Intel Arc A530M vs Intel Arc B770 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database does not contain any direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Arc A530M and the Intel Arc B770. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the win counter shows zero wins for either side. This absence of direct comparison data means any performance relationship between these two parts must be inferred from their individual benchmark entries and architectural specifications.

The Intel Arc A530M has two recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its Geekbench OpenCL score is 49,735, and its Geekbench Vulkan score is 43,492. These results produce an average benchmark score of 46,614. The Intel Arc B770, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores at all. Its average benchmark score is listed as zero, and its benchmark array is empty. The database therefore contains no measured performance data for the B770, preventing a direct numerical comparison on any shared workload.

The A530M's percentile ranking against all GPUs is 85, meaning it sits above the majority of recorded graphics processors in the database. The B770's percentile ranking is 50, which places it at the median of all recorded GPUs. However, this percentile figure for the B770 is computed without any actual benchmark scores, so the ranking reflects the absence of data rather than measured performance. The A530M's percentile is supported by its two benchmark entries, while the B770's percentile is a placeholder value in the absence of measurements.

The A530M's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its performance level. The AMD Radeon RX 5600M has an average score of 46,601, which is essentially identical to the A530M's 46,614, showing a delta of 0%. The AMD Radeon RX 6550M scores 46,702, putting it 0.2% ahead of the A530M. The NVIDIA RTX A2000 scores 46,043, which is 1.2% behind the A530M. The NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation scores 45,972, sitting 1.4% behind. These deltas indicate that the A530M performs within a narrow band of comparable mobile and workstation GPUs, with differences under 1.5% in either direction. The B770 has no nearest rivals listed, as its lack of benchmark data prevents any meaningful comparison grouping.

Because no head-to-head benchmarks exist, any statement about which GPU wins in specific workloads cannot be supported by direct measurements. The database records zero wins for each part in the head-to-head category. The only performance data available belongs to the A530M, and the B770's performance remains unmeasured. This asymmetry in available data is itself a notable finding: the database can characterize the A530M's standing among its peers, but it cannot place the B770 on any performance spectrum without recorded scores.

FAQ

Q: What benchmark scores does the Intel Arc A530M have in the database?

A: The A530M has two recorded scores: 49,735 in Geekbench OpenCL and 43,492 in Geekbench Vulkan. Its average benchmark score is 46,614.

Q: Does the Intel Arc B770 have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The B770's benchmark array is empty, and its average benchmark score is listed as zero.

Q: How does the Intel Arc A530M compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The A530M is statistically tied with the AMD Radeon RX 5600M (0% delta), 0.2% behind the AMD Radeon RX 6550M, 1.2% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A2000, and 1.4% ahead of the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation.

Q: What percentile ranking does each GPU hold?

A: The A530M ranks at the 85th percentile of all GPUs in the database, while the B770 ranks at the 50th percentile. The B770's ranking is based on no measured scores.

Q: Are there any head-to-head benchmark results between the A530M and B770?

A: No. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and both parts show zero wins in direct comparison.

Q: Which GPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Arc B770 has a boost clock of 2400 MHz, while the Intel Arc A530M has a boost clock of 1300 MHz.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs belong to different Intel architectures and generations. The Intel Arc A530M uses the DG2-256 chip built on the Xe-HPG architecture, and it belongs to the Alchemist generation, specifically the Arc 5 Mobile lineup. The Intel Arc B770 uses the BMG-G31 chip built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, and it belongs to the Battlemage generation, specifically the Arc 7 lineup. The B770's predecessor is listed as Alchemist, confirming the generational progression from the A530M's architecture to the B770's newer design.

The manufacturing process differs between the two parts. The A530M is fabricated on a 6 nm process node at TSMC, with a transistor count of 11,500 million and a die size of 269 mm². Its transistor density works out to 42.8 million transistors per square millimeter. The B770 is fabricated on a 5 nm process node at TSMC, with a die size of 368 mm². Its transistor count is listed as unknown, and its transistor density is not recorded. The B770's die is 99 mm² larger than the A530M's, reflecting the more advanced process node and larger chip design.

The shading infrastructure differs substantially. The A530M contains 1,536 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, 48 raster output pipelines, and 12 ray tracing cores. The B770 contains 4,096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, 128 raster output pipelines, and 32 ray tracing cores. In every category, the B770 has more than double the resources of the A530M: 2.67 times the shading units, 2.67 times the TMUs, 2.67 times the ROPs, and 2.67 times the ray tracing cores. Neither part lists tensor cores in the database.

