Intel Arc Pro A30M
VS
Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

Intel Arc Pro A30M vs Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

Intel

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 2000 MHz
VS

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

2023Boost: 1250 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 Intel Arc Pro A30M is positioned at rank #30 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 Intel Arc Pro A30M

#9
Intel Arc Pro B50
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
90%
#11
Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
MSRP: $900|Avg: $300
85%
#15
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
378%
#16
Radeon PRO W7500
MSRP: $429|Avg: $401
79%
#18
Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340
78%
#19
RTX A2000 12GB
MSRP: $449|Avg: $380
78%
#20
Radeon Pro Vega 56
MSRP: $399|Avg: $60
78%
#21
RTX A2000
MSRP: $450|Avg: $320
77%
#30
Intel Arc Pro A30M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#33
Radeon PRO W6400
MSRP: $229|Avg: $200
94%
#36
T600
MSRP: $200|Avg: $180
82%
#43
P106-100
MSRP: $224|Avg: $30
76%
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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Intel Arc Pro A30M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightIntel Arc Pro A30MQualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)
Leading raw performance (+2.4%)
Longevity
Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)
Legacy (4nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS 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 Intel Arc Pro A30M and Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

Intel

Intel Arc Pro A30M

The Intel Arc Pro A30M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 8 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,862 points.

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is manufactured by Qualcomm. It was released in October 26 2023. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,000 points.

Graphics Performance

The Intel Arc Pro A30M scores 5,862 and the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS reaches 6,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 1,024 (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 1,536 (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 1250 MHz.

FeatureIntel Arc Pro A30MQualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
G3D Mark Score
5,862
6,000+2%
Process Node
6 nm
4 nm
Shading Units
1024
1536+50%
Boost Clock
2000 MHz+60%
1250 MHz

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureIntel Arc Pro A30MQualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
Upscaling Tech
XeSS
FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Intel Arc Pro A30M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS has 0 MB. The Intel Arc Pro A30M offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit.

FeatureIntel Arc Pro A30MQualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
Shared System RAM
Memory Type
Shared
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
System
135 GB/s
Bus Width
System
128-bit
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Power & Dimensions

The Intel Arc Pro A30M draws 50W versus the Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS's 30W — a 50% difference. The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 1W (Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Integrated.

FeatureIntel Arc Pro A30MQualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
TDP
50W
30W-40%
Recommended PSU
350W
1W-100%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
Integrated
Perf/Watt
117.2
200.0+71%
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Value Analysis

The Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).

FeatureIntel Arc Pro A30MQualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 3.8 TFLOPS
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$0
Codename
DG2-128
Release
August 8 2022
October 26 2023
Ranking
#402
#459