Arc A530M vs Quadro K6000
Arc A530M
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Quadro K6000
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Arc A530M is positioned at rank 243 and the Quadro K6000 is on rank 319, so the Arc A530M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Arc A530M
Performance Per Dollar Quadro K6000
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A530M is significantly newer (2023 vs 2013). The Arc A530M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro K6000 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A530M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro K6000 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Arc A530M | Quadro K6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (265mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A530M 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 A530M and Quadro K6000
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.
Quadro K6000
The Quadro K6000 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 797 MHz to 902 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,993 points. Launch price was $5,265.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A530M scores 8,013 and the Quadro K6000 reaches 7,993 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A530M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Quadro K6000 uses Kepler, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Arc A530M) vs 2,880 (Quadro K6000). Raw compute: 3.994 TFLOPS (Arc A530M) vs 5.196 TFLOPS (Quadro K6000). Boost clocks: 1300 MHz vs 902 MHz.
| Feature | Arc A530M | Quadro K6000 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,013 | 7,993 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 2880+88% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.994 TFLOPS | 5.196 TFLOPS+30% |
| Boost Clock | 1300 MHz+44% | 902 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 48 |
| TMUs | 96 | 240+150% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+433% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A530M | Quadro K6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc A530M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro K6000 has 12 GB. The Quadro K6000 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Arc A530M) vs 211 GB/s (Quadro K6000) — a 6.2% advantage for the Arc A530M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A530M) vs 1.5 MB (Quadro K6000) — the Arc A530M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A530M | Quadro K6000 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s+6% | 211 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+433% | 1.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A530M) vs 11.0 (Quadro K6000). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A530M | Quadro K6000 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+11% | 11.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A530M) vs NVENC 1.0 (Quadro K6000). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs PureVideo HD VP5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A530M) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Quadro K6000).
| Feature | Arc A530M | Quadro K6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | NVENC 1.0 |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A530M draws 65W versus the Quadro K6000's 225W — a 110.3% difference. The Arc A530M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A530M) vs 350W (Quadro K6000). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 265mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Arc A530M | Quadro K6000 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-71% | 225W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 265mm |
| Height | 0mm | 110mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 123.3+247% | 35.5 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A530M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2013).
| Feature | Arc A530M | Quadro K6000 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $5265 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $300 |
| Codename | DG2-256 | GK110B |
| Release | August 1 2023 | July 23 2013 |
| Ranking | #317 | #318 |
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