Intel Arc A530M vs NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Arc A530M wins both recorded head-to-head tests against the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A. In Geekbench OpenCL, the Arc A530M scores 49,735 versus 39,780 for the MX570 A, a 25% advantage. The Vulkan result is closer but still decisive, with the Arc A530M posting 43,492 against 37,601, a 15.7% lead. No test in the database favors the NVIDIA part.

These are not marginal wins. The 25% OpenCL gap is substantial for two mobile-class GPUs, and even the smaller Vulkan margin of 15.7% places the Intel part clearly ahead. The average benchmark score tells the same story: the Arc A530M sits at 46,614, while the MX570 A trails at 38,691. That is roughly a 20% overall difference in aggregate performance.

Context from the nearest-rival tables reinforces the result. The Arc A530M's average score of 46,614 places it essentially level with the AMD Radeon RX 5600M (46,601, 0% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 6550M (46,702, -0.2% delta), while sitting 1.2% above the NVIDIA RTX A2000 and 1.4% above the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation. The MX570 A, by contrast, lands at 38,691, matching the AMD Radeon Pro 580X (38,706, 0% delta) and coming in 0.9% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile. In other words, the Intel part competes in a higher performance tier entirely, the MX570 A is anchored to a lower group.

The percentile placement also separates them clearly. The Arc A530M ranks in the 85th percentile among all GPUs in the database, while the MX570 A sits in the 81st percentile. That four-point gap reflects the consistent scoring advantage across both recorded workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU is faster in OpenCL compute workloads?

A: The Intel Arc A530M scores 49,735 in Geekbench OpenCL, which is 25% higher than the NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A's 39,780.

Q: Does the NVIDIA GPU win any benchmark?

A: No. The database records two head-to-head tests, Geekbench OpenCL and Geekbench Vulkan, and the Intel Arc A530M wins both. The MX570 A has zero recorded wins.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Arc A530M has an average benchmark score of 46,614, while the MX570 A averages 38,691. The Intel GPU also holds a higher percentile rank at 85 versus 81 among all GPUs in the database.

Q: What are the closest rivals for each GPU?

A: The Arc A530M's nearest competitors by average score are the AMD Radeon RX 5600M (46,601, 0% delta) and the AMD Radeon RX 6550M (46,702, -0.2% delta). The MX570 A's nearest rivals are the AMD Radeon Pro 580X (38,706, 0% delta) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile (38,349, 0.9% delta).

Q: Is the Vulkan performance gap smaller than the OpenCL gap?

A: Yes. The Arc A530M leads by 25% in OpenCL but by 15.7% in Vulkan, with scores of 43,492 versus 37,601.

Q: How does the MX570 A compare to the regular GeForce MX570?

A: The MX570 A averages 38,691, which is 1% above the GeForce MX570's average score of 38,299.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc A530M is the clear choice for any workload represented in the database. It wins both OpenCL and Vulkan compute tests, and it does so by substantial margins. OpenCL is its strongest showing, where the 25% lead indicates a meaningful advantage in general-purpose compute tasks that rely on that API. Vulkan performance is also superior, though the smaller 15.7% margin suggests the NVIDIA part is comparatively less disadvantaged in that API.

The NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A does not win any recorded benchmark. Its strengths, if any, are not visible in the data. The only area where it can claim any form of parity is in API support, as both GPUs list DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. For raw performance, however, the database shows no scenario where the MX570 A comes out ahead.

Users who prioritize compute performance, whether through OpenCL or Vulkan, should look to the Arc A530M. Users who are constrained by power budgets may consider the MX570 A given its much lower TDP, but that is a system design consideration rather than a performance one. The benchmark data offers no use case where the NVIDIA part wins on speed.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every major specification category. The Intel Arc A530M uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A uses just 2 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus with 96.00 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel part has four times the memory capacity and more than double the memory bandwidth.

