
Arc A530M vs Radeon RX 470/570

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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A530M is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). 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 RX 470/570 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 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 470/570 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Arc A530M | Radeon RX 470/570 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 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 Radeon RX 470/570

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 RX 470/570
The Radeon RX 470/570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 926 MHz to 1206 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,935 points. Launch price was $179.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A530M scores 8,013 and the Radeon RX 470/570 reaches 7,935 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A530M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon RX 470/570 uses GCN 4.0, both on 6 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Arc A530M) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 470/570). Raw compute: 3.994 TFLOPS (Arc A530M) vs 4.94 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 470/570). Boost clocks: 1300 MHz vs 1206 MHz.
| Feature | Arc A530M | Radeon RX 470/570 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,013 | 7,935 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 2048+33% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.994 TFLOPS | 4.94 TFLOPS+24% |
| Boost Clock | 1300 MHz+8% | 1206 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 96 | 128+33% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A530M | Radeon RX 470/570 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc A530M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 470/570 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 470/570 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A530M) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 470/570) — the Arc A530M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A530M | Radeon RX 470/570 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A530M) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 470/570). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A530M | Radeon RX 470/570 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A530M) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 470/570). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A530M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 470/570).
| Feature | Arc A530M | Radeon RX 470/570 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A530M draws 65W versus the Radeon RX 470/570's 120W — a 59.5% difference. The Arc A530M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A530M) vs 450W (Radeon RX 470/570). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Arc A530M | Radeon RX 470/570 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-46% | 120W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 240mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 123.3+87% | 66.1 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A530M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).
| Feature | Arc A530M | Radeon RX 470/570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $179 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | DG2-256 | Ellesmere |
| Release | August 1 2023 | August 4 2016 |
| Ranking | #317 | #315 |
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