Arc A730M vs GeForce RTX 3070

CPU

GPU

Arc A730M

2022Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz

Popular choices:

•••RTX 3070••••••

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

Popular choices:

•••••••••

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc A730M

12 GB 80

9,808

0.0%

22,172

+126.1%

GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

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 A730M

2022

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 80W instead of 220W, a 140W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 33 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅34.6% more average FPS across 33 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌175% higher power demand at 220W vs 80W.

Arc A730M

2022

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 80W instead of 220W, a 140W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅34.6% more average FPS across 33 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 33 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌175% higher power demand at 220W vs 80W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Arc A730M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3070 averages 34.6% more FPS across 33 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 9,808 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Arc A730M is a 2022 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?

GeForce RTX 3070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 126.1% more raw performance headroom and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $499 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 34.6% more estimated average FPS across 33 tracked games in our benchmark data and 126.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Arc A730M is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (80W vs 220W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Arc A730M make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes. Arc A730M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (80W vs 220W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you 126.1% higher G3D Mark and 34.6% more estimated average FPS across 33 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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.

Arc A730M Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3070 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	191 FPS	158 FPS
medium	169 FPS	140 FPS
high	149 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	104 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	134 FPS
medium	125 FPS	109 FPS
high	101 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	86 FPS
4K
low	60 FPS	80 FPS
medium	51 FPS	67 FPS
high	39 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	45 FPS

Open Arc A730M Open GeForce RTX 3070

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	310 FPS	470 FPS
medium	271 FPS	405 FPS
high	222 FPS	327 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	277 FPS
1440p
low	207 FPS	294 FPS
medium	180 FPS	246 FPS
high	146 FPS	213 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	141 FPS
medium	87 FPS	120 FPS
high	71 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	83 FPS

Open Arc A730M Open GeForce RTX 3070

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	441 FPS	885 FPS
medium	353 FPS	712 FPS
high	294 FPS	619 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	499 FPS
1440p
low	331 FPS	692 FPS
medium	265 FPS	557 FPS
high	221 FPS	473 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	374 FPS
4K
low	221 FPS	479 FPS
medium	177 FPS	388 FPS
high	147 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	249 FPS

Open Arc A730M Open GeForce RTX 3070

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3070
1080p
low	299 FPS	600 FPS
medium	256 FPS	527 FPS
high	212 FPS	433 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	385 FPS
1440p
low	237 FPS	489 FPS
medium	207 FPS	433 FPS
high	173 FPS	339 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	297 FPS
4K
low	140 FPS	292 FPS
medium	117 FPS	270 FPS
high	93 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	200 FPS

Open Arc A730M Open GeForce RTX 3070

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A730M and GeForce RTX 3070

Arc A730M

The Arc A730M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,808 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc A730M scores 9,808 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 126.1%. The Arc A730M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A730M) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1725 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (Arc A730M) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 3070) with 384 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3070
G3D Mark Score	9,808	22,172+126%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Ampere
Process Node	6 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072	5888+92%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.6 TFLOPS	20.31 TFLOPS+61%
Boost Clock	2050 MHz+19%	1725 MHz
ROPs	96	96
TMUs	192+4%	184
L1 Cache	4.5 MB	5.8 MB+29%
L2 Cache	12 MB+200%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	46+92%
Tensor Cores	384+109%	184

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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 A730M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce 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)

The Arc A730M comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3070 has 8 GB. The Arc A730M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (Arc A730M) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (Arc A730M) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the Arc A730M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3070
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	448 GB/s+33%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	12 MB+200%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A730M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3070
DirectX	12.2+2%	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: Xe Media Engine (Arc A730M) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A730M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3070
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	NVENC 7th gen
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A730M draws 80W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 93.3% difference. The Arc A730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A730M) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3070
TDP	80W-64%	220W
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	242mm
Height	0mm	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	122.6+22%	100.8