MSI Radeon RX 550 4GT LP OC vs Intel Arc Pro A40 differences in specs

Comparison of MSI Radeon RX 550 4GT LP OC and Intel Arc Pro A40 graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The MSI Radeon RX 550 4GT LP OC operates at a base clock speed of 1.100 GHz and has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the Intel Arc Pro A40 operates at a base clock speed of 1.100 GHz and has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the MSI Radeon RX 550 4GT LP OC is 50 W, while that of the Intel Arc Pro A40 is 50 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of MSI Radeon RX 550 4GT LP OC

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Higher clock speed

2.000 GHz 1.100 GHz

Around 45% better clock speed
More memory

6 GB 4 GB

33% more memory

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

MSI Radeon RX 550 4GT LP OC Intel Arc Pro A40

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between MSI Radeon RX 550 4GT LP OC and Intel Arc Pro A40 graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification	Value
Based on	AMD Radeon RX 550 (Lexa) Intel Arc Pro A40 Graphics
GPU Chip	Lexa PRO (GCN 4) ACM-G11 (Alchemist)
Execution units	8 128
Shader	512 1024
Render Output Units	16 32
Texture Units	32 64
Raytracing Cores	0 8

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in MSI Radeon RX 550 4GT LP OC and Intel Arc Pro A40 GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	4 GB 6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR6
Memory Clock	1.500 GHz 2.000 GHz
Memory Speed	6 Gbps 16 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	96 GB/s 192 GB/s
Memory Interface	128 bit 96 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of MSI Radeon RX 550 4GT LP OC and Intel Arc Pro A40 graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.100 GHz 2.000 GHz
Boost Clock	1.203 GHz+ 2 % 2.000 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of MSI Radeon RX 550 4GT LP OC and Intel Arc Pro A40 GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification	Value
TDP	50 W 50 W

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for MSI Radeon RX 550 4GT LP OC and Intel Arc Pro A40, along with their dimensions and effectiveness. Typically, fans with larger diameters hold an advantage as they can move equivalent air volumes at lower speeds compared to smaller fans. It's worth noting that liquid cooling systems, in addition to fans and aluminum radiators, require a pump, which may contribute to noise levels.

Specification	Value
Fan-Type	Axial Radial
Fan 1	2 x 50 mm 1
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Noise (Idle)	-- 0 dB / Silent

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in MSI Radeon RX 550 4GT LP OC and Intel Arc Pro A40 GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	4 4
HDCP-Version	2.2 2.3
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.0b --
DP Ports	-- 4x DP v2.0
DVI Ports	1 --

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of MSI Radeon RX 550 4GT LP OC and Intel Arc Pro A40 GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification	Value
Max. resolution	5120x2880 7680x4320
DirectX	12 12_2 (Ultimate)
Raytracing	No Yes
DLSS / FSR	Yes No
LED	No LED lighting No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in MSI Radeon RX 550 4GT LP OC and Intel Arc Pro A40. The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

Specification	Value
h264	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode No
VP9	Decode Decode / Encode
AV1	No Decode / Encode

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the MSI Radeon RX 550 4GT LP OC and Intel Arc Pro A40 graphics cards. Having precise measurements enables you to determine compatibility with your PC case. Additionally, we've incorporated support for the PCI Express bus.

Specification	Value
Length	170 mm --
Height	68 mm --
Width	38 mm --
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots --

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of MSI Radeon RX 550 4GT LP OC and Intel Arc Pro A40, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.

Specification	Value
GPU Interface	PCIe 3.0 x 8 PCIe 4.0 x 16
Release date	Q2/2017 Q3/2022
Launch Price	79 $ (Reference) --
Structure size	14 nm 6 nm
Documents	-- data sheet