Arc A730M vs GeForce RTX 4070

CPU

GPU

Arc A730M

2022Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz

Popular choices:

••••••RTX 4070•••

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

Popular choices:

•••••••••

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc A730M

12 GB 80

9,808

0.0%

26,919

+174.5%

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

GeForce RTX 5060

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

GeForce RTX 4090 D

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 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

✅Draws 80W instead of 200W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,808 vs 26,919).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅+174.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 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

❌150% higher power demand at 200W vs 80W.

Arc A730M

2022

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 80W instead of 200W, a 120W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+174.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 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 PassMark G3D performance (9,808 vs 26,919).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌150% higher power demand at 200W vs 80W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Arc A730M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 9,808 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022, 174.5% 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 4070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $599 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 174.5% 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 4070 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 4070 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	191 FPS	183 FPS
medium	169 FPS	167 FPS
high	149 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	150 FPS
medium	125 FPS	124 FPS
high	101 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	64 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	60 FPS	92 FPS
medium	51 FPS	78 FPS
high	39 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	58 FPS

Open Arc A730M Open GeForce RTX 4070

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	310 FPS	544 FPS
medium	271 FPS	454 FPS
high	222 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	207 FPS	351 FPS
medium	180 FPS	288 FPS
high	146 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	106 FPS	172 FPS
medium	87 FPS	144 FPS
high	71 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	54 FPS	101 FPS

Open Arc A730M Open GeForce RTX 4070

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	441 FPS	884 FPS
medium	353 FPS	713 FPS
high	294 FPS	643 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	569 FPS
1440p
low	331 FPS	684 FPS
medium	265 FPS	549 FPS
high	221 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	424 FPS
4K
low	221 FPS	467 FPS
medium	177 FPS	373 FPS
high	147 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	277 FPS

Open Arc A730M Open GeForce RTX 4070

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	299 FPS	751 FPS
medium	256 FPS	612 FPS
high	212 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	497 FPS
1440p
low	237 FPS	615 FPS
medium	207 FPS	500 FPS
high	173 FPS	433 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	395 FPS
4K
low	140 FPS	384 FPS
medium	117 FPS	324 FPS
high	93 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	272 FPS

Open Arc A730M Open GeForce RTX 4070

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A730M and GeForce RTX 4070

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 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc A730M scores 9,808 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 174.5%. The Arc A730M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 6 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A730M) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (Arc A730M) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 4070) with 384 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score	9,808	26,919+174%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	6 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	5888+92%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.6 TFLOPS	29.15 TFLOPS+131%
Boost Clock	2050 MHz	2475 MHz+21%
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	192+4%	184
L1 Cache	4.5 MB	5.8 MB+29%
L2 Cache	12 MB	36 MB+200%
Ray Tracing Cores	24	46+92%
Tensor Cores	384+109%	184

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

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 4070
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)

Both cards feature 12 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (Arc A730M) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (Arc A730M) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	504 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	12 MB	36 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A730M) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 4070
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 (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). 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 4070).

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 4070
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	8th Gen NVENC (2x)
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 4070's 200W — a 85.7% difference. The Arc A730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A730M) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 304mm, occupying 0 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 4070
TDP	80W-60%	200W
Recommended PSU	500W-23%	650W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	304mm
Height	0mm	137mm
Slots	0-100%	3
Temp (Load)	80°C	80°C
Perf/Watt	122.6	134.6+10%