Intel Arc A530M vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records only one benchmark score for each of these two mobile GPUs, and they are not directly comparable because they use different test suites. The Intel Arc A530M delivers 49,735 in Geekbench OpenCL and 43,492 in Geekbench Vulkan, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER posts 2,690 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. The tests measure different workloads, so a direct numerical comparison is not possible from the recorded data.

However, the relative standing against other GPUs in the database is instructive. The Arc A530M sits at the 85th percentile among all GPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46,614. Its closest rival, the AMD Radeon RX 5600M, averages 46,601, a delta of 0%. The Intel part also edges ahead of the NVIDIA RTX A2000 by 1.2% (46,043) and the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation by 1.4% (45,972). The only rival that beats it is the AMD Radeon RX 6550M, which posts 46,702 and leads by 0.2%. These deltas are tiny, indicating the Arc A530M trades blows with mid-range GPUs from the previous generation.

The RTX 5070 SUPER, by contrast, shows an 18th percentile ranking with an average score of 2,690. Its nearest rivals in the database are all substantially older or lower-tier parts: the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M averages 2,664 (1% higher), the GeForce GT 1030 averages 2,662 (1.1% higher), the Intel Arc Pro B50 averages 2,660 (1.1% higher), and the GeForce GT 440 averages 2,645 (1.7% higher). This cluster of scores suggests the recorded 3DMark Steel Nomad result places the RTX 5070 SUPER in a performance tier that is far below what its specifications would imply, which is a significant anomaly in the data.

The biggest win for the Arc A530M is its consistency across two different API tests. Its Geekbench Vulkan score of 43,492 is substantially lower than its OpenCL score of 49,735, a gap of about 14%, but both are strong enough to place the GPU in the 85th percentile overall. The RTX 5070 SUPER has only one recorded benchmark, so its variance cannot be assessed from the database. The data shows that the Arc A530M is a proven mid-range performer, while the RTX 5070 SUPER's single score is difficult to interpret without additional test results.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score in the database?

A: The Intel Arc A530M has an average benchmark score of 46,614, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER has an average of 2,690. The Arc A530M's average is much higher, but the two scores come from different benchmark suites.

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

A: The Arc A530M is essentially tied with the AMD Radeon RX 5600M (0% delta, 46,601 vs. 46,614), trails the AMD Radeon RX 6550M by 0.2% (46,702), and beats the NVIDIA RTX A2000 by 1.2% (46,043) and the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation by 1.4% (45,972).

Q: What are the nearest rivals for the RTX 5070 SUPER?

A: The nearest rivals are the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M (1% higher, 2,664), the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030 (1.1% higher, 2,662), the Intel Arc Pro B50 (1.1% higher, 2,660), and the NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 (1.7% higher, 2,645). All of these score within 1.7% of the RTX 5070 SUPER's 2,690.

Q: Which GPU has the higher percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Arc A530M ranks in the 85th percentile among all GPUs in the database. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER ranks in the 18th percentile.

Q: Do the two GPUs support the same graphics APIs?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for each GPU?

A: The database does not list a launch MSRP for either the Intel Arc A530M or the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc A530M wins in any scenario where the Geekbench OpenCL or Vulkan workloads are relevant. Its OpenCL score of 49,735 and Vulkan score of 43,492 both place it in the 85th percentile, and its average of 46,614 sits above several comparable NVIDIA and AMD parts. The data indicates this GPU is suitable for general-purpose compute tasks and Vulkan-based rendering, as its nearest rivals are all within a narrow band of 0.2% to 1.4%, meaning it competes directly with mid-range mobile GPUs.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER wins in the specific 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, which is the only benchmark recorded for it. The score of 2,690 places it at the 18th percentile, and its nearest rivals are all lower-tier or legacy GPUs. This suggests that in this particular DX12 workload, the RTX 5070 SUPER performs at a level comparable to those older parts, though the delta range of 1% to 1.7% indicates the differences are small.

