Radeon RX 580 (móvel) vs Arc A530M
Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
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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 Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is positioned at rank 145 and the Arc A530M is on rank 243, so the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar Arc A530M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A530M is significantly newer (2023 vs 2017). 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 RX 580 (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A530M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 580 (móvel).
| Insight | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | Arc A530M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 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 | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A530M 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 Radeon RX 580 (móvel) and Arc A530M
Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1077 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,000 points. Launch price was $301.69.
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 Radeon RX 580 (móvel) scores 8,000 and the Arc A530M reaches 8,013 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the Arc A530M uses Generation 12.7, both on 14 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 1,536 (Arc A530M). Raw compute: 4.963 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 3.994 TFLOPS (Arc A530M). Boost clocks: 1077 MHz vs 1300 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | Arc A530M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,000 | 8,013 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304+50% | 1536 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.963 TFLOPS+24% | 3.994 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1077 MHz | 1300 MHz+21% |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 144+50% | 96 |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 8 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | Arc A530M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 224 GB/s (Arc A530M) — a 14.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 580 (móvel). Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 8 MB (Arc A530M) — the Arc A530M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | Arc A530M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s+14% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 8 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 12.2 (Arc A530M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | Arc A530M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc A530M). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A530M).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | Arc A530M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.4 | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | UVD 6.3 | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) draws 100W versus the Arc A530M's 65W — a 42.4% difference. The Arc A530M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) vs 500W (Arc A530M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | Arc A530M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 100W | 65W-35% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-30% | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 80.0 | 123.3+54% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A530M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) | Arc A530M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65 | — |
| Codename | Polaris 20 | DG2-256 |
| Release | April 18 2017 | August 1 2023 |
| Ranking | #338 | #317 |
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