Arc A730M vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

Intel

Arc A730M

2022Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

2020Core: 1350 MHzBoost: 1485 MHz
GTX family
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Arc A730M vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) Performance Spectrum

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 A730M vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Arc A730M vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile): 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 A730M

2022

Why buy it

  • 54.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 60% higher power demand at 80W vs 50W.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

2020

Why buy it

  • Draws 50W instead of 80W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Arc A730M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Arc A730M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 54.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) instead at 10,119 vs 9,808, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Arc A730M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM, a 6nm process instead of 12nm, 24 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2020. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Arc A730M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

Arc A730M vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) Technical Specifications

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

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 GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,119 points.

Graphics Performance

The Arc A730M scores 9,808 and the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) reaches 10,119 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A730M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) uses Turing, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A730M) vs 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)). Raw compute: 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M) vs 3.041 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1485 MHz.

FeatureArc A730MGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score
9,808
10,119+3%
Architecture
Generation 12.7
Turing
Process Node
6 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
3072+200%
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
12.6 TFLOPS+314%
3.041 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2050 MHz+38%
1485 MHz
ROPs
96+200%
32
TMUs
192+200%
64
L1 Cache
4.5 MB+350%
1 MB
L2 Cache
12 MB+1100%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Arc A730M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureArc A730MGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A730M has 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) carries 6 GB. Arc A730M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (Arc A730M) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) — a 16.7% advantage for the Arc A730M. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the Arc A730M and 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile). L2 Cache: 12 MB (Arc A730M) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) — the Arc A730M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureArc A730MGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+100%
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
336 GB/s+17%
288 GB/s
Bus Width
192-bit
192-bit
L2 Cache
12 MB+1100%
1 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A730M) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureArc A730MGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
DirectX
12.2+2%
12 (12_1)
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A730M) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A730M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)).

FeatureArc A730MGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
Encoder
Xe Media Engine
NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder
Xe Media Engine
NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
H.264,H.265,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A730M draws 80W versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)'s 50W — a 46.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A730M) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

FeatureArc A730MGeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
TDP
80W
50W-38%
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
80°C
75-6%
Perf/Watt
122.6
202.4+65%