Intel
Intel Arc B570 vs Radeon RX 5500
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
RX 5500
Aggregate performance score
We've compared Arc B570 and RX 5500 across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗Arc B570 outperforms RX 5500 by 27% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+27%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.Intel Arc B570 vs Radeon RX 5500: key takeaway
The comparison of Arc B570 and RX 5500 shows a 27% advantage for Arc B570 in gaming performance, while RX 5500 may still be stronger in efficiency and feature set. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
Intel
AMDPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
4737
10082
100100
7460
COMPARISON RESULT
Arc B570 is the best overall choice
Arc B570 leads in combined game performance. Arc B570 offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
Arc B570 leads in the combined performance index
RX 5500 costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 42–47of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
Radeon RX 5500
115 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
Intel Arc B570
100/100 · Price $219The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares Arc B570 and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
47Better
37
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
40Better
33
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
38Better
31
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100Better
82
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
67Better
58
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares Arc B570 and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1DisplayPort 1.4
HDMIHDMI 2.1aHDMI 2.0b
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingXeSSFSR
DirectX12.212.1
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
TFLOPS11.52Better5.196
Power consumption150 W150 W
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Power connector8 pin8 pin
Release date20252019
ArchitectureXe2-HPGBetterRDNA 1.0
ThicknessDual-slotVaries by board
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0OpenCL 2.1
Launch price$219Better$229
Shader units / cores2304Better1408
InterfacePCIe 4x8PCIe 4x8
Clock speed2500 - 2500 MHzBetter1500 - 1845 MHz
Base clock2500 MHzBetter1500 MHz
Boost clock2500 MHzBetter1845 MHz
VRAM10 GB GDDR6Better4 GB GDDR6
Memory frequency19 GHzBetter14 GHz
Memory bus160 bitBetter128 bit
Memory bandwidth380 GB/sBetter224 GB/s
Power consumption150 W150 W
Process node5 nmBetter7 nm
Recommended PSU450 WVaries by board
Length272 mmVaries by board
Die size272 mm²158 mm²Better
Memory cacheL1 250 KB, L2 18 MBL2 2 MBBetter
Transistor count19600 millionBetter6400 million
Max monitors4Varies by board
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoNo
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares Arc B570 and RX 5500 across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
Arc B570RX 5500
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
25 FPSEstimated 66%
22 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
21 FPSEstimated 66%
19 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
16 FPSEstimated 66%
11 FPSEstimated 61%
4K Ultra
7 FPSEstimated 60%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: WukongArc B57025 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B57021 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B57016 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%Arc B5707 FPSEstimated 60%RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneArc B57025 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B57021 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B57016 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%Arc B5707 FPSEstimated 60%RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2Arc B570208 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500189 FPSEstimated 74%Arc B570146 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500133 FPSEstimated 74%Arc B570114 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550077 FPSEstimated 69%Arc B57041 FPSEstimated 68%RX 550023 FPSEstimated 62%
Cyberpunk 2077Arc B570134 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500122 FPSEstimated 74%Arc B570116 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500105 FPSEstimated 74%Arc B57082 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550056 FPSEstimated 69%Arc B57028 FPSEstimated 68%RX 550015 FPSEstimated 62%
Forza Horizon 5Arc B570169 FPSEstimated 80%RX 5500154 FPSEstimated 80%Arc B570110 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550099 FPSEstimated 74%Arc B570102 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550070 FPSEstimated 69%Arc B57061 FPSEstimated 68%RX 550034 FPSEstimated 62%
God of War RagnarökArc B57025 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B57021 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B57016 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%Arc B5707 FPSEstimated 60%RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyArc B570110 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550099 FPSEstimated 74%Arc B57092 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550083 FPSEstimated 74%Arc B57074 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550050 FPSEstimated 69%Arc B57028 FPSEstimated 68%RX 550016 FPSEstimated 62%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024Arc B57025 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B57021 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B57016 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%Arc B5707 FPSEstimated 60%RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsArc B57025 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B57021 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B57016 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%Arc B5707 FPSEstimated 60%RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldArc B57025 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B57021 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%Arc B57016 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%Arc B5707 FPSEstimated 60%RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares Arc B570 and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100473724%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100574426%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100554422%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100746021%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1001008220%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares Arc B570 and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100594821%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100584623%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100554422%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100625021%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100554422%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares Arc B570 and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.212.1
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingXeSSFSR
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0OpenCL 2.1
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares Arc B570 and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureXe2-HPGBetterRDNA 1.0
Process node5 nmBetter7 nm
Release date20252019
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares Arc B570 and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count19600 millionBetter6400 million
Die size272 mm²158 mm²Better
Shader units / cores2304Better1408
Base clock2500 MHzBetter1500 MHz
Boost clock2500 MHzBetter1845 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares Arc B570 and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x8PCIe 4x8
Length272 mmVaries by board
ThicknessDual-slotVaries by board
Recommended PSU450 WVaries by board
Power connector8 pin8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares Arc B570 and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.1aHDMI 2.0b
DisplayPortDisplayPort 2.1DisplayPort 1.4
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors4Varies by board
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares Arc B570 and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM10 GB GDDR6Better4 GB GDDR6
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus160 bitBetter128 bit
TFLOPS11.52Better5.196
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Beyond percentages: causes, relevant specifications, and practical impact behind every chart.
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: Arc B570 or RX 5500?+
Arc B570 has the higher overall gaming score, while Arc B570 offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
Arc B570 is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
Arc B570 is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
Arc B570 offers more overall performance, while Arc B570 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
Arc B570 is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
Arc B570 is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
Arc B570 leads in combined 1440p performance. Arc B570 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
Arc B570 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
Arc B570 is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
Arc B570 is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to Arc B570 if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.