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Arc 7-Core iGPU
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Radeon R9 390X
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is positioned at rank #82 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Arc 7-Core iGPU
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc 7-Core iGPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Arc 7-Core iGPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 390X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc 7-Core iGPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 390X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Arc 7-Core iGPU | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) |
| Longevity | Xe LPG (2023) (5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | Standard Buffer (0 MB) | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (277mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc 7-Core iGPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Arc 7-Core iGPU and Radeon R9 390X
Arc 7-Core iGPU
The Arc 7-Core iGPU is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The boost clock speed is 2200 MHz. It has 7 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,349 points.
Radeon R9 390X
The Radeon R9 390X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,278 points. Launch price was $429.
Graphics Performance
The Arc 7-Core iGPU scores 9,349 and the Radeon R9 390X reaches 9,278 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is built on Xe LPG while the Radeon R9 390X uses GCN 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 7 (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 2,816 (Radeon R9 390X). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 1050 MHz.
| Feature | Arc 7-Core iGPU | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,349 | 9,278 |
| Architecture | Xe LPG | GCN 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 7 | 2816+40129% |
| Boost Clock | 2200 MHz+110% | 1050 MHz |
| L1 Cache | 1.3 MB+88% | 0.69 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc 7-Core iGPU | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc 7-Core iGPU comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 390X has 8 GB. The Radeon R9 390X offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 512-bit.
| Feature | Arc 7-Core iGPU | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 384 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 512-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 390X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc 7-Core iGPU | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (12_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 390X). Decoder: QuickSync vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2 (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (Radeon R9 390X).
| Feature | Arc 7-Core iGPU | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync | VCE 2.0 |
| Decoder | QuickSync | UVD 4.2 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc 7-Core iGPU draws 15W versus the Radeon R9 390X's 275W — a 179.3% difference. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 750W (Radeon R9 390X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 277mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 95 vs 80.
| Feature | Arc 7-Core iGPU | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-95% | 275W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-33% | 750W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 277mm |
| Height | 0mm | 129mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 95 | 80-16% |
| Perf/Watt | 623.3+1750% | 33.7 |
Value Analysis
The Arc 7-Core iGPU launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the Radeon R9 390X launched at $429 and now averages $70. The Arc 7-Core iGPU costs 100+% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Arc 7-Core iGPU) vs 132.5 (Radeon R9 390X) — the Arc 7-Core iGPU offers Infinity% better value. The Arc 7-Core iGPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | Arc 7-Core iGPU | Radeon R9 390X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-54% | $429 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $70 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 132.5 |
| Codename | Meteor Lake iGPU | Grenada |
| Release | December 14 2023 | June 18 2015 |
| Ranking | #375 | #287 |
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