Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design vs Arc A530M
Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is positioned at rank 150 and the Arc A530M is on rank 243, so the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
Performance Per Dollar Arc A530M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A530M.
| Insight | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | Arc A530M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design 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 Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design and Arc A530M
Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,119 points.
Arc A530M
The Arc A530M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 1 2023. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1300 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,013 points.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design scores 8,119 and the Arc A530M reaches 8,013 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Arc A530M uses Generation 12.7, both on 12 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 1,536 (Arc A530M). Raw compute: 5.599 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 3.994 TFLOPS (Arc A530M). Boost clocks: 1215 MHz vs 1300 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 12 (Arc A530M) with 288 Tensor cores vs 192.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | Arc A530M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,119+1% | 8,013 |
| Architecture | Turing | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+50% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.599 TFLOPS+40% | 3.994 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1215 MHz | 1300 MHz+7% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 144+50% | 96 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36+200% | 12 |
| Tensor Cores | 288+50% | 192 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Arc A530M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | Arc A530M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A530M has 4 GB. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 8 MB (Arc A530M) — the Arc A530M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | Arc A530M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 8 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 12.2 (Arc A530M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | Arc A530M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc A530M). Decoder: NVDEC 4th Gen vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.265,H.264 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A530M).
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | Arc A530M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | NVDEC 4th Gen | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.265,H.264 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design draws 60W versus the Arc A530M's 65W — a 8% difference. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (Arc A530M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 80°C.
| Feature | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design | Arc A530M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 60W-8% | 65W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | Unknown-100% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 135.3+10% | 123.3 |
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