Arc A730M vs GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc A730M

80

9,808

0.0%

UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs

GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

75

10,080

+2.8%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Arc A730M

#186

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

387%

#188

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

351%

#189

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

350%

#193

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

319%

#194

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

316%

#196

Arc A730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#197

Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-85 4.6 TFLOPS

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#203

GeForce GT 730M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $45

96%

#206

Radeon RX Vega M GL / 870

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#208

Radeon RX Vega M GL

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

187%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

134%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

129%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

118%

#60

GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

92%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

89%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% 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 RTX 3050 Mobile
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%)
Longevity	Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A730M and GeForce RTX 3050 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 RTX 3050 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 712 MHz to 1057 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,080 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A730M scores 9,808 and the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile reaches 10,080 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A730M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A730M) vs 2,048 (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile). Raw compute: 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M) vs 4.329 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1057 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (Arc A730M) vs 16 (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) with 384 Tensor cores vs 64.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	9,808	10,080+3%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Ampere
Process Node	6 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072+50%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.6 TFLOPS+191%	4.329 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2050 MHz+94%	1057 MHz
ROPs	96+140%	40
TMUs	192+200%	64
L1 Cache	4.5 MB+125%	2 MB
L2 Cache	12 MB+500%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24+50%	16
Tensor Cores	384+500%	64

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	XeSS	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A730M comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 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 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) — a 75% advantage for the Arc A730M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (Arc A730M) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile) — the Arc A730M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+75%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	12 MB+500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A730M) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A730M) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A730M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile).

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A730M draws 80W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile's 75W — a 6.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A730M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.