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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£1,140
  • Avg. price in US: ~$900
  • VRAM: 4 GB
  • Memory bus width: 64 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 25 W

Intel ARC A350M review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

3.8

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.8

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
3.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

2.5

Performance

24.0%

2.2

Memory

12.0%

5.4

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.5

Platform & Features

5.0%

4.0

Design

4.0%

9.0

Connectivity & Media

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 2.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.1

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.5
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.1

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.0
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.1

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    10.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 1.6
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.1

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    15.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 1.7
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.1

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £1,140

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Verdict

The Intel Arc A350M is an entry-level mobile graphics card based on the Xe-HPG Alchemist architecture, featuring 6 Xe-cores, 6 Ray Tracing units, and 96 execution engines. Operating with a core clock of 1150 MHz and a boost clock of up to 2200 MHz, it is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit interface providing a 112 GB/s bandwidth. Main characteristics include a low power consumption range of 25W–35W and hardware support for modern technologies like AV1 encoding and DirectX 12 Ultimate. Its main pros are its suitability for ultra-thin laptops and excellent media engine capabilities for content creators. However, notable cons include entry-level gaming performance that can struggle with demanding AAA titles and a history of driver-related stability and optimization issues.

Technical Specifications of Intel ARC A350M

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

3.8
Intel ARC A350M has a technical score of 3.78 points, which is lower than that of 91.2% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
Intel ARC A350M has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.8

Overall score

40.0%

4.5

Price

4.0
Intel ARC A350M has a quality-to-price ratio of 4 points, which is lower than 99.4% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

200 points
Intel ARC A350M scores 200 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 100% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

3.379 TFLOPS
Intel ARC A350M delivers 3.379 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 93.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

4 GB
Intel ARC A350M has 4 GB of VRAM, which is less than 88% of graphics cards and equal to 6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

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Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

64 bit
Intel ARC A350M uses a 64 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 97.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.6% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

112 GB/s
Intel ARC A350M reaches 112 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 95% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
Intel ARC A350M supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

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DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
Intel ARC A350M supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
Intel ARC A350M supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
Intel ARC A350M supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

2.0
Intel ARC A350M supports DisplayPort 2.0, which is more advanced than on 66.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

25 W
Intel ARC A350M has a TDP of 25 W, which is lower than that of 99% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

35 W
Intel ARC A350M draws 35 W under peak load, which is lower than 98.5% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

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PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

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Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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Intel ARC A350M vs the average graphics card

  • 88.4% lower TDP
    Intel ARC A350M has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (25 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel ARC A350M has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (25 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.25 W vs 215 W
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel ARC A350M supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC A350M supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    Intel ARC A350M has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:4 vs 1:64).
    What it is: Ratio of double-precision (FP64) to single-precision (FP32) performance
    When it matters: When you need to know whether FP64 is merely present or genuinely useful.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC A350M has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:4 vs 1:64).1:4 vs 1:64
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    Intel ARC A350M supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.0 vs 1.4a).
    What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
    When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC A350M supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.0 vs 1.4a).2.0 vs 1.4a
  • 84.1% lower peak power draw
    Intel ARC A350M has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (35 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
    When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC A350M has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (35 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.35 W vs 220 W
  • 48.4% smaller GPU die
    Intel ARC A350M has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (157 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
    What it is: Total die area of the GPU chip
    When it matters: When you are comparing how physically large different GPU chips are across generations and tiers.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC A350M has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (157 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².157 mm² vs 304.25 mm²
  • Better FP64 ratio
    Intel ARC A350M has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:4 vs 1:64).
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel ARC A350M supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 48.4% smaller GPU die
    Intel ARC A350M has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (157 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    Intel ARC A350M supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.0 vs 1.4a).
  • 88.4% lower TDP
    Intel ARC A350M has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (25 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 84.1% lower peak power draw
    Intel ARC A350M has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (35 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.

