Arc A530M vs GeForce GTX 780

CPU

GPU

Arc A530M

2023Core: 900 MHzBoost: 1300 MHz

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GeForce GTX 780

2013Core: 863 MHzBoost: 900 MHz

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Arc A530M vs GeForce GTX 780 Performance Spectrum

Arc A530M

4 GB 65

8,013

+0.7%

7,957

0.0%

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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.

Arc A530M vs GeForce GTX 780 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Arc A530M vs GeForce GTX 780: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Arc A530M

2023

Why buy it

✅Better long-term bet: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 65W instead of 250W, a 185W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 780 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 15.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 780

2013

Why buy it

✅32.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2013 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌284.6% higher power demand at 250W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 780 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 32.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Arc A530M instead at 8,013 vs 7,957, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Arc A530M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 6nm process instead of 28nm, 12 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2013. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 780 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 780 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Arc A530M has the stronger long-term case.

Arc A530M vs GeForce GTX 780 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Arc A530M

The Arc A530M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 1 2023. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1300 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,013 points.

GeForce GTX 780

The GeForce GTX 780 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 863 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,957 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A530M scores 8,013 and the GeForce GTX 780 reaches 7,957 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A530M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce GTX 780 uses Kepler, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Arc A530M) vs 2,304 (GeForce GTX 780). Raw compute: 3.994 TFLOPS (Arc A530M) vs 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780). Boost clocks: 1300 MHz vs 900 MHz.

Feature	Arc A530M	GeForce GTX 780
G3D Mark Score	8,013	7,957
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Kepler
Process Node	6 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	2304+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.994 TFLOPS	4.156 TFLOPS+4%
Boost Clock	1300 MHz+44%	900 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	96	192+100%
L2 Cache	8 MB+433%	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 780 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Arc A530M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	Arc A530M	GeForce GTX 780
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A530M has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 780 carries 6 GB. GeForce GTX 780 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Arc A530M) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 780) — a 28.6% advantage for the GeForce GTX 780. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the Arc A530M and 384-bit on the GeForce GTX 780. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A530M) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780) — the Arc A530M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A530M	GeForce GTX 780
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	288 GB/s+29%
Bus Width	128-bit	384-bit+200%
L2 Cache	8 MB+433%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A530M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 780). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A530M	GeForce GTX 780
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.3+30%	1.0
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A530M) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 780). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC 1st Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A530M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 780).

Feature	Arc A530M	GeForce GTX 780
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	NVENC 1st Gen
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A530M draws 65W versus the GeForce GTX 780's 250W — a 117.5% difference. The Arc A530M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A530M) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 780). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.

Feature	Arc A530M	GeForce GTX 780
TDP	65W-74%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	80
Perf/Watt	123.3+288%	31.8

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Arc A530M (2023 vs 2013).

Feature	Arc A530M	GeForce GTX 780
MSRP	—	$499
Codename	DG2-256	GK110
Release	August 1 2023	May 23 2013
Ranking	#317	#320

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