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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 RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is on rank 77, so the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Arc A730M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A730M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (12 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design.
| Insight | Arc A730M | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 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 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 RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design
The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 1185 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,674 points.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A730M scores 9,808 and the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design reaches 9,674 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A730M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A730M) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M) vs 4.55 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1185 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (Arc A730M) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) with 384 Tensor cores vs 240.
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,808+1% | 9,674 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Turing |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+60% | 1920 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.6 TFLOPS+177% | 4.55 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2050 MHz+73% | 1185 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 192+60% | 120 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB+137% | 1.9 MB |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+300% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 30+25% |
| Tensor Cores | 384+60% | 240 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc A730M comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design 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 264 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) — a 27.3% advantage for the Arc A730M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (Arc A730M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design) — the Arc A730M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s+27% | 264 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+300% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A730M) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| 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 (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). 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 RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | NVENC (Turing) |
| 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 RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design's 65W — a 20.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A730M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W | 65W-19% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 122.6 | 148.8+21% |
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