Shader resources also differ significantly. The Arc A530M packs 1,536 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units. The MX570 A has 2,048 shading units, but only 64 TMUs and 32 ROPs. The NVIDIA part has more shading units, yet the Intel part has more TMUs and ROPs, which helps explain the Intel GPU's higher pixel and texture rates.

Clock speeds favor Intel. The Arc A530M runs at a 900 MHz base clock and 1300 MHz boost, while the MX570 A runs at 832 MHz base and 1155 MHz boost. Memory clocks also differ: 1750 MHz (14 Gbps effective) for the Intel part versus 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective) for the NVIDIA part.

Power consumption is a major differentiator. The Arc A530M has a TDP of 65 W, while the MX570 A draws only 25 W. Both use an IGP slot width and PCIe 4.0 x8 interfaces. The Arc A530M lists no power connectors, while the MX570 A explicitly lists "None". Both have portable-device-dependent display outputs.

The production status also differs. The Arc A530M is listed as Active, while the MX570 A is End-of-life. The release dates are also separated by roughly a year and a half, with the Intel part arriving in 2023-07-31 and the NVIDIA part in 2021-12-16.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is fundamental. The Intel Arc A530M is built on the Xe-HPG architecture, specifically the DG2-256 chip from the Alchemist generation (Arc 5 Mobile). The NVIDIA GeForce MX570 A uses the Ampere architecture with the GA107SB chip from the GeForce MX (5xx) generation.

Process technology differs as well. Intel uses a 6 nm process at TSMC, while NVIDIA uses an 8 nm process at Samsung. The Intel die measures 269 mm² with 11,500 million transistors, resulting in a transistor density of 42.8 million per mm². The NVIDIA die is smaller at 200 mm² with 8,700 million transistors, yielding a slightly higher density of 43.5 million per mm². Despite the larger die, the Intel part achieves a lower density, a reflection of the different process and design choices.

Ray tracing hardware is present on both, but configured differently. The Arc A530M includes 12 ray tracing cores, while the MX570 A includes 16. The NVIDIA part also includes 64 tensor cores, a feature the Intel part does not list. The Arc A530M does not report tensor core count.

Compute throughput figures reveal a nuanced picture. The Arc A530M delivers 3.994 TFLOPS FP32 and 7.987 TFLOPS FP16, with the FP16 rate achieved via a 2:1 ratio. The MX570 A delivers 4.731 TFLOPS FP32 and 4.731 TFLOPS FP16, with a 1:1 ratio. The NVIDIA part has higher raw FP32, but the Intel part has a significant FP16 advantage thanks to its 2:1 architecture. Pixel rate favors Intel at 62.40 GPixel/s versus 36.96 GPixel/s, and texture rate also favors Intel at 124.8 GTexel/s versus 73.92 GTexel/s.

API support is identical: both list DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The Verdict

The data points to a single conclusion: the Intel Arc A530M is the faster GPU. It wins both head-to-head benchmarks, holds a higher average score, and ranks higher in the overall percentile distribution. Its 25% OpenCL lead and 15.7% Vulkan lead are decisive margins. The MX570 A cannot claim a single recorded victory.

The choice depends on the user's priorities. For compute performance, the Arc A530M is the clear pick. It offers more memory, more bandwidth, a larger die, and a more recent release date. Its FP16 throughput is nearly double its FP32 rate, which can benefit workloads that use mixed-precision math. The MX570 A, despite having more shading units and higher FP32 peak, falls behind in actual benchmark scores.

The one area where the MX570 A stands out is power draw. At 25 W, it uses less than half the power of the Arc A530M's 65 W TDP. For thin-and-light laptops with tight thermal budgets, that difference can be meaningful. The MX570 A is also end-of-life, while the Arc A530M remains active in production.

Buyers who want maximum performance from the database's measured workloads should choose the Intel Arc A530M. Buyers who need a low-power GPU for basic acceleration and have no requirement for top compute scores may find the MX570 A sufficient, but they should not expect it to match the Intel part in any benchmark recorded here. The numbers are consistent, the margins are clear, and the verdict is straightforward.