Arc A730M vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
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. The Arc A730M is positioned at rank #196 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Arc A730M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% 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 1660 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) 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 1660 Ti (Mobile)
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 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.
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce 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)
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1660 Ti (Mobile) has 6 GB. The Arc A730M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (Arc A730M) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) — a 16.7% advantage for the Arc A730M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. 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.
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce 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 |
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.
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce 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 |
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)).
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce 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 |
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.
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce 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% |
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