Arc Pro A30M vs Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

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.

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.

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 200W, a 150W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 7.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

2014

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌300% higher power demand at 200W vs 50W.

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

2014

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 200W, a 150W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 7.5 vs 0 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 7.5 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $800 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌300% higher power demand at 200W vs 50W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire better than Intel Arc Pro A30M?

Yes. Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 6,000 vs 5,862 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is a 2014 card with FSR upscaling, while Intel Arc Pro A30M is a 2022 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Intel Arc Pro A30M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2014, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling, and a 6nm process instead of 28nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $800 MSRP. Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $800 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 2.4% higher G3D Mark. Intel Arc Pro A30M is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 200W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Intel Arc Pro A30M make more sense than Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire?

Yes. Intel Arc Pro A30M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 200W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire. The trade-off is that Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire currently gives you 2.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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.

Intel Arc Pro A30M Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
1080p
low	101 FPS	38 FPS
medium	90 FPS	32 FPS
high	76 FPS	22 FPS
ultra	63 FPS	14 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	31 FPS
medium	78 FPS	24 FPS
high	65 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	9 FPS
4K
low	46 FPS	11 FPS
medium	43 FPS	9 FPS
high	31 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	5 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
1080p
low	143 FPS	103 FPS
medium	105 FPS	74 FPS
high	74 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	35 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	56 FPS
medium	61 FPS	34 FPS
high	46 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	17 FPS
4K
low	42 FPS	20 FPS
medium	31 FPS	13 FPS
high	25 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	19 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
1080p
low	264 FPS	270 FPS
medium	211 FPS	216 FPS
high	176 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	198 FPS	202 FPS
medium	158 FPS	162 FPS
high	132 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	132 FPS	135 FPS
medium	106 FPS	108 FPS
high	86 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	68 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
1080p
low	264 FPS	118 FPS
medium	211 FPS	92 FPS
high	176 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	198 FPS	72 FPS
medium	158 FPS	52 FPS
high	132 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	100 FPS	38 FPS
medium	77 FPS	27 FPS
high	67 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	14 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Intel Arc Pro A30M and Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

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.

Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire

The Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2014. It features the GCN architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Intel Arc Pro A30M scores 5,862 and the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire reaches 6,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire uses GCN, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 2,560 (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 900 MHz.

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
G3D Mark Score	5,862	6,000+2%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	GCN
Process Node	6 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	2560+150%
Boost Clock	2000 MHz+122%	900 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 512-bit (Dual).

Feature	Intel Arc Pro A30M	Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	307.2 GB/s (Dual)
Bus Width	System	512-bit (Dual)

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Power & Dimensions

The Intel Arc Pro A30M draws 50W versus the Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire's 200W — a 120% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 350W (Radeon R9 M290X Crossfire). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile.