Arc A350M vs Radeon R9 Nano
Arc A350M
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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 A350M is positioned at rank #86 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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A350M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The Arc A350M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 Nano lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R9 Nano is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc A350M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Arc A350M | Radeon R9 Nano |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 Nano 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 A350M and Radeon R9 Nano
Arc A350M
The Arc A350M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,500 points.
Radeon R9 Nano
The Radeon R9 Nano is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 27 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,609 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A350M scores 4,500 and the Radeon R9 Nano reaches 4,609 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A350M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon R9 Nano uses GCN 3.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 768 (Arc A350M) vs 4,096 (Radeon R9 Nano). Raw compute: 1.766 TFLOPS (Arc A350M) vs 8.192 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 Nano). Boost clocks: 1150 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | Arc A350M | Radeon R9 Nano |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,500 | 4,609+2% |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 4096+433% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.766 TFLOPS | 8.192 TFLOPS+364% |
| Boost Clock | 1150 MHz+15% | 1000 MHz |
| ROPs | 24 | 64+167% |
| TMUs | 48 | 256+433% |
| L1 Cache | 1.1 MB+10% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A350M | Radeon R9 Nano |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A350M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 Nano has 2 GB. The Arc A350M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (Arc A350M) vs 512 GB/s (Radeon R9 Nano) — a 357.1% advantage for the Radeon R9 Nano. Bus width: 64-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Arc A350M) vs 2 MB (Radeon R9 Nano) — the Arc A350M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A350M | Radeon R9 Nano |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | HBM |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 512 GB/s+357% |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 4096-bit+6300% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A350M) vs 12 (Radeon R9 Nano). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A350M | Radeon R9 Nano |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Intel Media Engine (Arc A350M) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 Nano). Decoder: Intel Media Engine vs UVD 6.0.
| Feature | Arc A350M | Radeon R9 Nano |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Intel Media Engine | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | Intel Media Engine | UVD 6.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A350M draws 25W versus the Radeon R9 Nano's 175W — a 150% difference. The Arc A350M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc A350M) vs 550W (Radeon R9 Nano). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 152mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Arc A350M | Radeon R9 Nano |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 25W-86% | 175W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 152mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 180.0+584% | 26.3 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A350M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).
| Feature | Arc A350M | Radeon R9 Nano |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $649 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $200 |
| Codename | DG2-128 | Fiji |
| Release | March 30 2022 | August 27 2015 |
| Ranking | #418 | #306 |
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