Arc A750 vs GeForce RTX 3070

Intel

Arc A750

2022Core: 2050 MHzBoost: 2400 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 3070
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

Popular choices:

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Arc A750

2022

Why buy it

  • Costs $210 less on MSRP ($289 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
  • More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,600 vs 22,172).
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • 10.7% longer card at 268mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

  • +76% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • Measures 242mm instead of 268mm, a 26mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Arc A750?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 76% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Arc A750 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2020, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 6nm process instead of 8nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3070 is about 72.7% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $289 MSRP, and you are getting 76.0% higher G3D Mark. It only holds a slight 1.9% edge in G3D-per-dollar, so the value lead is real but narrow. Arc A750 is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does Arc A750 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?
Yes. Arc A750 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $289 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you 76.0% higher G3D Mark. It only holds a slight 1.9% edge in G3D-per-dollar, so the value lead is real but narrow.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetArc A750GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low219 FPS158 FPS
medium205 FPS140 FPS
high176 FPS123 FPS
ultra137 FPS104 FPS
1440p
low181 FPS134 FPS
medium151 FPS109 FPS
high126 FPS96 FPS
ultra103 FPS86 FPS
4K
low98 FPS80 FPS
medium84 FPS67 FPS
high68 FPS52 FPS
ultra61 FPS45 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetArc A750GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low373 FPS470 FPS
medium317 FPS405 FPS
high239 FPS327 FPS
ultra175 FPS277 FPS
1440p
low214 FPS294 FPS
medium180 FPS246 FPS
high140 FPS213 FPS
ultra104 FPS179 FPS
4K
low96 FPS141 FPS
medium79 FPS120 FPS
high64 FPS105 FPS
ultra47 FPS83 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetArc A750GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low567 FPS885 FPS
medium454 FPS712 FPS
high378 FPS619 FPS
ultra284 FPS499 FPS
1440p
low425 FPS692 FPS
medium340 FPS557 FPS
high284 FPS473 FPS
ultra213 FPS374 FPS
4K
low284 FPS479 FPS
medium227 FPS388 FPS
high189 FPS330 FPS
ultra142 FPS249 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetArc A750GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low567 FPS600 FPS
medium454 FPS527 FPS
high378 FPS433 FPS
ultra284 FPS385 FPS
1440p
low425 FPS489 FPS
medium340 FPS433 FPS
high284 FPS339 FPS
ultra213 FPS297 FPS
4K
low284 FPS292 FPS
medium227 FPS270 FPS
high189 FPS238 FPS
ultra142 FPS200 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A750 and GeForce RTX 3070

Intel

Arc A750

The Arc A750 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2050 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,600 points. Launch price was $289.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc A750 scores 12,600 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 76%. The Arc A750 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Arc A750) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 17.2 TFLOPS (Arc A750) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1725 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (Arc A750) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 3070) with 448 Tensor cores vs 184.

FeatureArc A750GeForce RTX 3070
G3D Mark Score
12,600
22,172+76%
Architecture
Generation 12.7
Ampere
Process Node
6 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
3584
5888+64%
Compute (TFLOPS)
17.2 TFLOPS
20.31 TFLOPS+18%
Boost Clock
2400 MHz+39%
1725 MHz
ROPs
112+17%
96
TMUs
224+22%
184
L2 Cache
16 MB+300%
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
28
46+64%
Tensor Cores
448+143%
184

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Arc A750 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureArc A750GeForce RTX 3070
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Arc A750) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) — a 14.3% advantage for the Arc A750. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 16 MB (Arc A750) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the Arc A750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureArc A750GeForce RTX 3070
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
512 GB/s+14%
448 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
16 MB+300%
4 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A750) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureArc A750GeForce RTX 3070
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Dual Xe Media Engine (Arc A750) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Arc A750) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).

FeatureArc A750GeForce RTX 3070
Encoder
Dual Xe Media Engine
NVENC 7th gen
Decoder
Xe Media Engine
NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A750 draws 225W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 2.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Arc A750) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: 8-pin + 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 268mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 75°C.

FeatureArc A750GeForce RTX 3070
TDP
225W
220W-2%
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
8-pin + 6-pin
8-pin
Length
268mm
242mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
78°C
75°C-4%
Perf/Watt
56.0
100.8+80%
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Value Analysis

The Arc A750 launched at $289 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499. The Arc A750 costs 42.1% less ($210 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 43.6 (Arc A750) vs 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 1.8% better value. The Arc A750 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).

FeatureArc A750GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP
$289-42%
$499
Performance per Dollar
43.6
44.4+2%
Codename
DG2-512
GA104
Release
October 12 2022
September 1 2020
Ranking
#212
#63