Arc A370M vs Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X

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 A370M is positioned at rank #211 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Arc A370M

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Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

88%

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

422%

#203

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

383%

#204

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

382%

#208

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

347%

#209

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

345%

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Arc A370M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#212

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

100%

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Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

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Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

95%

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Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

92%

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Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

91%

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GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

88%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Arc A370M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). The Arc A370M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc A370M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Arc A370M	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)
Longevity	Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (275mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A370M and Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X

Arc A370M

The Arc A370M 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 1550 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,115 points.

Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X

The Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,248 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A370M scores 5,115 and the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X reaches 5,248 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A370M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X uses GCN 1.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Arc A370M) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X). Raw compute: 3.174 TFLOPS (Arc A370M) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X). Boost clocks: 1550 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Arc A370M	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
G3D Mark Score	5,115	5,248+3%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	GCN 1.0
Process Node	6 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	2048+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.174 TFLOPS	4.096 TFLOPS+29%
Boost Clock	1550 MHz+55%	1000 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64	128+100%
L1 Cache	1.5 MB+200%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+433%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc A370M	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
Upscaling Tech	XeSS	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A370M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X has 3 GB. The Arc A370M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (Arc A370M) vs 264 GB/s (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) — a 135.7% advantage for the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X. Bus width: 64-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Arc A370M) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X) — the Arc A370M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A370M	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	264 GB/s+136%
Bus Width	64-bit	384-bit+500%
L2 Cache	4 MB+433%	0.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A370M) vs 12 (11_1) (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Arc A370M	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (11_1)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A370M) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs UVD 3.2. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A370M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4 (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X).

Feature	Arc A370M	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	VCE 1.0
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	UVD 3.2
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,MPEG-4

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A370M draws 35W versus the Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X's 200W — a 140.4% difference. The Arc A370M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc A370M) vs 500W (Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 275mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 90 vs 80 C.

Feature	Arc A370M	Radeon HD 7970 / R9 280X
TDP	35W-83%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	0mm	275mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	90	80 C-11%
Perf/Watt	146.1+458%	26.2