GeForce RTX 3070 vs Arc Pro A30M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3070

8 GB 220

22,172

+278.2%

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

Intel Arc Pro A30M

4 GB 50

5,862

0.0%

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

2020

Why buy it

✅220.7% more average FPS across 50 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).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌340% higher power demand at 220W vs 50W.

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 220W, a 170W 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 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022

Why buy it

✅220.7% more average FPS across 50 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).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 220W, a 170W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌340% higher power demand at 220W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Intel Arc Pro A30M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3070 averages 220.7% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 5,862 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Intel Arc Pro A30M 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 278.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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 220.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 278.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Intel Arc Pro A30M is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (50W vs 220W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Intel Arc Pro A30M make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes. Intel Arc Pro A30M 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 (50W 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 278.2% higher G3D Mark and 220.7% more estimated average FPS across 50 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.

GeForce RTX 3070 Benchmark Check

Intel Arc Pro A30M Benchmark Check

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

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

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

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

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

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League of Legends

League of Legends

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

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Intel Arc Pro A30M

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

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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 5,862 — 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

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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 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

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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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 50W — 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	—
Height	112mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	100.8	117.2+16%