Arc A530M vs Radeon RX590 GME
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.
Performance Per Dollar Arc A530M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX590 GME
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX590 GME is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 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 | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.2%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| 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 Radeon RX590 GME 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 RX590 GME
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 RX590 GME
The Radeon RX590 GME is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,349 points. Launch price was $279.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A530M scores 8,013 and the Radeon RX590 GME reaches 8,349 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A530M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon RX590 GME uses GCN 4.0, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Arc A530M) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX590 GME). Raw compute: 3.994 TFLOPS (Arc A530M) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX590 GME). Boost clocks: 1300 MHz vs 1545 MHz.
| Feature | Arc A530M | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,013 | 8,349+4% |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 2304+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.994 TFLOPS | 7.119 TFLOPS+78% |
| Boost Clock | 1300 MHz | 1545 MHz+19% |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 96 | 144+50% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A530M | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| 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 RX590 GME has 8 GB. The Radeon RX590 GME offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A530M) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX590 GME) — the Arc A530M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A530M | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A530M) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX590 GME). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A530M | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RX590 GME). 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 RX590 GME).
| Feature | Arc A530M | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RX590 GME's 175W — a 91.7% difference. The Arc A530M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A530M) vs 500W (Radeon RX590 GME). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Arc A530M | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-63% | 175W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 241mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 123.3+158% | 47.7 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A530M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | Arc A530M | Radeon RX590 GME |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $173 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $115 |
| Codename | DG2-256 | Polaris 30 |
| Release | August 1 2023 | November 15 2018 |
| Ranking | #317 | #285 |
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