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Radeon RX 6500 XT
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6500 XT
Performance Per Dollar Arc A730M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A730M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6500 XT.
| Insight | Radeon RX 6500 XT | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A730M 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 6500 XT and Arc A730M
Radeon RX 6500 XT
The Radeon RX 6500 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2610 MHz to 2815 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 107W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,603 points. Launch price was $199.
Arc A730M
The Arc A730M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,808 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 6500 XT scores 9,603 and the Arc A730M reaches 9,808 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 6500 XT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the Arc A730M uses Generation 12.7, both on a 6 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 6500 XT) vs 3,072 (Arc A730M). Raw compute: 5.765 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6500 XT) vs 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M). Boost clocks: 2815 MHz vs 2050 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (Radeon RX 6500 XT) vs 24 (Arc A730M) vs 384.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500 XT | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,603 | 9,808+2% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 3072+200% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.765 TFLOPS | 12.6 TFLOPS+119% |
| Boost Clock | 2815 MHz+37% | 2050 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 96+200% |
| TMUs | 64 | 192+200% |
| L1 Cache | 0.25 MB | 4.5 MB+1700% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 12 MB+1100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 24+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6500 XT is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Arc A730M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500 XT | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 3 (Native) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX 6500 XT comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A730M has 12 GB. The Arc A730M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 144 GB/s (Radeon RX 6500 XT) vs 336 GB/s (Arc A730M) — a 133.3% advantage for the Arc A730M. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 6500 XT) vs 12 MB (Arc A730M) — the Arc A730M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500 XT | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 144 GB/s | 336 GB/s+133% |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 12 MB+1100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 6500 XT) vs 12.2 (Arc A730M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500 XT | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Radeon RX 6500 XT) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc A730M). Decoder: VCN 3.0 (Limited) vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) (Radeon RX 6500 XT) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A730M).
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500 XT | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 (Limited) | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264 (Decode),HEVC (Decode) | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 6500 XT draws 107W versus the Arc A730M's 80W — a 28.9% difference. The Arc A730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (Radeon RX 6500 XT) vs 500W (Arc A730M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 172mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon RX 6500 XT | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 107W | 80W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 400W-20% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 172mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 89.7 | 122.6+37% |
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