Arc A530M vs GeForce RTX 2060

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc A530M

65

8,013

0.0%

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

14,114

+76.1%

GeForce GTX 1650

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

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 A530M is positioned at rank #243 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 A530M

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

99%

#233

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

542%

#235

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

491%

#236

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

490%

#240

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

446%

#241

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

443%

#243

Arc A530M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#252

GeForce 720A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

96%

#253

GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

95%

#254

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $60

94%

#257

GeForce GTX 770M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

93%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 76.1% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A530M.

Insight	Arc A530M	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-76.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+76.1%)
Longevity	Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 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 A530M and GeForce RTX 2060

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 RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc A530M scores 8,013 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 76.1%. The Arc A530M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Arc A530M) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 3.994 TFLOPS (Arc A530M) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1300 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 12 RT cores (Arc A530M) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060) with 192 Tensor cores vs 240.

Feature	Arc A530M	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	8,013	14,114+76%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Turing
Process Node	6 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1536	1920+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.994 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS+62%
Boost Clock	1300 MHz	1680 MHz+29%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	96	120+25%
L2 Cache	8 MB+167%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	12	30+150%
Tensor Cores	192	240+25%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc A530M	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	XeSS	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A530M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Arc A530M) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A530M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the Arc A530M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A530M	GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	336 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	8 MB+167%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A530M) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A530M	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A530M) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A530M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	Arc A530M	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A530M draws 65W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 84.4% difference. The Arc A530M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A530M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 72.

Feature	Arc A530M	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	65W-59%	160W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	229mm
Height	0mm	113mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	72-10%
Perf/Watt	123.3+40%	88.2