Radeon R9 290 / 390 vs Arc A530M

Radeon R9 290 / 390

2015Boost: 1000 MHz

Arc A530M

2023Core: 900 MHzBoost: 1300 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R9 290 / 390

300

8,150

+1.7%

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

Radeon 760M

Radeon R9 380X

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

8,013

0.0%

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Arc A530M

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

99%

#233

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

542%

#235

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

491%

#236

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

490%

#240

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

446%

#241

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

443%

#243

Arc A530M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#252

GeForce 720A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

96%

#253

GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

95%

#254

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $60

94%

#257

GeForce GTX 770M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Arc A530M is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Arc A530M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon R9 290 / 390 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R9 290 / 390 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A530M.

Insight	Radeon R9 290 / 390	Arc A530M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 2.0 (2013−2017))	Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (275mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R9 290 / 390 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 R9 290 / 390 Benchmark Check

Arc A530M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R9 290 / 390 and Arc A530M

Radeon R9 290 / 390

The Radeon R9 290 / 390 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,150 points. Launch price was $329.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon R9 290 / 390 scores 8,150 and the Arc A530M reaches 8,013 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 290 / 390 is built on GCN 2.0 while the Arc A530M uses Generation 12.7, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon R9 290 / 390) vs 1,536 (Arc A530M). Raw compute: 5.12 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 290 / 390) vs 3.994 TFLOPS (Arc A530M). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1300 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R9 290 / 390	Arc A530M
G3D Mark Score	8,150+2%	8,013
Architecture	GCN 2.0	Generation 12.7
Process Node	28 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2560+67%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.12 TFLOPS+28%	3.994 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1300 MHz+30%
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	160+67%	96
L2 Cache	1 MB	8 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R9 290 / 390	Arc A530M
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (Radeon R9 290 / 390) vs 224 GB/s (Arc A530M) — a 42.9% advantage for the Radeon R9 290 / 390. Bus width: 512-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon R9 290 / 390) vs 8 MB (Arc A530M) — the Arc A530M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R9 290 / 390	Arc A530M
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	320 GB/s+43%	224 GB/s
Bus Width	512-bit+300%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	8 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon R9 290 / 390) vs 12.2 (Arc A530M). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R9 290 / 390	Arc A530M
DirectX	12.0	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R9 290 / 390) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc A530M). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (Radeon R9 290 / 390) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A530M).

Feature	Radeon R9 290 / 390	Arc A530M
Encoder	VCE 2.0	Xe Media Engine
Decoder	UVD 4.2	Xe Media Engine
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R9 290 / 390 draws 300W versus the Arc A530M's 65W — a 128.8% difference. The Arc A530M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon R9 290 / 390) vs 500W (Arc A530M). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 275mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 95°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon R9 290 / 390	Arc A530M
TDP	300W	65W-78%
Recommended PSU	750W	500W-33%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	275mm	0mm
Height	109mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	95°C	80°C-16%
Perf/Watt	27.2	123.3+353%