Radeon HD 7990 vs Arc Pro A30M

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 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 HD 7990 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 5.3% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 7990.

Insight	Radeon HD 7990	Intel Arc Pro A30M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (305mm)	—

💎 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.

Radeon HD 7990 Benchmark Check

Intel Arc Pro A30M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 7990	Intel Arc Pro A30M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	XeSS
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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