Arc A730M vs GeForce GTX 970
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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A730M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). 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 970 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A730M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 970.
| Insight | Arc A730M | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A730M 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 970
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 970
The GeForce GTX 970 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 19 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1050 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 1664 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,640 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A730M scores 9,808 and the GeForce GTX 970 reaches 9,640 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A730M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce GTX 970 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A730M) vs 1,664 (GeForce GTX 970). Raw compute: 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M) vs 3.92 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,808+2% | 9,640 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+85% | 1664 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.6 TFLOPS+221% | 3.92 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2050 MHz+74% | 1178 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+71% | 56 |
| TMUs | 192+85% | 104 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB+638% | 0.61 MB |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+500% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 970 has 4 GB. The Arc A730M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (Arc A730M) vs 224 GB/s (GeForce GTX 970) — a 50% advantage for the Arc A730M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (Arc A730M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 970) — the Arc A730M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+200% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s+50% | 224 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 (FL 12_1) (GeForce GTX 970). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 (FL 12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A730M) vs NVENC 2nd gen (GeForce GTX 970). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs PureVideo VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A730M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 970).
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | NVENC 2nd gen |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | PureVideo VP6 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A730M draws 80W versus the GeForce GTX 970's 150W — a 60.9% difference. The Arc A730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A730M) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 970). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-47% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 122.6+91% | 64.3 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A730M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | DG2-512 | GM204 |
| Release | 2022 | September 19 2014 |
| Ranking | #264 | #269 |
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