Arc A730M vs GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
Arc A730M
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Arc A730M is positioned at rank 196 and the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design is on rank 8, so the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Arc A730M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A730M uses modern memory architecture. The Arc A730M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc A730M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Arc A730M | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Arc A730M and GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
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 GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1215 MHz to 1379 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,842 points.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A730M scores 9,808 and the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design reaches 9,842 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A730M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design uses Pascal, both on 6 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A730M) vs 2,048 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M) vs 5.648 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1379 MHz.
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,808 | 9,842 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+50% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.6 TFLOPS+123% | 5.648 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2050 MHz+49% | 1379 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 192+50% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB+500% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+500% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc A730M comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design 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 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) — a 31.3% advantage for the Arc A730M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (Arc A730M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) — the Arc A730M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s+31% | 256 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+500% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A730M) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A730M) vs NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A730M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | NVENC 4.0 |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A730M draws 80W versus the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design's 115W — a 35.9% difference. The Arc A730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A730M) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-30% | 115W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 122.6+43% | 85.6 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A730M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $150 |
| Codename | DG2-512 | GP104 |
| Release | 2022 | June 27 2017 |
| Ranking | #264 | #358 |
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