Arc A730M vs Radeon 8040S
Arc A730M
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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 A730M is positioned at rank 196 and the Radeon 8040S is on rank 216, so the Arc A730M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Arc A730M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 8040S
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A730M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 8040S.
| Insight | Arc A730M | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A730M 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 A730M and Radeon 8040S
Arc A730M
The Arc A730M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,808 points.
Radeon 8040S
The Radeon 8040S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2800 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,756 points.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A730M scores 9,808 and the Radeon 8040S reaches 9,756 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A730M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon 8040S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 6 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A730M) vs 1,024 (Radeon 8040S). Raw compute: 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M) vs 5.734 TFLOPS (Radeon 8040S). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 2800 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (Arc A730M) vs 16 (Radeon 8040S) with 384 Tensor cores.
| Feature | Arc A730M | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,808 | 9,756 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+200% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.6 TFLOPS+120% | 5.734 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2050 MHz | 2800 MHz+37% |
| ROPs | 96+200% | 32 |
| TMUs | 192+200% | 64 |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+50% | 8 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24+50% | 16 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A730M | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A730M comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8040S has 4 GB. The Arc A730M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 12 MB (Arc A730M) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8040S) — the Arc A730M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A730M | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+200% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+50% | 8 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A730M) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8040S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A730M | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A730M) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8040S). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A730M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8040S).
| Feature | Arc A730M | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | VCN 4.5 |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | VCN 4.5 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A730M draws 80W versus the Radeon 8040S's 55W — a 37% difference. The Radeon 8040S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A730M) vs 500W (Radeon 8040S). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Arc A730M | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W | 55W-31% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 122.6 | 177.4+45% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 8040S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | Arc A730M | Radeon 8040S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $400 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $400 |
| Codename | DG2-512 | Strix Halo |
| Release | 2022 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #264 | #265 |
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