Arc Pro A30M vs Radeon R9 280X

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%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Intel Arc Pro A30M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2013). 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 R9 280X lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 280X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Intel Arc Pro A30M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon R9 280X
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%)
Longevity	Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 280X 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Intel Arc Pro A30M and Radeon R9 280X

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 R9 280X

The Radeon R9 280X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 8 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,100 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

The Intel Arc Pro A30M scores 5,862 and the Radeon R9 280X reaches 6,100 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon R9 280X uses GCN 1.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 280X). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 280X). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon R9 280X
G3D Mark Score	5,862	6,100+4%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	GCN 1.0
Process Node	6 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	2048+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.096 TFLOPS	4.096 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2000 MHz+100%	1000 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64	128+100%
L2 Cache	4 MB+433%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon R9 280X
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 Intel Arc Pro A30M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 280X 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. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon R9 280X) — the Intel Arc Pro A30M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon R9 280X
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	288 GB/s
Bus Width	System	384-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+433%	0.75 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Intel Arc Pro A30M draws 50W versus the Radeon R9 280X's 200W — a 120% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 500W (Radeon R9 280X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin.