AMD Radeon RX 7400 OEM vs Intel Arc A530M Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains benchmark results for the Intel Arc A530M, while the AMD Radeon RX 7400 OEM has no benchmark entries in the current dataset. This asymmetry means direct score-to-score comparisons are not possible. However, the available data for the Intel part provides a useful reference point for assessing its standing.

The Intel Arc A530M produced an average benchmark score of 46614 across its recorded tests. Its individual results show a Geekbench OpenCL score of 49735 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 43492. The higher OpenCL result indicates a stronger performance in that specific compute workload, while the Vulkan score trails by a notable margin. The average of these two scores places the A530M at the 85th percentile among all GPUs in the database, meaning it outperforms the majority of recorded graphics processors.

The AMD Radeon RX 7400 OEM, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile among all GPUs. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, which reflects the absence of test data rather than a literal performance result. This makes any direct head-to-head numerical comparison impossible with the current information.

For the Intel Arc A530M, the nearest rivals in the database provide context. The AMD Radeon RX 5600M shows an average score of 46601, which represents a delta of 0 percent from the A530M's 46614. This indicates a statistical tie between the two parts. The AMD Radeon RX 6550M scores 46702, a delta of -0.2 percent, placing it marginally ahead. The NVIDIA RTX A2000 records 46043, a delta of 1.2 percent, meaning the A530M holds a slight edge. Finally, the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation scores 45972, a delta of 1.4 percent, again leaving the A530M ahead by a small margin.

Without recorded benchmarks for the AMD Radeon RX 7400 OEM, the database cannot show which part wins in any specific test. The wins tally reflects this: 0 wins for the AMD part and 0 wins for the Intel part in head-to-head comparisons. The available data indicates the Intel Arc A530M delivers competitive results among its peers, but the AMD RX 7400 OEM remains unmeasured.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc A530M demonstrates a clear strength in compute-oriented workloads based on its recorded benchmark data. Its Geekbench OpenCL score of 49735 exceeds its Vulkan score of 43492, suggesting the architecture handles OpenCL compute tasks particularly well. The average benchmark score of 46614, combined with the 85th percentile ranking, indicates the A530M delivers solid overall performance relative to the broader GPU landscape.

The A530M's nearest rivals show where it excels. Against the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation, the A530M leads by 1.4 percent, a meaningful advantage in raw average score. Against the NVIDIA RTX A2000, the lead is 1.2 percent. These wins position the A530M as a capable performer in the mobile discrete GPU segment. The near-identical scores of the AMD Radeon RX 5600M and RX 6550M, both within 0.2 percent, suggest the A530M sits in a competitive cluster where small margins separate the participants.

The AMD Radeon RX 7400 OEM has no recorded benchmark wins in the database. Its 50th percentile placement, based on no measured scores, provides no evidence of strengths in any workload. The absence of data means the database cannot attribute specific use-case advantages to this part. Its specifications, discussed below, suggest theoretical capabilities, but without benchmark results, no performance conclusions can be drawn.

For the Intel part, the higher OpenCL score points toward compute-heavy applications as a potential strength. The Vulkan score, while lower, still reflects a capable graphics processor for gaming and general rendering workloads. The A530M's position at the 85th percentile indicates it outperforms most recorded GPUs, though the nearest rivals cluster tightly, showing that competition in this performance band is fierce.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Radeon RX 7400 OEM and Intel Arc A530M diverge significantly in their underlying architectures. AMD uses the Navi 33 chip based on RDNA 3.0 architecture, with the codename Hotpink Bonefish. This chip belongs to the Navi III generation, part of the Radeon RX 7000 series. Intel's A530M uses the DG2-256 chip based on Xe-HPG architecture, from the Alchemist generation, specifically the Arc 5 Mobile tier.

Both parts are manufactured on a 6 nm process node at TSMC, but the transistor counts and die sizes differ. AMD's Navi 33 packs 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 65.2 million per mm². Intel's DG2-256 contains 11,500 million transistors on a larger 269 mm² die, resulting in a lower density of 42.8 million per mm². This means AMD achieves higher transistor density despite the smaller die, while Intel spreads fewer transistors across a larger area.

The execution resources show clear differences. AMD's RX 7400 OEM features 1792 shading units, 112 texture mapping units, and 64 raster operation pipelines. Intel's A530M has 1536 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. AMD leads in every category of raw processing units. For ray tracing, AMD includes 28 RT cores, while Intel has 12, a substantial gap in dedicated ray tracing hardware.

