Arc A530M vs Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
Arc A530M
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Arc A530M is positioned at rank 243 and the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is on rank 150, so the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design 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 RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% 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 | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| 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 | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design 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 RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
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 RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,119 points.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A530M scores 8,013 and the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design reaches 8,119 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A530M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Arc A530M) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 3.994 TFLOPS (Arc A530M) vs 5.599 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1300 MHz vs 1215 MHz. Ray tracing: 12 RT cores (Arc A530M) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) with 192 Tensor cores vs 288.
| Feature | Arc A530M | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,013 | 8,119+1% |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Turing |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 2304+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.994 TFLOPS | 5.599 TFLOPS+40% |
| Boost Clock | 1300 MHz+7% | 1215 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 96 | 144+50% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+100% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 12 | 36+200% |
| Tensor Cores | 192 | 288+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A530M | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc A530M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design has 6 GB. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A530M) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) — the Arc A530M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A530M | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+100% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A530M) vs 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A530M | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A530M) vs NVENC 7th Gen (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A530M) vs H.265,H.264 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | Arc A530M | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | NVDEC 4th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.265,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A530M draws 65W versus the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design's 60W — a 8% difference. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A530M) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs Unknown.
| Feature | Arc A530M | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W | 60W-8% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | Unknown-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 123.3 | 135.3+10% |
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