Arc Pro A30M vs Radeon HD 7990

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 3 GB).
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 375W, a 325W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon HD 7990 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Radeon HD 7990

2013

Why buy it

✅9.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌650% higher power demand at 375W vs 50W.

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022

Radeon HD 7990

2013

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 3 GB).
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 375W, a 325W reduction.

Why buy it

✅9.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon HD 7990 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌650% higher power demand at 375W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

So, is Intel Arc Pro A30M better than Radeon HD 7990?

Yes. Intel Arc Pro A30M is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon HD 7990 averages 9.1% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 5,862 vs 5,566 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Intel Arc Pro A30M is a 2022 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon HD 7990 is a 2013 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Intel Arc Pro A30M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2013, more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 3 GB, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling, and a 6nm process instead of 28nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Intel Arc Pro A30M is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Intel Arc Pro A30M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $999 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 5.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon HD 7990 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon HD 7990 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon HD 7990 is 2013 hardware with 3 GB of VRAM, 5,566 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 7990 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon HD 7990
1080p
low	101 FPS	77 FPS
medium	90 FPS	63 FPS
high	76 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	33 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	65 FPS
medium	78 FPS	54 FPS
high	65 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	46 FPS	24 FPS
medium	43 FPS	23 FPS
high	31 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	12 FPS

Open Intel Arc Pro A30M Open Radeon HD 7990

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon HD 7990
1080p
low	143 FPS	143 FPS
medium	105 FPS	118 FPS
high	74 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	71 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	88 FPS
medium	61 FPS	66 FPS
high	46 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	42 FPS	37 FPS
medium	31 FPS	28 FPS
high	25 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	16 FPS

Open Intel Arc Pro A30M Open Radeon HD 7990

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon HD 7990
1080p
low	264 FPS	250 FPS
medium	211 FPS	200 FPS
high	176 FPS	167 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	125 FPS
1440p
low	198 FPS	188 FPS
medium	158 FPS	150 FPS
high	132 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	132 FPS	125 FPS
medium	106 FPS	100 FPS
high	86 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	63 FPS

Open Intel Arc Pro A30M Open Radeon HD 7990

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon HD 7990
1080p
low	264 FPS	145 FPS
medium	211 FPS	116 FPS
high	176 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	198 FPS	107 FPS
medium	158 FPS	87 FPS
high	132 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	100 FPS	63 FPS
medium	77 FPS	48 FPS
high	67 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	26 FPS

Open Intel Arc Pro A30M Open Radeon HD 7990

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Intel Arc Pro A30M and Radeon HD 7990

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 7990

The Radeon HD 7990 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 950 MHz to 1000 MHz. It has 2048 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 375W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,566 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Intel Arc Pro A30M scores 5,862 versus the Radeon HD 7990's 5,566 — the Intel Arc Pro A30M leads by 5.3%. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon HD 7990 uses GCN 1.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 2,048 (Radeon HD 7990). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 4.096 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 7990). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon HD 7990
G3D Mark Score	5,862+5%	5,566
Architecture	Generation 12.7	GCN 1.0
Process Node	6 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	2048 ×2+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.096 TFLOPS	4.096 TFLOPS ×2
Boost Clock	2000 MHz+100%	1000 MHz
ROPs	32	32 ×2
TMUs	64	128 ×2+100%
L2 Cache	4 MB+433%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon HD 7990
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Intel Arc Pro A30M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 7990 has 3 GB. The Intel Arc Pro A30M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 384-bit x2. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7990) — the Intel Arc Pro A30M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon HD 7990
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	288 GB/s x2
Bus Width	System	384-bit x2
L2 Cache	4 MB+433%	0.75 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Intel Arc Pro A30M draws 50W versus the Radeon HD 7990's 375W — a 152.9% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 750W (Radeon HD 7990). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin.

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon HD 7990
TDP	50W-87%	375W
Recommended PSU	350W-53%	750W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Length	—	305mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	117.2+692%	14.8