AR-53 vs ARG-5
ARG-5 leads on Burst DPS (1,047 vs 1,221.5). Across 7 stats, AR-53 wins 1 and ARG-5 wins 3.
- Better Burst DPS
- ARG-51,047 vs 1,221.5
- AR-53
- wins 1 stats
- ARG-5
- wins 3 stats
- Kind
- Weapons
Stat by stat
Calculated| Stat |  AR-53 | ARG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Item | Automatic | Automatic |
| Damage per shot | 90 | 105 |
| Rounds per minute | 698 | 698 |
| Burst DPS | 1,047 | 1,221.5 |
| Magazine | 30 | 30 |
| Damage per magazine | 2,700 | 3,150 |
| Durability | 600 | 600 |
| Trade value (Bucks) ↓ | 231 | 770 |
Green marks the better value per row; ↓ means lower is better.
Data: Permafrost Early Access preview build 0.44.2.4552-playtest — refreshed at the Oct 9 launch. How we source this
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| Item | AR-53 | ARG-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Damage per shot | 90 | 105 best |
| Rounds per minute | 698 best | 698 best |
| Burst DPS | 1,047 | 1,221.5 best |
| Magazine | 30 best | 30 best |
| Damage per magazine | 2,700 | 3,150 best |
| Durability | 600 best | 600 best |
| Trade value (Bucks) | 231 best | 770 |
Green marks the best value in each row (↓ = lower is better).
ARG-5 is the better choice on Burst DPS (1,047 vs 1,221.5). Across 7 compared stats AR-53 wins 1 and ARG-5 wins 3. Use the tool below to add a third option or swap either item.
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AR-53 vs ARG-5 FAQ
Is AR-53 or ARG-5 better in Permafrost?
ARG-5 leads on Burst DPS (1,047 vs 1,221.5); AR-53 wins 1 of 7 stats and ARG-5 wins 3.
What are the main differences?
AR-53 is a Automatic and ARG-5 is a Automatic; the table above lists every stat with the better value highlighted.
Can I compare more items?
Yes: the tool on this page takes up to four Weapons items.