Arc A310 vs GeForce RTX 4070

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GPU

Arc A310

2022Core: 2000 MHzBoost: 2000 MHz

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GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

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Arc A310 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Performance Spectrum

Arc A310

4 GB 75

5,438

0.0%

26,919

+395.0%

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.

Arc A310 vs GeForce RTX 4070 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Arc A310 vs GeForce RTX 4070: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Arc A310

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $499 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 21% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 54.4 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 200W, a 125W reduction.
✅Measures 169mm instead of 304mm, a 135mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅275.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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499% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$100 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.9 vs 54.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
❌166.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 75W.
❌79.9% longer card at 304mm vs 169mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 275.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 395% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 5,438), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Arc A310 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 6nm, and 46 vs 6 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Arc A310 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $499 cheaper on MSRP at $100 vs $599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 21% (54.4 vs 44.9), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Arc A310 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and strong 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 4070 has the stronger long-term case.

Arc A310 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Arc A310

The Arc A310 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,438 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 A310 scores 5,438 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 395%. The Arc A310 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 6 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 768 (Arc A310) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 3.072 TFLOPS (Arc A310) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 6 RT cores (Arc A310) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 4070) with 96 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	Arc A310	GeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score	5,438	26,919+395%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	6 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	768	5888+667%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.072 TFLOPS	29.15 TFLOPS+849%
Boost Clock	2000 MHz	2475 MHz+24%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	184+475%
L1 Cache	1.1 MB	5.8 MB+427%
L2 Cache	4 MB	36 MB+800%
Ray Tracing Cores	6	46+667%
Tensor Cores	96	184+92%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Arc A310 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Arc A310 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	Arc A310	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)

The Arc A310 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 carries 12 GB. GeForce RTX 4070 gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 124 GB/s (Arc A310) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) — a 306.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Arc A310 and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Arc A310) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A310	GeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	12 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	124 GB/s	504 GB/s+306%
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	4 MB	36 MB+800%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A310) 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 A310	GeForce RTX 4070
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+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 A310) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Arc A310) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070).

Feature	Arc A310	GeForce RTX 4070
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A310 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 90.9% difference. The Arc A310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Arc A310) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 169mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Arc A310	GeForce RTX 4070
TDP	75W-63%	200W
Recommended PSU	300W-54%	650W
Power Connector	None	8-pin
Length	169mm	304mm
Height	69mm	137mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	65°C-19%	80°C
Perf/Watt	72.5	134.6+86%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Arc A310 came in at $100, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599. On MSRP, Arc A310 was 83.3% cheaper ($499 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 54.4 (Arc A310) vs 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the Arc A310 offers 21.2% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4070 (2023 vs 2022).

Feature	Arc A310	GeForce RTX 4070
MSRP	$100-83%	$599
Performance per Dollar	54.4+21%	44.9
Codename	DG2-128	AD104
Release	October 12 2022	April 12 2023
Ranking	#422	#32

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