For use-case selection, the Arc A530M is the better choice for OpenCL compute workloads, such as general-purpose GPU computing, and for Vulkan-based applications. The RTX 5070 SUPER, on the other hand, has a recorded result only in a DX12 test, so its suitability for compute tasks is not quantified in the database. The data shows no head-to-head benchmarks between the two, so direct performance comparisons in identical workloads are unavailable.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ substantially in memory configuration. The Intel Arc A530M has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER has 18 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 192-bit bus, delivering 672.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The RTX 5070 SUPER also has a higher effective memory clock of 28 Gbps versus 14 Gbps for the Arc A530M.

Clock speeds differ significantly. The Arc A530M runs at a base clock of 900 MHz and a boost clock of 1300 MHz. The RTX 5070 SUPER runs at a base clock of 2325 MHz and a boost clock of 2512 MHz, roughly double the Intel part's clocks.

The compute resources diverge sharply. The Arc A530M has 1,536 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, 48 raster operation units, and 12 ray tracing cores. The RTX 5070 SUPER has 6,400 shading units, 200 texture mapping units, 80 raster operation units, 50 ray tracing cores, and 200 tensor cores. The RTX 5070 SUPER also has a much higher pixel rate of 201.0 GPixel/s versus 62.40 GPixel/s, and a texture rate of 502.4 GTexel/s versus 124.8 GTexel/s.

Power and physical specifications also differ. The Arc A530M has a TDP of 65 W and an IGP slot width, while the RTX 5070 SUPER has a TDP of 275 W and a dual-slot form factor. The RTX 5070 SUPER uses a 1x 16-pin power connector, while the Arc A530M lists no power connectors. The RTX 5070 SUPER has dimensions of 245 mm length, 115 mm height, and 40 mm width, while the Arc A530M has no recorded dimensions. The bus interface differs as well: PCIe 4.0 x8 for the Arc A530M versus PCIe 5.0 x16 for the RTX 5070 SUPER.

Display outputs also differ. The Arc A530M is described as portable device dependent, while the RTX 5070 SUPER offers 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Arc A530M is built on the Xe-HPG architecture using the DG2-256 chip, belonging to the Alchemist generation within the Arc 5 Mobile lineup. It is fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC, with 11,500 million transistors on a 269 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 42.8M per mm². The RTX 5070 SUPER uses the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB205 chip, part of the GeForce 50-series. It is fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 118.3M per mm².

The transistor density difference is notable: the RTX 5070 SUPER packs more than 2.7 times the transistors per square millimeter compared to the Arc A530M, despite a similar die size. The RTX 5070 SUPER also has 50 ray tracing cores and 200 tensor cores, while the Arc A530M has 12 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores listed. The FP32 throughput reflects the architectural gap: the RTX 5070 SUPER delivers 32.15 TFLOPS, while the Arc A530M delivers 3.994 TFLOPS. The FP16 figures also differ, with the RTX 5070 SUPER achieving 32.15 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio, while the Arc A530M achieves 7.987 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio.

The release dates differ by more than two years. The Arc A530M was released on 2023-07-31, while the RTX 5070 SUPER was released on 2025-12-31. Both are listed as active in production status. The Arc A530M supports FP16 at a 2:1 ratio, indicating a lower throughput for half-precision workloads, whereas the RTX 5070 SUPER supports FP16 at a 1:1 ratio, meaning equal throughput to FP32. The RTX 5070 SUPER also has a higher pixel rate and texture rate, consistent with its larger shading unit count and higher clock speeds.

The process node improvement from 6 nm to 5 nm, combined with the much higher transistor density, indicates a more advanced manufacturing approach for the RTX 5070 SUPER. However, the Arc A530M's smaller transistor count and lower power envelope of 65 W versus 275 W suggest it is designed for more constrained mobile environments, while the RTX 5070 SUPER targets higher-performance segments with its dual-slot cooler and 16-pin power connector.