) | 6.144 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 50 W | 75 W |

| Slot Width | IGP | Single-slot |

| Suggested PSU | None | 250 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 |

| Dimensions | None listed | 168 mm x 69 mm x 20 mm |

| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |

| Release Date | January 3, 2023 | March 31, 2024 |

| Predecessor | Polaris Mobile | Xe Graphics |

| Successor | None | Battlemage |