
GeForce RTX 4070
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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 4070
2023Why buy it
- β +359.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- β Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- β Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
- β 200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
- β More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022β2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- β300% higher power demand at 200W vs 50W.
Intel Arc Pro A30M
2022Why buy it
- β Draws 50W instead of 200W, a 150W reduction.
Trade-offs
- βLower PassMark G3D performance (5,862 vs 26,919).
- βLess VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- βNo equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
- βWeaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
- βLower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
GeForce RTX 4070
2023Intel Arc Pro A30M
2022Why buy it
- β +359.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- β Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- β Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
- β 200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
- β More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022β2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Why buy it
- β Draws 50W instead of 200W, a 150W reduction.
Trade-offs
- β300% higher power demand at 200W vs 50W.
Trade-offs
- βLower PassMark G3D performance (5,862 vs 26,919).
- βLess VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- βNo equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
- βWeaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
- βLower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 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 4070 | Intel Arc Pro A30M |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 183 FPS | 101 FPS |
| medium | 167 FPS | 90 FPS |
| high | 151 FPS | 76 FPS |
| ultra | 131 FPS | 63 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 150 FPS | 92 FPS |
| medium | 124 FPS | 78 FPS |
| high | 110 FPS | 65 FPS |
| ultra | 101 FPS | 54 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 92 FPS | 46 FPS |
| medium | 78 FPS | 43 FPS |
| high | 65 FPS | 31 FPS |
| ultra | 58 FPS | 27 FPS |

Counter-Strike 2
| Preset | GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Pro A30M |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 544 FPS | 143 FPS |
| medium | 454 FPS | 105 FPS |
| high | 353 FPS | 74 FPS |
| ultra | 299 FPS | 49 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 351 FPS | 92 FPS |
| medium | 288 FPS | 61 FPS |
| high | 235 FPS | 46 FPS |
| ultra | 197 FPS | 34 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 172 FPS | 42 FPS |
| medium | 144 FPS | 31 FPS |
| high | 125 FPS | 25 FPS |
| ultra | 101 FPS | 19 FPS |

League of Legends
| Preset | GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Pro A30M |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 884 FPS | 264 FPS |
| medium | 713 FPS | 211 FPS |
| high | 643 FPS | 176 FPS |
| ultra | 569 FPS | 132 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 684 FPS | 198 FPS |
| medium | 549 FPS | 158 FPS |
| high | 483 FPS | 132 FPS |
| ultra | 424 FPS | 99 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 467 FPS | 132 FPS |
| medium | 373 FPS | 106 FPS |
| high | 326 FPS | 86 FPS |
| ultra | 277 FPS | 60 FPS |

Valorant
| Preset | GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Pro A30M |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 751 FPS | 264 FPS |
| medium | 612 FPS | 211 FPS |
| high | 536 FPS | 176 FPS |
| ultra | 497 FPS | 132 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 615 FPS | 198 FPS |
| medium | 500 FPS | 158 FPS |
| high | 433 FPS | 132 FPS |
| ultra | 395 FPS | 99 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 384 FPS | 100 FPS |
| medium | 324 FPS | 77 FPS |
| high | 301 FPS | 67 FPS |
| ultra | 272 FPS | 54 FPS |
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Intel Arc Pro A30M

GeForce RTX 4070
GeForce RTX 4070
The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

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 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 5,862 β the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 359.2%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Intel Arc Pro A30M uses Generation 12.7, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1,024 (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2000 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 8 (Intel Arc Pro A30M) with 184 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Pro A30M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,919+359% | 5,862 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+475% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 29.15 TFLOPS+612% | 4.096 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2475 MHz+24% | 2000 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 184+188% | 64 |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+800% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46+475% | 8 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Intel Arc Pro A30M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 | Intel Arc Pro A30M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution | Upscaling support |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Intel Arc Pro A30M has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro A30M) β the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Pro A30M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+200% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 504 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+800% | 4 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 50W β a 120% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Pro A30M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 50W-75% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 350W-46% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 304mm | β |
| Height | 137mm | β |
| Slots | 3 | β |
| Temp (Load) | 80Β°C | β |
| Perf/Watt | 134.6+15% | 117.2 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Pro A30M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | β |
| Codename | AD104 | DG2-128 |
| Release | April 12 2023 | August 8 2022 |
| Ranking | #32 | #402 |
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