Clock speeds differ substantially. AMD's base clock is 330 MHz with a boost clock of 1100 MHz. Intel's base clock is 900 MHz with a boost of 1300 MHz. The Intel part operates at higher frequencies, which partially compensates for its lower unit counts. However, the compute throughput tells a different story. AMD's FP32 performance reaches 7.885 TFLOPS, while Intel's FP32 is 3.994 TFLOPS, roughly half. In FP16, AMD delivers 7.885 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio, while Intel reaches 7.987 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, meaning Intel's FP16 output nearly doubles its FP32 rate.

Memory configurations share some similarities. Both use 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus. The key difference lies in bandwidth: AMD achieves 172.8 GB/s with a memory clock of 1350 MHz (10.8 Gbps effective), while Intel reaches 224.0 GB/s with a memory clock of 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective). Intel's higher memory speed provides a 51.2 GB/s bandwidth advantage.

Pixel and texture rates also differ. AMD's pixel rate is 70.40 GPixel/s versus Intel's 62.40 GPixel/s. Texture rates are close: AMD at 123.2 GTexel/s and Intel at 124.8 GTexel/s, with Intel holding a marginal lead. The power envelopes differ as well. AMD's TDP is 55 W with a suggested PSU of 250 W and a single 6-pin power connector. Intel's TDP is 65 W with no power connector listed, as it is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) form factor. The AMD part occupies a single slot, while Intel's is portable device dependent.

API support is identical for both: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The bus interface matches at PCIe 4.0 x8 for both. AMD's display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1, while Intel's outputs are listed as portable device dependent. Release dates differ, with AMD launching on 2025-08-07 and Intel on 2023-07-31.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher raw compute throughput in FP32?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7400 OEM delivers 7.885 TFLOPS in FP32, while the Intel Arc A530M delivers 3.994 TFLOPS. AMD's FP32 output is roughly double that of Intel's.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The Intel Arc A530M has a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s, exceeding the AMD Radeon RX 7400 OEM's 172.8 GB/s. Both use 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, but Intel runs its memory at a higher effective speed of 14 Gbps compared to AMD's 10.8 Gbps.

Q: What is the Intel Arc A530M's benchmark standing relative to its nearest rivals?

A: The A530M's average benchmark score is 46614. It sits within 0.2 percent of the AMD Radeon RX 5600M (46601) and RX 6550M (46702), while leading the NVIDIA RTX A2000 by 1.2 percent and the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation by 1.4 percent.

Q: Are there architectural similarities between the two GPUs?

A: Both GPUs are manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC and support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. They also share the PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface and 8 GB GDDR6 memory configuration on a 128-bit bus.

Q: Which GPU has more ray tracing cores?

A: The AMD Radeon RX 7400 OEM has 28 RT cores, while the Intel Arc A530M has 12 RT cores. AMD's ray tracing hardware count is more than double Intel's.

Q: What is the transistor density difference between the two chips?

A: AMD's Navi 33 chip has a density of 65.2 million transistors per mm², with 13,300 million transistors on a 204 mm² die. Intel's DG2-256 has a density of 42.8 million per mm², with 11,500 million transistors on a 269 mm² die.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Radeon RX 7400 OEM | Intel Arc A530M |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Xe-HPG |

| Chip | Navi 33 | DG2-256 |

| Generation | Navi III (RX 7000) | Alchemist (Arc 5 Mobile) |

| Transistors | 13,300 million | 11,500 million |

| Die Size | 204 mm² | 269 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 65.2M / mm² | 42.8M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 330 MHz | 900 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 1100 MHz | 1300 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 1350 MHz, 10.8 Gbps effective | 1750 MHz, 14 Gbps effective |

| Memory Bandwidth | 172.8 GB/s | 224.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 1792 | 1536 |

| TMUs | 112 | 96 |

| ROPs | 64 | 48 |

| RT Cores | 28 | 12 |

| Pixel Rate | 70.40 GPixel/s | 62.40 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 123.2 GTexel/s | 124.8 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 7.885 TFLOPS | 3.994 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 7.885 TFLOPS (1:1) | 7.987 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 55 W | 65 W |

| Slot Width | Single-slot | IGP |

| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | None listed |

| Suggested PSU | 250 W | None listed |

| Display Outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1a, 3x DisplayPort 2.1 | Portable Device Dependent |

| Release Date | 2025-08-07 | 2023-07-31 |

| Production Status | Not listed | Active |