GeForce GTX 970M vs Arc Pro A30M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 970M

3 GB 81

5,705

0.0%

GeForce GTX 470

GeForce GTX 680MX

GeForce GTX 660 Ti

GeForce GTX 1050 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

GeForce RTX 2060

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

Intel Arc Pro A30M

4 GB 50

5,862

+2.8%

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.

GeForce GTX 970M

2014

Why buy it

✅4.7% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌62% higher power demand at 81W vs 50W.

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 3 GB).
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 81W, a 31W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 970M across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.

GeForce GTX 970M

2014

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022

Why buy it

✅4.7% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 3 GB).
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 81W, a 31W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2014-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌62% higher power demand at 81W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 970M across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Quick Answers

So, is Intel Arc Pro A30M better than GeForce GTX 970M?

Yes. Intel Arc Pro A30M is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce GTX 970M averages 4.7% more FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 5,862 vs 5,705 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Intel Arc Pro A30M is a 2022 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce GTX 970M is a 2014 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Intel Arc Pro A30M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2014, more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 3 GB, 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 6nm process instead of 28nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Intel Arc Pro A30M can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. Intel Arc Pro A30M is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Intel Arc Pro A30M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.8% higher G3D Mark. Moving to an unclear MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (50W vs 81W), and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is GeForce GTX 970M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 970M is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Intel Arc Pro A30M is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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.

GeForce GTX 970M Benchmark Check

Intel Arc Pro A30M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 970M	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	77 FPS	101 FPS
medium	63 FPS	90 FPS
high	49 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	65 FPS	92 FPS
medium	53 FPS	78 FPS
high	37 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	46 FPS
medium	23 FPS	43 FPS
high	14 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 970M	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	156 FPS	143 FPS
medium	127 FPS	105 FPS
high	102 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	108 FPS	92 FPS
medium	82 FPS	61 FPS
high	65 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	47 FPS	42 FPS
medium	38 FPS	31 FPS
high	35 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	19 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 970M	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	257 FPS	264 FPS
medium	205 FPS	211 FPS
high	171 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	132 FPS
1440p
low	193 FPS	198 FPS
medium	154 FPS	158 FPS
high	128 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	99 FPS
4K
low	128 FPS	132 FPS
medium	103 FPS	106 FPS
high	86 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	60 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 970M	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	134 FPS	264 FPS
medium	109 FPS	211 FPS
high	94 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	132 FPS
1440p
low	98 FPS	198 FPS
medium	81 FPS	158 FPS
high	70 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	99 FPS
4K
low	58 FPS	100 FPS
medium	45 FPS	77 FPS
high	35 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	54 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 970M and Intel Arc Pro A30M

GeForce GTX 970M

The GeForce GTX 970M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 81W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,705 points. Launch price was $2,560.89.

Intel Arc Pro A30M

The Intel Arc Pro A30M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 8 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,862 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 970M scores 5,705 and the Intel Arc Pro A30M reaches 5,862 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970M is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Intel Arc Pro A30M uses Generation 12.7, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 1,024 (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Raw compute: 2.657 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 2000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	Intel Arc Pro A30M
G3D Mark Score	5,705	5,862+3%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Generation 12.7
Process Node	28 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	1280+25%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.657 TFLOPS	4.096 TFLOPS+54%
Boost Clock	1038 MHz	2000 MHz+93%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	80+25%	64
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	4 MB+167%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 970M gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Intel Arc Pro A30M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	Intel Arc Pro A30M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 970M comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Intel Arc Pro A30M has 4 GB. The Intel Arc Pro A30M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro A30M) — the Intel Arc Pro A30M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970M	Intel Arc Pro A30M
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	120 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	4 MB+167%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 970M draws 81W versus the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 50W — a 47.3% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 970M) vs 350W (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.