Arc A530M
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About G3D Mark
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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook
This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.
Arc A530M
2023Why buy it
- ✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
- ✅Draws 65W instead of 250W, a 185W reduction.
- ✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 780 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 15.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
GeForce GTX 780
2013Why buy it
- ✅32.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- ✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
Trade-offs
- ❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
- ❌284.6% higher power demand at 250W vs 65W.
Arc A530M
2023GeForce GTX 780
2013Why buy it
- ✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
- ✅Draws 65W instead of 250W, a 185W reduction.
- ✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Why buy it
- ✅32.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 15.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- ✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 780 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 15.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
Trade-offs
- ❌Poor future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
- ❌284.6% higher power demand at 250W vs 65W.
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Games Benchmarks
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 9800X3D 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.
Path of Exile 2
| Preset | Arc A530M | GeForce GTX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 79 FPS | 78 FPS |
| medium | 69 FPS | 67 FPS |
| high | 56 FPS | 54 FPS |
| ultra | 37 FPS | 36 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 72 FPS | 68 FPS |
| medium | 63 FPS | 60 FPS |
| high | 45 FPS | 43 FPS |
| ultra | 29 FPS | 27 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 27 FPS | 25 FPS |
| medium | 26 FPS | 24 FPS |
| high | 17 FPS | 16 FPS |
| ultra | 15 FPS | 14 FPS |
Counter-Strike 2
| Preset | Arc A530M | GeForce GTX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 155 FPS | 181 FPS |
| medium | 123 FPS | 152 FPS |
| high | 84 FPS | 115 FPS |
| ultra | 62 FPS | 83 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 113 FPS | 123 FPS |
| medium | 86 FPS | 92 FPS |
| high | 64 FPS | 68 FPS |
| ultra | 47 FPS | 48 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 62 FPS | 53 FPS |
| medium | 49 FPS | 42 FPS |
| high | 39 FPS | 36 FPS |
| ultra | 27 FPS | 27 FPS |
League of Legends
| Preset | Arc A530M | GeForce GTX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 304 FPS | 358 FPS |
| medium | 267 FPS | 286 FPS |
| high | 213 FPS | 239 FPS |
| ultra | 180 FPS | 179 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 235 FPS | 269 FPS |
| medium | 210 FPS | 215 FPS |
| high | 171 FPS | 179 FPS |
| ultra | 135 FPS | 134 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 154 FPS | 179 FPS |
| medium | 133 FPS | 143 FPS |
| high | 91 FPS | 119 FPS |
| ultra | 66 FPS | 90 FPS |
Valorant
| Preset | Arc A530M | GeForce GTX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 144 FPS | 214 FPS |
| medium | 117 FPS | 179 FPS |
| high | 98 FPS | 143 FPS |
| ultra | 80 FPS | 118 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 108 FPS | 166 FPS |
| medium | 90 FPS | 141 FPS |
| high | 76 FPS | 109 FPS |
| ultra | 61 FPS | 88 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 64 FPS | 94 FPS |
| medium | 53 FPS | 73 FPS |
| high | 42 FPS | 58 FPS |
| ultra | 31 FPS | 44 FPS |
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Arc A530M and GeForce GTX 780
Arc A530M
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.
GeForce GTX 780
GeForce GTX 780
The GeForce GTX 780 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 863 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,957 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A530M scores 8,013 and the GeForce GTX 780 reaches 7,957 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A530M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce GTX 780 uses Kepler, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Arc A530M) vs 2,304 (GeForce GTX 780). Raw compute: 3.994 TFLOPS (Arc A530M) vs 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780). Boost clocks: 1300 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | Arc A530M | GeForce GTX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,013 | 7,957 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 2304+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.994 TFLOPS | 4.156 TFLOPS+4% |
| Boost Clock | 1300 MHz+44% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 48 |
| TMUs | 96 | 192+100% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+433% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce GTX 780 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 | Arc A530M | GeForce GTX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | Upscaling support | Upscaling support |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc A530M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 780 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 780 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Arc A530M) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 780) — a 28.6% advantage for the GeForce GTX 780. Bus width: 128-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A530M) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780) — the Arc A530M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A530M | GeForce GTX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 288 GB/s+29% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 384-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+433% | 1.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A530M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 780). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A530M | GeForce GTX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3+30% | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A530M) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 780). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC 1st Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A530M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 780).
| Feature | Arc A530M | GeForce GTX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | NVDEC 1st Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A530M draws 65W versus the GeForce GTX 780's 250W — a 117.5% difference. The Arc A530M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A530M) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 780). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.
| Feature | Arc A530M | GeForce GTX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-74% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-17% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 123.3+288% | 31.8 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A530M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2013).
| Feature | Arc A530M | GeForce GTX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $499 |
| Codename | DG2-256 | GK110 |
| Release | August 1 2023 | May 23 2013 |
| Ranking | #317 | #320 |
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