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Power & Cooling
  • 34 fewer compute units
    Intel ARC A350M has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (6 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 42 fewer ray tracing cores
    Intel ARC A350M has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (6 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 136 fewer TMUs
    Intel ARC A350M has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (48 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 40.1% lower base clock speed
    Intel ARC A350M has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,150 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 72% lower texture rate
    Intel ARC A350M has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (105.6 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 68% lower pixel rate
    Intel ARC A350M has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (52.8 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 12% lower boost clock speed
    Intel ARC A350M has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,200 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 40 fewer ROPs
    Intel ARC A350M has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (24 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 96 fewer AI cores
    Intel ARC A350M has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (96 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 85.2% lower FP32 performance
    Intel ARC A350M has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (3.4 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 98% lower ray tracing score
    Intel ARC A350M has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (200 points vs 9,938.5 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,938.5 points.
  • 90.6% lower INT8 performance
    Intel ARC A350M has a lower INT8 performance than the average graphics card (44 TOPS vs 466 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 466 TOPS.
  • 77.1% lower FP16 performance
    Intel ARC A350M has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (6.8 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 3,584 fewer FP32 units
    Intel ARC A350M has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (768 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 85.4% lower compute throughput
    Intel ARC A350M has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (3.4 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 192 bit narrower memory bus
    Intel ARC A350M has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    Intel ARC A350M has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 75% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel ARC A350M has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (112 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    Intel ARC A350M has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    Intel ARC A350M has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • 99.1% smaller L1 cache
    Intel ARC A350M has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (1.1 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • No DLSS support
    Intel ARC A350M does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 20% larger process node
    Intel ARC A350M has a higher process node than the average graphics card (6 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • 1 older
    Intel ARC A350M was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,022 vs 2,023).
  • Older shader model
    Intel ARC A350M supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.6 vs 6.8).
  • 67.1% fewer transistors
    Intel ARC A350M has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (7,200 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • Older HDMI version
    Intel ARC A350M supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    Intel ARC A350M supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • Not VR ready
    Intel ARC A350M is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • 1 fewer monitors per output type
    Intel ARC A350M supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (3 vs 4). The average graphics card supports 4 monitors per output type.
  • 7 °C lower thermal ceiling
    Intel ARC A350M has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (100 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • 192 bit narrower memory bus
    Intel ARC A350M has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC A350M has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.64 bit vs 256 bit
  • 34 fewer compute units
    Intel ARC A350M has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (6 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC A350M has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (6 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.6 vs 40
  • 42 fewer ray tracing cores
    Intel ARC A350M has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (6 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC A350M has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (6 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.6 vs 48
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    Intel ARC A350M has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC A350M has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.4 GB vs 12 GB
  • 136 fewer TMUs
    Intel ARC A350M has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (48 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC A350M has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (48 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.48 vs 184
  • 40.1% lower base clock speed
    Intel ARC A350M has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,150 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
    What it is: Base operating frequency of the GPU core under standard conditions
    When it matters: When you want to understand the card's guaranteed starting frequency instead of looking only at optimistic boost figures.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC A350M has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,150 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.1150 MHz vs 1920 MHz
  • 72% lower texture rate
    Intel ARC A350M has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (105.6 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC A350M has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (105.6 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.105.6 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
  • 75% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel ARC A350M has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (112 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC A350M has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (112 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.112 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
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What customers like about Intel ARC A350M?

  • Excellent value for money and performance-to-cost ratio for an entry-level card
  • Supports modern features including AV1 encoding, XeSS upscaling, and hardware ray tracing
  • Operates quietly and is well-suited for thin-and-light laptop designs
  • Strong synthetic benchmark performance, often outperforming the NVIDIA MX450
  • Provides a significant performance leap over standard integrated graphics like Iris Xe

What customers dislike about Intel ARC A350M?

  • Immature drivers leading to game stutters, low GPU utilisation, and compatibility issues
  • Poor support for legacy games and certain modern titles (e.g., Forza Horizon 5, COD Cold War) fail to launch
  • Significant thermal issues with some users reporting it heats up very quickly
  • Inconsistent real-world gaming performance that can fall behind competing iGPUs like Radeon 680M

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techpowerup.com
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The TechPowerUp report highlights initial testing of the Intel Arc A350M mobile GPU, built on the Arc Alchemist architecture with an ACM-G11 core, 768 shaders, and 4 GB of GDDR6 memory. It delivers entry-level performance, running 40% to 60% faster than the 25W NVIDIA MX450, making it capable of solid frame rates in lighter eSports titles while achieving up to 2.2 GHz boost clocks....Read more

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notebookcheck.net
17/07/2022
Nvidia GeForce MX550 & Intel Arc A350M Review

The Nvidia GeForce MX550 outshines the Intel Arc A350M in gaming scenarios, providing higher frame rates in 1080p and better overall power efficiency during gameplay. Its main advantage is handling less demanding titles smoothly at high detail settings, making it a viable mobile companion to an Intel CPU. However, the MX550 is held back by a small 2 GB GDDR6 VRAM buffer, which...Read more

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wccftech.com
13/04/2022
Intel Arc A350M Shows Huge Gaming Performance Improvement With DTT Disabled In Drivers, Still Operates Within TDP Spec

Testing of the Intel Arc A350M laptop GPU on a Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro reveals that Intel's Dynamic Tuning Technology (DTT) severely throttles performance, with disabling it yielding massive 60% to 100% (30–80 FPS) frame rate improvements in 1080p gaming. By allowing the GPU to hit its full 30W limit and 2.2 GHz peak frequency, the tweak helps the A350M outperform the Nvidia MX450...Read more

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tomshw.it
11/04/2026
Intel Arc A350M, arrivano i test: promettente, ma c'è da lavorare

Intel's entry-level Arc A350M mobile GPU shows discrete, baseline performance but suffers from severe driver optimization issues. Tested by YouTube channel bullslab on a Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro equipped with an Intel Core i5-1240P processor and 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, the GPU positions itself between Nvidia’s MX450 and GTX 1650 in terms of raw synthetic benchmarks. On the positive...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
09/05/2024
Prova di forza delle GPU Intel Arc per laptop - LaptopMedia

LaptopMedia's review of Intel Arc mobile GPUs highlights a significant disparity between high synthetic benchmark scores, where the A770M can outperform an RTX 4070, and actual gaming performance. While the hardware is fundamentally fast, a major drawback is the lack of game-specific optimizations, leading to lower real-world performance compared to NVIDIA counterparts. Testing...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
18/07/2022
De strijd van de GPU's op instapniveau - Nvidia GeForce MX550 & Intel Arc A350M Review

The entry-level dedicated GPU review from Notebookcheck highlights a shifting market where trage, low-end dedicated graphics cards are increasingly being made redundant by powerful integrated graphics solutions. The article directly compares the Nvidia GeForce MX550 (tested on a Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 3 with a 35W TGP configuration) and the newly launched Intel Arc A350M (tested on a...Read more

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