Arc A730M vs Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X

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 A730M is positioned at rank #196 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 A730M

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Arc A730M

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100%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Arc A730M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The Arc A730M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Arc A730M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% 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 R9 Fury + Fury X.

Insight	Arc A730M	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)
Longevity	Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 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.

Arc A730M Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A730M and Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X

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 R9 Fury + Fury X

The Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 24 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,741 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A730M scores 9,808 and the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X reaches 9,741 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A730M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X uses GCN 3.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A730M) vs 4,096 (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X). Raw compute: 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	Arc A730M	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
G3D Mark Score	9,808	9,741
Architecture	Generation 12.7	GCN 3.0
Process Node	6 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	3072	4096+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.6 TFLOPS+46%	8.602 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2050 MHz+95%	1050 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	192	256+33%
L1 Cache	4.5 MB+350%	1 MB
L2 Cache	12 MB+500%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc A730M	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
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 A730M comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X has 4 GB. The Arc A730M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (Arc A730M) vs 512 GB/s (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X) — a 52.4% advantage for the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X. Bus width: 192-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (Arc A730M) vs 2 MB (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X) — the Arc A730M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A730M	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	HBM
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	512 GB/s+52%
Bus Width	192-bit	4096-bit+2033%
L2 Cache	12 MB+500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A730M) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A730M	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
DirectX	12.2+2%	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6+5%	4.4
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A730M) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A730M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X).

Feature	Arc A730M	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	VCE 3.0
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	UVD 6.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A730M draws 80W versus the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X's 275W — a 109.9% difference. The Arc A730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A730M) vs 600W (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 195mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 65°C.

Feature	Arc A730M	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
TDP	80W-71%	275W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Length	0mm	195mm
Height	0mm	115mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	65°C-19%
Perf/Watt	122.6+246%	35.4