Arc A730M vs Radeon RX 6500 XT
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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Arc A730M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6500 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A730M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% 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 RX 6500 XT.
| Insight | Arc A730M | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Arc A730M and Radeon RX 6500 XT
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 RX 6500 XT
The Radeon RX 6500 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2610 MHz to 2815 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 107W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,603 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A730M scores 9,808 and the Radeon RX 6500 XT reaches 9,603 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A730M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon RX 6500 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on a 6 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A730M) vs 1,024 (Radeon RX 6500 XT). Raw compute: 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M) vs 5.765 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6500 XT). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 2815 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (Arc A730M) vs 16 (Radeon RX 6500 XT) with 384 Tensor cores.
| Feature | Arc A730M | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,808+2% | 9,603 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+200% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.6 TFLOPS+119% | 5.765 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2050 MHz | 2815 MHz+37% |
| ROPs | 96+200% | 32 |
| TMUs | 192+200% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB+1700% | 0.25 MB |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+1100% | 1 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24+50% | 16 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500 XT is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Arc A730M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Arc A730M | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| 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 RX 6500 XT 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 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6500 XT) — a 133.3% advantage for the Arc A730M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (Arc A730M) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX 6500 XT) — the Arc A730M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A730M | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+200% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s+133% | 144 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+200% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+1100% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A730M) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500 XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | Arc A730M | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A730M) vs None (Radeon RX 6500 XT). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs VCN 3.0 (Limited). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A730M) vs MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) (Radeon RX 6500 XT).
| Feature | Arc A730M | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | None |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | VCN 3.0 (Limited) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A730M draws 80W versus the Radeon RX 6500 XT's 107W — a 28.9% difference. The Arc A730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A730M) vs 400W (Radeon RX 6500 XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 172mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Arc A730M | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-25% | 107W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 400W-20% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 172mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 122.6+37% | 89.7 |
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