Intel Arc A730M vs NVIDIA GeForce 930MX

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Performance
Arc A730M1,224% better
29,14428% of 104,598
GeForce 930MX
2,201.52% of 104,598

The Arc A730M has 1,224% better performance than the GeForce 930MX for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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GeForce 930MX
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Summary

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About the Intel Arc A730M GPU

The Intel Arc A730M is a mobile graphics card that launched in 2022. It is built on the Generation 12.7 GPU microarchitecture (codename DG2-512) and is manufactured on a 6 nm process.

Memory

The Arc A730M has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 336 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Arc A730M includes 3,072 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,100 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,050 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 192 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 384 Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) optimized for AI workloads and 24 ray tracing units dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The Arc A730M has the 79th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 27.86% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce 930MX GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce 930MX is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2016. It is built on the Maxwell GPU microarchitecture (codename GM108S) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The 930MX has 2 GB of DDR3 memory, with a 900 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 14.4 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The 930MX includes 384 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 952 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,020 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 24 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The 930MX has the 347th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.10% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoArc A730MGeForce 930MX
ManufacturerIntelNVIDIA
ArchitectureGeneration 12.7Maxwell
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release Date2022Q1 2016
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong
Arc A730MGeForce 930MX
Low - 1080p
44 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
34 FPS
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High - 1080p
26 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
15 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
9 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
4 FPS
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Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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GPUFrames Per Second
GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile11+175%
GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile10+150%
Radeon RX 7600M XT6+50%
Arc A730M4

Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Arc A730M1,224% better
29,14428% of 104,598
GeForce 930MX
2,201.52% of 104,598

The Arc A730M has 1,224% better performance than the GeForce 930MX for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Arc A730M is ranked 79th with a score of 29,144, and the GeForce 930MX is ranked 347th with a score of 2,201.5.

Performance per dollar
Arc A730M
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GeForce 930MX
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Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkArc A730MGeForce 930MX
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
8,813
(+1,687.63%)
493
3DMark Time Spy Score
8,919.5
(+1,481.47%)
564
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
83,396
(+821.2%)
9,053
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
21,294
(+1,233.38%)
1,597
3DMark 11 Performance Score
24,285.5
(+938.29%)
2,339
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
196.4
(+310.88%)
47.8
PassMark G3D Mark
10,488
(+713.65%)
1,289
PassMark G2D Mark
673
(+243.37%)
196
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecArc A730MGeForce 930MX
CodenameDG2-512GM108S
ArchitectureGeneration 12.7Maxwell
Process Size6 nm28 nm
Transistors21,700 million1,020 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecArc A730MGeForce 930MX
Memory Size12 GB2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6DDR3
Memory Bandwidth336 Gb/s14.4 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,750 MHz900 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit64 bit
L1 Cache4.5 MB64 KB
L2 Cache12 MB1,024 KB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecArc A730MGeForce 930MX
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)80 W17 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice Dependent

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecArc A730MGeForce 930MX
Shading Units3,072--
CUDA Cores--384
Execution Units (EU)3,072--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)19224
Render Output Units (ROP)968
Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX)384--
Ray Tracing Units (RTU)24--
Core Clock Speed1,100 MHz952 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,050 MHz1,020 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecArc A730MGeForce 930MX
Pixel Fill Rate196.8 GPixel/s8.16 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate393.6 GTexel/s24.48 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance12.6 TFLOPS783.4 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance--24.48 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecArc A730MGeForce 930MX
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 (11_0)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.66.7 (5.1)

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.