Arc Pro A30M vs Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

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 Intel Arc Pro A30M is positioned at rank 30 and the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire is on rank 123, so the Intel Arc Pro A30M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

#113

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

289%

#115

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

262%

#116

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

261%

#120

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

238%

#121

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

236%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#125

GeForce GT 550M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#131

GeForce GT 335M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Intel Arc Pro A30M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2011). The Intel Arc Pro A30M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Intel Arc Pro A30M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire.

Insight	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4%)
Longevity	Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Terascale 2 (2009−2015))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel Arc Pro A30M 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.

Intel Arc Pro A30M Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Intel Arc Pro A30M and Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

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.

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2011. It features the Terascale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,637 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Intel Arc Pro A30M scores 5,862 and the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire reaches 5,637 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire uses Terascale 2, both on 6 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 1,920 (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire).

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
G3D Mark Score	5,862+4%	5,637
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Terascale 2
Process Node	6 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	1024	1920+88%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 256-bit x2.

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	115.2 GB/s x2
Bus Width	System	256-bit x2

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Power & Dimensions

The Intel Arc Pro A30M draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire's 50W — a 0% difference. The Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.