Arc A530M vs Radeon R9 290 / 390

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

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Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

99%

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Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

542%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

491%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

490%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

446%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

443%

#243

Arc A530M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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GeForce 720A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

96%

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GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

95%

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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $60

94%

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GeForce GTX 770M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Arc A530M is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Arc A530M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 290 / 390 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 290 / 390 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A530M.

Insight	Arc A530M	Radeon R9 290 / 390
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)
Longevity	Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (275mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 290 / 390 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.

Arc A530M Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 290 / 390 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A530M and Radeon R9 290 / 390

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.

Radeon R9 290 / 390

The Radeon R9 290 / 390 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,150 points. Launch price was $329.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A530M scores 8,013 and the Radeon R9 290 / 390 reaches 8,150 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A530M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon R9 290 / 390 uses GCN 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Arc A530M) vs 2,560 (Radeon R9 290 / 390). Raw compute: 3.994 TFLOPS (Arc A530M) vs 5.12 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 290 / 390). Boost clocks: 1300 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Arc A530M	Radeon R9 290 / 390
G3D Mark Score	8,013	8,150+2%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	GCN 2.0
Process Node	6 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1536	2560+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.994 TFLOPS	5.12 TFLOPS+28%
Boost Clock	1300 MHz+30%	1000 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	96	160+67%
L2 Cache	8 MB+700%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc A530M	Radeon R9 290 / 390
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Arc A530M) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon R9 290 / 390) — a 42.9% advantage for the Radeon R9 290 / 390. Bus width: 128-bit vs 512-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A530M) vs 1 MB (Radeon R9 290 / 390) — the Arc A530M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A530M	Radeon R9 290 / 390
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	320 GB/s+43%
Bus Width	128-bit	512-bit+300%
L2 Cache	8 MB+700%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A530M) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 290 / 390). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	Arc A530M	Radeon R9 290 / 390
DirectX	12.2+2%	12.0
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 A530M) vs VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 290 / 390). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs UVD 4.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A530M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Radeon R9 290 / 390).

Feature	Arc A530M	Radeon R9 290 / 390
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	VCE 2.0
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	UVD 4.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A530M draws 65W versus the Radeon R9 290 / 390's 300W — a 128.8% difference. The Arc A530M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A530M) vs 750W (Radeon R9 290 / 390). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 275mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 95°C.

Feature	Arc A530M	Radeon R9 290 / 390
TDP	65W-78%	300W
Recommended PSU	500W-33%	750W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	0mm	275mm
Height	0mm	109mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-16%	95°C
Perf/Watt	123.3+353%	27.2