Arc A530M
VS
Radeon RX 470/570

Arc A530M vs Radeon RX 470/570

Intel

Arc A530M

2023Core: 900 MHzBoost: 1300 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 470/570

2016Core: 926 MHzBoost: 1206 MHz

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. 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
491%
#236
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
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

⚠️ 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.

InsightArc A530MRadeon 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

Intel

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.

AMD

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.

FeatureArc A530MRadeon 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)

FeatureArc A530MRadeon 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
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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.

FeatureArc A530MRadeon 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
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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.

FeatureArc A530MRadeon RX 470/570
DirectX
12.2+2%
12.0
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 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).

FeatureArc A530MRadeon 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
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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.

FeatureArc A530MRadeon 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
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Value Analysis

The Arc A530M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).

FeatureArc A530MRadeon RX 470/570
MSRP
$179
Avg Price (30d)
$40
Codename
DG2-256
Ellesmere
Release
August 1 2023
August 4 2016
Ranking
#317
#315