Arc A730M vs GeForce RTX 4060

CPU

GPU

Arc A730M

2022Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•••••••••

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc A730M

12 GB 80

9,808

0.0%

19,548

+99.3%

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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 115W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 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 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅9.5% more average FPS across 33 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 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.
❌43.8% higher power demand at 115W vs 80W.

Arc A730M

2022

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 80W instead of 115W, a 35W reduction.

Why buy it

✅9.5% more average FPS across 33 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 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

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 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 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌43.8% higher power demand at 115W vs 80W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Arc A730M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 averages 9.5% more FPS across 33 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 9,808 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 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 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022, 99.3% 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $299 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 9.5% more estimated average FPS across 33 tracked games in our benchmark data and 99.3% 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 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.

Arc A730M Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	191 FPS	167 FPS
medium	169 FPS	152 FPS
high	149 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	137 FPS
medium	125 FPS	114 FPS
high	101 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	60 FPS	86 FPS
medium	51 FPS	74 FPS
high	39 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	55 FPS

Open Arc A730M Open GeForce RTX 4060

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	310 FPS	392 FPS
medium	271 FPS	334 FPS
high	222 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	211 FPS
1440p
low	207 FPS	240 FPS
medium	180 FPS	209 FPS
high	146 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	119 FPS
medium	87 FPS	98 FPS
high	71 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	63 FPS

Open Arc A730M Open GeForce RTX 4060

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	441 FPS	812 FPS
medium	353 FPS	642 FPS
high	294 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	331 FPS	535 FPS
medium	265 FPS	443 FPS
high	221 FPS	379 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	329 FPS
4K
low	221 FPS	365 FPS
medium	177 FPS	297 FPS
high	147 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	186 FPS

Open Arc A730M Open GeForce RTX 4060

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	299 FPS	746 FPS
medium	256 FPS	613 FPS
high	212 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	237 FPS	594 FPS
medium	207 FPS	486 FPS
high	173 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	330 FPS
4K
low	140 FPS	358 FPS
medium	117 FPS	308 FPS
high	93 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	220 FPS

Open Arc A730M Open GeForce RTX 4060

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

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

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 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc A730M scores 9,808 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 99.3%. The Arc A730M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 6 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A730M) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (Arc A730M) vs 24 (GeForce RTX 4060) with 384 Tensor cores vs 96.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score	9,808	19,548+99%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	6 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	3072
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.6 TFLOPS	15.11 TFLOPS+20%
Boost Clock	2050 MHz	2460 MHz+20%
ROPs	96+100%	48
TMUs	192+100%	96
L1 Cache	4.5 MB+50%	3 MB
L2 Cache	12 MB	24 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	24	24
Tensor Cores	384+300%	96

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 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 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 4060
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 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 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 23.5% advantage for the Arc A730M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (Arc A730M) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+24%	272 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	12 MB	24 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A730M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 4060
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
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 NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). 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 (GeForce RTX 4060).

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 4060
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A730M draws 80W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 35.9% difference. The Arc A730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A730M) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 73°C.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 4060
TDP	80W-30%	115W
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	73°C-9%
Perf/Watt	122.6	170.0+39%