Arc A730M vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

CPU

GPU

Arc A730M

2022Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz

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GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022Core: 1515 MHzBoost: 1755 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc A730M

12 GB 80

9,808

0.0%

11,892

+21.2%

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 780

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN Xp

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Arc A730M

2022

Why buy it

✅23.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 80W instead of 130W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,808 vs 11,892).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅+21.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Arc A730M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌62.5% higher power demand at 130W vs 80W.

Arc A730M

2022

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅23.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 80W instead of 130W, a 50W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+21.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 47.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,808 vs 11,892).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 47.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Arc A730M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌62.5% higher power demand at 130W vs 80W.

Quick Answers

So, is Arc A730M better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. Arc A730M is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 23.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 21.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 21.2% more raw performance headroom and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Arc A730M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 23.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and a lower G3D Mark (9,808 vs 11,892). GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Arc A730M is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does GeForce RTX 3050 OEM make more sense than Arc A730M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Arc A730M. The trade-off is that Arc A730M currently gives you a lower G3D Mark (9,808 vs 11,892) and 23.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Arc A730M Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	151 FPS	130 FPS
medium	130 FPS	113 FPS
high	116 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	118 FPS	119 FPS
medium	98 FPS	96 FPS
high	81 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	54 FPS	64 FPS
medium	47 FPS	57 FPS
high	36 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	33 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	294 FPS	239 FPS
medium	259 FPS	206 FPS
high	213 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	175 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	163 FPS
medium	177 FPS	135 FPS
high	145 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	105 FPS	88 FPS
medium	88 FPS	74 FPS
high	73 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	441 FPS	535 FPS
medium	353 FPS	428 FPS
high	294 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	331 FPS	401 FPS
medium	265 FPS	321 FPS
high	221 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	201 FPS
4K
low	221 FPS	268 FPS
medium	177 FPS	214 FPS
high	147 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	134 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	299 FPS	467 FPS
medium	256 FPS	414 FPS
high	212 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	237 FPS	372 FPS
medium	207 FPS	321 FPS
high	173 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	140 FPS	199 FPS
medium	117 FPS	175 FPS
high	93 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	125 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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 OEM

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,892 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc A730M scores 9,808 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM leads by 21.2%. The Arc A730M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A730M) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (Arc A730M) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) with 384 Tensor cores vs 80.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
G3D Mark Score	9,808	11,892+21%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Ampere
Process Node	6 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072+20%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.6 TFLOPS+40%	8.986 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2050 MHz+17%	1755 MHz
ROPs	96+200%	32
TMUs	192+140%	80
L1 Cache	4.5 MB+80%	2.5 MB
L2 Cache	12 MB+500%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24+20%	20
Tensor Cores	384+380%	80

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Arc A730M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
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 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM 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 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 50% advantage for the Arc A730M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (Arc A730M) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the Arc A730M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+50%	224 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 OEM). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
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 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). 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 OEM).

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	8th 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 OEM's 130W — a 47.6% difference. The Arc A730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A730M) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 235mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
TDP	80W-38%	130W
Recommended PSU	500W	450W-10%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	235mm
Height	0mm	124mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	122.6+34%	91.5