
GeForce RTX 3070
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Intel Arc Pro A30M
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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.
GeForce RTX 3070
2020Why buy it
- β +278.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- β Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- β Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
- β 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- β More future proof: Ampere (2020β2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- β340% higher power demand at 220W vs 50W.
Intel Arc Pro A30M
2022Why buy it
- β Draws 50W instead of 220W, a 170W reduction.
- β More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022β2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- βLower PassMark G3D performance (5,862 vs 22,172).
- βLess VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- βNo DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
- βWeaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
- βLower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
GeForce RTX 3070
2020Intel Arc Pro A30M
2022Why buy it
- β +278.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- β Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- β Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
- β 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
- β More future proof: Ampere (2020β2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Why buy it
- β Draws 50W instead of 220W, a 170W reduction.
- β More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022β2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- β340% higher power demand at 220W vs 50W.
Trade-offs
- βLower PassMark G3D performance (5,862 vs 22,172).
- βLess VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- βNo DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
- βWeaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
- βLower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
Quick Answers
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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
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3070 | Intel Arc Pro A30M |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 158 FPS | 101 FPS |
| medium | 140 FPS | 90 FPS |
| high | 123 FPS | 76 FPS |
| ultra | 104 FPS | 63 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 134 FPS | 92 FPS |
| medium | 109 FPS | 78 FPS |
| high | 96 FPS | 65 FPS |
| ultra | 86 FPS | 54 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 80 FPS | 46 FPS |
| medium | 67 FPS | 43 FPS |
| high | 52 FPS | 31 FPS |
| ultra | 45 FPS | 27 FPS |

Counter-Strike 2
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3070 | Intel Arc Pro A30M |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 470 FPS | 143 FPS |
| medium | 405 FPS | 105 FPS |
| high | 327 FPS | 74 FPS |
| ultra | 277 FPS | 49 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 294 FPS | 92 FPS |
| medium | 246 FPS | 61 FPS |
| high | 213 FPS | 46 FPS |
| ultra | 179 FPS | 34 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 141 FPS | 42 FPS |
| medium | 120 FPS | 31 FPS |
| high | 105 FPS | 25 FPS |
| ultra | 83 FPS | 19 FPS |

League of Legends
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3070 | Intel Arc Pro A30M |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 885 FPS | 264 FPS |
| medium | 712 FPS | 211 FPS |
| high | 619 FPS | 176 FPS |
| ultra | 499 FPS | 132 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 692 FPS | 198 FPS |
| medium | 557 FPS | 158 FPS |
| high | 473 FPS | 132 FPS |
| ultra | 374 FPS | 99 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 479 FPS | 132 FPS |
| medium | 388 FPS | 106 FPS |
| high | 330 FPS | 86 FPS |
| ultra | 249 FPS | 60 FPS |

Valorant
| Preset | GeForce RTX 3070 | Intel Arc Pro A30M |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 600 FPS | 264 FPS |
| medium | 527 FPS | 211 FPS |
| high | 433 FPS | 176 FPS |
| ultra | 385 FPS | 132 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 489 FPS | 198 FPS |
| medium | 433 FPS | 158 FPS |
| high | 339 FPS | 132 FPS |
| ultra | 297 FPS | 99 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 292 FPS | 100 FPS |
| medium | 270 FPS | 77 FPS |
| high | 238 FPS | 67 FPS |
| ultra | 200 FPS | 54 FPS |
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Intel Arc Pro A30M

GeForce RTX 3070
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.

Intel Arc Pro A30M
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 5,862 β the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 278.2%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Intel Arc Pro A30M uses Generation 12.7, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1,024 (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2000 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 8 (Intel Arc Pro A30M) with 184 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Intel Arc Pro A30M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,172+278% | 5,862 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+475% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.31 TFLOPS+396% | 4.096 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz | 2000 MHz+16% |
| ROPs | 96+200% | 32 |
| TMUs | 184+188% | 64 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46+475% | 8 |
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 Intel Arc Pro A30M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Intel Arc Pro A30M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2 Super Resolution | Upscaling support |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Intel Arc Pro A30M has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Intel Arc Pro A30M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 50W β a 125.9% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Intel Arc Pro A30M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 50W-77% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 350W-46% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | β |
| Height | 112mm | β |
| Slots | 2 | β |
| Temp (Load) | 75Β°C | β |
| Perf/Watt | 100.8 | 117.2+16% |
Value Analysis
The Intel Arc Pro A30M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Intel Arc Pro A30M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | β |
| Codename | GA104 | DG2-128 |
| Release | September 1 2020 | August 8 2022 |
| Ranking | #63 | #402 |
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