The memory architecture represents a generational shift. The A530M uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 224.0 GB/s. The B770 uses 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 512.0 GB/s. The B770 doubles the memory capacity, doubles the bus width, and more than doubles the bandwidth. The effective memory speed also differs: the A530M runs at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective, while the B770 runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective.

The compute throughput scales accordingly. The A530M delivers a pixel rate of 62.40 GPixel/s, a texture rate of 124.8 GTexel/s, FP32 performance of 3.994 TFLOPS, and FP16 performance of 7.987 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio. The B770 delivers a pixel rate of 307.2 GPixel/s, a texture rate of 614.4 GTexel/s, FP32 performance of 19.66 TFLOPS, and FP16 performance of 39.32 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio. The B770's pixel rate is 4.92 times higher, its texture rate is 4.92 times higher, and its FP32 throughput is 4.92 times higher than the A530M's.

Both GPUs support the same API set: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The bus interface differs, with the A530M using PCIe 4.0 x8 and the B770 using PCIe 4.0 x16. The A530M's display outputs are listed as portable device dependent, while the B770 offers 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1.

Specification Differences

The database records the following specification differences between the two GPUs:

| Specification | Intel Arc A530M | Intel Arc B770 |

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

| Chip | DG2-256 | BMG-G31 |

| Architecture | Xe-HPG | Xe2-HPG |

| Generation | Alchemist (Arc 5 Mobile) | Battlemage (Arc 7) |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 5 nm |

| Die Size | 269 mm² | 368 mm² |

| Base Clock | 900 MHz | 2100 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 1300 MHz | 2400 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) | 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective) |

| Memory Size | 8 GB | 16 GB |

| Memory Bus Width | 128 bit | 256 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 224.0 GB/s | 512.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 1536 | 4096 |

| TMUs | 96 | 256 |

| ROPs | 48 | 128 |

| Ray Tracing Cores | 12 | 32 |

| Pixel Rate | 62.40 GPixel/s | 307.2 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 124.8 GTexel/s | 614.4 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 3.994 TFLOPS | 19.66 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 7.987 TFLOPS (2:1) | 39.32 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| TDP | 65 W | 225 W |

| Slot Width | IGP | Dual-slot |

| Power Connectors | None listed | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |

| Suggested PSU | None listed | 550 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |

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

| Production Status | Active | Not listed |

| Release Date | 2023-07-31 | 2025-12-31 |

Fields that are identical between the two parts include the manufacturer (Intel), memory type (GDDR6), DirectX version (12 Ultimate 12_2), OpenGL version (4.6), and Vulkan version (1.4). Both parts have no listed launch MSRP, tensor cores, or dimensions in the database.

The Verdict

The database presents an asymmetric picture. The Intel Arc A530M has measured benchmark data, a percentile ranking of 85, and a set of nearest rivals with deltas within 1.4%. The Intel Arc B770 has no benchmark data, a percentile ranking of 50, and no nearest rivals. Any selection between these two parts must account for this fundamental data gap.

For the A530M, the recorded data indicates a GPU that performs on par with the AMD Radeon RX 5600M, within 0.2% of the AMD Radeon RX 6550M, and slightly ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A2000 and RTX 5880 Ada Generation. Its 85th percentile ranking places it above the majority of GPUs in the database. The A530M's power envelope is 65 W, its slot width is IGP, and it has no power connectors listed, indicating a mobile-integrated design intended for portable devices. Its display outputs are listed as portable device dependent.

For the B770, the database contains no measured performance. Its specifications indicate a much larger and more capable part on paper: 4,096 shading units, 16 GB of memory, 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth, and 19.66 TFLOPS of FP32 throughput. Its 225 W TDP, dual-slot width, dual power connectors, and suggested 550 W PSU indicate a desktop-oriented design. The release date of 2025-12-31 places it later in the database timeline.

The verdict from the data is straightforward. The A530M is the only part with verified performance measurements, and those measurements show it competing closely with established mobile GPUs. The B770's specifications suggest substantially higher theoretical throughput, with 4.92 times the FP32 performance and 2.29 times the memory bandwidth of the A530M, but no benchmark scores exist to confirm real-world behavior. A user requiring measured performance data should select the A530M. A user prioritizing the larger specification set and the newer Battlemage architecture should select the B770, with the caveat that its performance is unverified in the database. The 50th percentile ranking for the B770, without supporting scores, does not constitute evidence of performance; it merely reflects the absence of measurements.