Arc A730M vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

Intel

Arc A730M

2022Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz

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RTX 4060 Ti
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

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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.

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 160W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 33 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

  • 37.4% more average FPS across 33 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 100% higher power demand at 160W vs 80W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than Arc A730M?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti averages 37.4% more FPS across 33 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 22,651 vs 9,808 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, 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 4060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022, 130.9% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 5nm process instead of 6nm. 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 4060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 37.4% more estimated average FPS across 33 tracked games in our benchmark data and 130.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is Arc A730M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Arc A730M is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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

Path of Exile 2

PresetArc A730MGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low191 FPS177 FPS
medium169 FPS162 FPS
high149 FPS142 FPS
ultra94 FPS124 FPS
1440p
low149 FPS143 FPS
medium125 FPS118 FPS
high101 FPS101 FPS
ultra64 FPS93 FPS
4K
low60 FPS93 FPS
medium51 FPS79 FPS
high39 FPS66 FPS
ultra34 FPS59 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetArc A730MGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low310 FPS425 FPS
medium271 FPS359 FPS
high222 FPS292 FPS
ultra182 FPS237 FPS
1440p
low207 FPS270 FPS
medium180 FPS229 FPS
high146 FPS186 FPS
ultra118 FPS154 FPS
4K
low106 FPS117 FPS
medium87 FPS95 FPS
high71 FPS77 FPS
ultra54 FPS60 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetArc A730MGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low441 FPS855 FPS
medium353 FPS693 FPS
high294 FPS609 FPS
ultra221 FPS510 FPS
1440p
low331 FPS660 FPS
medium265 FPS527 FPS
high221 FPS452 FPS
ultra166 FPS382 FPS
4K
low221 FPS447 FPS
medium177 FPS355 FPS
high147 FPS308 FPS
ultra110 FPS255 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetArc A730MGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low299 FPS775 FPS
medium256 FPS639 FPS
high212 FPS558 FPS
ultra183 FPS492 FPS
1440p
low237 FPS613 FPS
medium207 FPS503 FPS
high173 FPS435 FPS
ultra146 FPS378 FPS
4K
low140 FPS375 FPS
medium117 FPS322 FPS
high93 FPS298 FPS
ultra76 FPS255 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A730M and GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

Intel

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc A730M scores 9,808 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 130.9%. The Arc A730M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 6 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A730M) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (Arc A730M) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) with 384 Tensor cores vs 136.

FeatureArc A730MGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
9,808
22,651+131%
Architecture
Generation 12.7
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
6 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
3072
4352+42%
Compute (TFLOPS)
12.6 TFLOPS
22.06 TFLOPS+75%
Boost Clock
2050 MHz
2535 MHz+24%
ROPs
96+100%
48
TMUs
192+41%
136
L1 Cache
4.5 MB+5%
4.3 MB
L2 Cache
12 MB
32 MB+167%
Ray Tracing Cores
24
34+42%
Tensor Cores
384+182%
136

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 Arc A730M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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.

FeatureArc A730MGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
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 4060 Ti 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 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — a 16.7% advantage for the Arc A730M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (Arc A730M) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureArc A730MGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+50%
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
336 GB/s+17%
288 GB/s
Bus Width
192-bit+50%
128-bit
L2 Cache
12 MB
32 MB+167%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A730M) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureArc A730MGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
DirectX
12.2
12.2
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A730M) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A730M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).

FeatureArc A730MGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Encoder
Xe Media Engine
8th Gen NVENC
Decoder
Xe Media Engine
5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A730M draws 80W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 66.7% difference. The Arc A730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A730M) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.

FeatureArc A730MGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
TDP
80W-50%
160W
Recommended PSU
500W-9%
550W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
0mm
240mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
70°C-13%
Perf/Watt
122.6
141.6+15%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).

FeatureArc A730MGeForce RTX 4060 Ti
MSRP
$399
Codename
DG2-512
AD106
Release
2022
May 18 2023
Ranking
#264
#59