Intel Arc A310 vs AMD Radeon RX 560: real performance and FPS — which is better? Full comparison
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the Intel Arc A310 and the RX 560 with real FPS across the most popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, plus specs, launch price and AI upscaling support (DLSS/FSR/XeSS). See at a glance which is better for your resolution and budget.
The Intel Arc A310 and the RX 560 perform almost identically; price and features make the difference.
Intel Arc A310
- Index (1080p)
- 10/100
- VRAM
- 4 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $99 · ≈ €91
- $/FPS (value)
- $9.00 · ≈ €8.28
- Upscaling
- XeSS
RX 560
- Index (1080p)
- 11/100
- VRAM
- 4 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $99 · ≈ €91
- $/FPS (value)
- $9.00 · ≈ €8.28
- Upscaling
- FSR
Average FPS by resolution
Estimated average FPS for each graphics card across the most popular games. The gap usually shows at 1080p and 1440p; at 4K both lose smoothness and upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps.
| Resolution | Intel Arc A310 | RX 560 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 11 | 11 | = |
| 1440p | 6 | 7 | +17% |
| 4K | 5 | 5 | = |
Which one for your resolution?
Tie
RX 560 (+17%)
Tie
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the Intel Arc A310 and RX 560: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | Intel Arc A310 | RX 560 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | AMD |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| TDP | 30W | 80W |
| Tier | Entry-level | Entry-level |
| Score 1080p | 10 | 11 |
| Score 1440p | 6 | 7 |
| Score 4K | 2 | 3 |
| Price (MSRP) | $99 | $99 |
| Architecture | Alchemist | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | TSMC 6nm | GlobalFoundries 14nm |
| Shading Units (CUDA/Stream) | 768 | 1024 |
| RT Cores | 6 | — |
| Texture Units (TMUs) | 32 | 64 |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| Base Clock | 1750 MHz | 1175 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2000 MHz | 1275 MHz |
| FP32 Performance (Teraflops) | 3.07 TFLOPS | 2.61 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Clock | 15500 MHz | 7000 MHz |
| Memory Bus | 64-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 124 GB/s | 112 GB/s |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Transistor Count | 7.2B | 3.0B |
| Release Date | 2022-10-12 | 2017-04-18 |
Power & efficiency
TDP doesn't tell the whole story: here's how much each GPU delivers per watt it draws.
Intel Arc A310
- TDP
- 30W
- FPS/W
- 0.37
RX 560
- TDP
- 80W
- FPS/W
- 0.14
The Intel Arc A310 is more efficient: it draws 50W less and delivers more per watt, though the Intel Arc A310 is still the faster card overall.
What FPS do these GPUs get in your game?
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Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | Intel Arc A310 | RX 560 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 12 | 13 | RX 560 |
 | 11 | 12 | RX 560 |
 | 9 | 9 | Tie |
 | 9 | 10 | RX 560 |
 | 9 | 10 | RX 560 |
| 9 | 10 | RX 560 | |
 | 11 | 12 | RX 560 |
 | 12 | 13 | RX 560 |
 | 13 | 14 | RX 560 |
 | 10 | 11 | RX 560 |
Verdict
It's a tie: both GPUs win in 0 out of 10 games
At CheckFPS we measured both cards across 10 popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K on a reference CPU. Performance is practically tied at every resolution, so the decision comes down to price and current availability.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the Intel Arc A310 with the RX 560.
Which is better, the Intel Arc A310 or the RX 560?
On average at 1080p, the Intel Arc A310 is 0% faster than the RX 560. The best one for you depends on your resolution, budget and whether you prioritise ray tracing or price.
Which is better at 4K?
At 4K Ultra, the Intel Arc A310 averages 5 FPS and the RX 560 5 FPS across the most popular games. For smooth 4K, enabling upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps on both.
Is it worth paying more for the faster one?
At 1080p or 1440p the FPS gap may not justify the extra cost; at 4K or with ray tracing the faster card matters more. Check the by-resolution table to decide.
Which has better ray tracing and upscaling?
AI upscaling (DLSS on NVIDIA, FSR on AMD, XeSS on Intel) raises FPS on both; for ray tracing, GeForce RTX cards usually lead. See each card’s support above.
How big is the FPS difference between them?
On average across top games, the gap is around 0% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.
Intel Arc A310 vs 560: what's the real difference?
In performance, the Intel Arc A310 beats the RX 560 by around 0% more FPS on average at 1080p — the gap shifts a bit by resolution, as shown in the table above. If you're torn between the Intel Arc A310 and the 560 on price, the price and $/FPS section above can help you decide.
