Arc A730M vs GRID P40-2Q

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc A730M

80

9,808

+2.4%

UHD Graphics Xe 750 32EUs

9,581

0.0%

GeForce GTX 670

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

GeForce GTX Titan

GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

TITAN V CEO Edition

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Arc A730M is positioned at rank 196 and the GRID P40-2Q is on rank 310, so the Arc A730M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 GRID P40-2Q

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

93%

#295

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

8793%

#310

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

100%

#311

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

98%

#312

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

97%

#313

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

95%

#314

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

94%

#316

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

93%

#317

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

92%

#318

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

91%

#319

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

90%

#320

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

90%

#321

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

90%

#322

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

88%

#323

FirePro M2000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

85%

#324

GRID K280Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $50

85%

#325

Tesla K20c

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $500

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Arc A730M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The Arc A730M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GRID P40-2Q 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 2.4% 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 GRID P40-2Q.

Insight	Arc A730M	GRID P40-2Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%)
Longevity	Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A730M and GRID P40-2Q

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.

GRID P40-2Q

The GRID P40-2Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 557 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,581 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A730M scores 9,808 and the GRID P40-2Q reaches 9,581 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A730M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GRID P40-2Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A730M) vs 2,048 (GRID P40-2Q). Raw compute: 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M) vs 4.825 TFLOPS (GRID P40-2Q). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Arc A730M	GRID P40-2Q
G3D Mark Score	9,808+2%	9,581
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	6 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	3072+50%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.6 TFLOPS+161%	4.825 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2050 MHz+74%	1178 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	192+50%	128
L1 Cache	4.5 MB+500%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	12 MB+500%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc A730M	GRID P40-2Q
Upscaling Tech	XeSS	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A730M comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GRID P40-2Q has 4 GB. The Arc A730M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (Arc A730M) vs 2 MB (GRID P40-2Q) — the Arc A730M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A730M	GRID P40-2Q
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
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 12.1 (GRID P40-2Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Arc A730M	GRID P40-2Q
DirectX	12.2	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A730M) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (GRID P40-2Q). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A730M) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GRID P40-2Q).

Feature	Arc A730M	GRID P40-2Q
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	NVENC 4.0 (2x)
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A730M draws 80W versus the GRID P40-2Q's 225W — a 95.1% difference. The Arc A730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A730M) vs 500W (GRID P40-2Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Arc A730M	GRID P40-2Q
TDP	80W-64%	225W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C-6%	85°C
Perf/Watt	122.6+188%	42.6