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  • Avg. price: ~£150
  • VRAM: 4 GB
  • Memory bus width: 64 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 50 W

Intel ARC Pro A30M review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

3.6

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.6

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
3.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

2.8

Performance

24.0%

2.3

Memory

12.0%

3.7

Power & Cooling

11.0%

7.8

Platform & Features

5.0%

4.0

Design

4.0%

7.5

Connectivity & Media

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 5.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.9
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.8
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    10.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.1
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    15.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 4.4
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    ?

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Intel Arc Pro A30M is an entry-level professional mobile graphics card based on the Xe-HPG architecture and built on a 6nm process. It features 8 Xe-cores, 8 ray tracing units, and 128 Xe Vector Engines, operating at a base clock of 1500 MHz with a boost up to 2000 MHz. The card is equipped with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit interface, providing a bandwidth of up to 128 GB/s within a power envelope of 35W to 50W. Main pros include dedicated hardware for ray tracing, AV1 hardware encoding/decoding, and professional ISV driver certifications for design workflows at a more accessible price point than competitors. Cons include limited performance for demanding 3D visualization, a narrow 64-bit memory bus that can bottleneck high-resolution tasks, and occasional driver stability issues common with Intel's early GPU generations.

Technical Specifications of Intel ARC Pro A30M

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

3.6
Intel ARC Pro A30M has a technical score of 3.59 points, which is lower than that of 93.1% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
Intel ARC Pro A30M has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.6

Overall score

40.0%

9.7

Price

5.4
Intel ARC Pro A30M has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.4 points, which is lower than 92.1% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

4 GB
Intel ARC Pro A30M has 4 GB of VRAM, which is less than 88% of graphics cards and equal to 6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
Intel ARC Pro A30M uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

64 bit
Intel ARC Pro A30M uses a 64 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 97.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.6% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

112 GB/s
Intel ARC Pro A30M reaches 112 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 95% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
Intel ARC Pro A30M supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x8
Intel ARC Pro A30M uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 68.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

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OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
Intel ARC Pro A30M supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
Intel ARC Pro A30M supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

2.0
Intel ARC Pro A30M supports DisplayPort 2.0, which is more advanced than on 66.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

10.0 Gbps
Intel ARC Pro A30M supports DisplayPort link rates up to 10.0 Gbps, which is faster than on 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

50 W
Intel ARC Pro A30M has a TDP of 50 W, which is lower than that of 96.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

50 W
Intel ARC Pro A30M draws 50 W under peak load, which is lower than 96.8% of graphics cards and equal to 1% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

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Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

50 W
Intel ARC Pro A30M has a board power limit of 50 W, which is lower than that of 97.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

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Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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Intel ARC Pro A30M vs the average graphics card

  • 76.7% lower TDP
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (50 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (50 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.50 W vs 215 W
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel ARC Pro A30M supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC Pro A30M supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 77.3% lower board power limit
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (50 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (50 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.50 W vs 220 W
  • 14.3% faster VRAM clock
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.2000 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 3.53x cheaper
    Intel ARC Pro A30M is cheaper than the average graphics card (£150 vs £530).
    Intel ARC Pro A30M is cheaper than the average graphics card (£150 vs £530).£150 vs £530
  • Supports virtual GPU
    Intel ARC Pro A30M supports virtual GPU features, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports SR-IOV or virtual GPU functionality
    When it matters: When virtualization or shared-GPU workstation use is part of the plan.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC Pro A30M supports virtual GPU features, the average graphics card does not.
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    Intel ARC Pro A30M supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.0 vs 1.4a).
    What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
    When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC Pro A30M supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.0 vs 1.4a).2.0 vs 1.4a
  • 77.3% lower peak power draw
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (50 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
    When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (50 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.50 W vs 220 W
  • 4.2% higher base clock speed
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel ARC Pro A30M supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 14.3% faster VRAM clock
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • Supports virtual GPU
    Intel ARC Pro A30M supports virtual GPU features, the average graphics card does not.
  • 48.4% smaller GPU die
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (157 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    Intel ARC Pro A30M supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.0 vs 1.4a).
  • 76.7% lower TDP
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (50 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 77.3% lower board power limit
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (50 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 77.3% lower peak power draw
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (50 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.

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  • 32 fewer compute units
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (8 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 120 fewer TMUs
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (64 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 20% lower boost clock speed
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 66% lower texture rate
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (128 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 61.3% lower pixel rate
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (64 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 64 fewer AI cores
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (128 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 88% lower INT8 performance
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a lower INT8 performance than the average graphics card (56 TOPS vs 466 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 466 TOPS.
  • 3,328 fewer FP32 units
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1,024 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 192 bit narrower memory bus
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 75% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (112 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • No DLSS support
    Intel ARC Pro A30M does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
  • 20% larger process node
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a higher process node than the average graphics card (6 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • 1 older
    Intel ARC Pro A30M was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,022 vs 2,023).
  • Older shader model
    Intel ARC Pro A30M supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.6 vs 6.8).
  • 67.1% fewer transistors
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (7,200 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • Not VR ready
    Intel ARC Pro A30M is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • 7 °C lower thermal ceiling
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (100 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • 192 bit narrower memory bus
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.64 bit vs 256 bit
  • 32 fewer compute units
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC Pro A30M has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.8 vs 40
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (8 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC Pro A30M has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (8 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.8 vs 48
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC Pro A30M has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.4 GB vs 12 GB
  • 120 fewer TMUs
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (64 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC Pro A30M has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (64 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.64 vs 184
  • 20% lower boost clock speed
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2000 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 75% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (112 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (112 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.112 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 66% lower texture rate
    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (128 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC Pro A30M has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (128 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.128 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
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What customers like about Intel ARC Pro A30M?

  • Excellent value for entry-level professional workstations, often cheaper than Nvidia's RTX A1000.
  • Native hardware-accelerated AV1 encoding/decoding is a standout for content creators.
  • Certified professional drivers provide better stability for CAD and BIM software compared to consumer cards.
  • Low power consumption (35–50W), making it ideal for thin and light business laptops.
  • Support for modern features like Ray Tracing and XeSS (AI upscaling) in a budget mobile chip.
  • ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory support is available, which is rare for entry-level mobile GPUs.

What customers dislike about Intel ARC Pro A30M?

  • Entry-level performance is significantly slower than mainstream gaming or high-end workstation GPUs.
  • Gaming performance can be inconsistent, especially in older DirectX 9 or 11 titles without driver optimization.
  • The 4GB of VRAM and 64-bit memory bus are limiting for high-resolution textures or complex 3D scenes.
  • Heavily reliant on Resizable BAR (ReBAR) support to reach its full performance potential.
  • Driver maturity, while improving, still lags behind the long-standing stability of Nvidia and AMD ecosystems.
  • Limited availability as it is often tied to specific laptop models like the Lenovo ThinkPad P16.

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develop3d.com
09/02/2023
Exclusive review: Intel Arc Pro A40 / A50 - DEVELOP3D

The Intel Arc Pro A40 and A50 entry-level graphics cards mark Intel's debut into the discrete pro GPU market, directly targeting 3D CAD and Building Information Modelling (BIM) software users. Featuring 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, these single-slot (A40) and dual-slot (A50) low-profile cards outperform traditional 4 GB entry-level competitors by offering better future-proofing for...Read more

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videocardbenchmark.net
28/04/2026
Intel Arc Pro A30M - PassMark PerformanceTest

The PassMark evaluation of the Intel Arc Pro A30M mobile graphics card profiles this hardware as a dedicated entry-level workstation GPU for professional laptops. Based on a single benchmark baseline, the card achieves an average PassMark G3D Mark score of 5,862 and a G2D Mark score of 696. In Direct3D synthetic testing, the GPU manages 70 Frames/Sec in DirectX 9, 40 Frames/Sec in...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
09/02/2023
Análisis del Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1: ¡necesitamos respuestas!

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 1 is a rigid, high-performance workstation featuring exceptional upgradeability with four SODIMM slots, a 4K 740-nit display, and a comfortable keyboard. Key advantages include its raw power, excellent build quality, and versatile I/O, which includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports. Conversely, the device is heavy (2.95 kg) and thick, making it less portable....Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
13/02/2023
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 G1 RTX A5500 werkstation review Tweakers

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 G1 (with the Intel Core i9-12950HX and NVIDIA RTX A5500) delivers top-tier workstation power, outperforming direct competitors like the Dell Precision 7670 in raw CPU and GPU tests. Key design pros include a highly robust chassis with a removable GPU, a vibrant 16-inch 4K IPS display reaching 600 nits and full AdobeRGB coverage, and fans that manage to stay...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
02/02/2023
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 G1 laptop review - Een krachtig, nieuw ontworpen HX55-werkstation

The Lenovo ThinkPad P16 G1 is a powerful 16-inch mobile workstation designed to replace the previous 15-inch and 17-inch dual-lineup with a modernized "Storm Gray" magnesium and aluminum chassis. Performance is highly asymmetric; the 16-core Intel Core i7-12850HX CPU delivers outstanding, above-average processing power that easily excels at heavily multi-threaded workflows. The...Read more

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