Arc A730M vs GeForce RTX 4060
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Arc A730M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 99.3% 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 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-99.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+99.3%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060
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 4060
The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Arc A730M scores 9,808 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 99.3%. The Arc A730M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 6 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A730M) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (Arc A730M) vs 24 (GeForce RTX 4060) with 384 Tensor cores vs 96.
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,808 | 19,548+99% |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.6 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS+20% |
| Boost Clock | 2050 MHz | 2460 MHz+20% |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 192+100% | 96 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB+50% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB | 24 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Tensor Cores | 384+300% | 96 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Arc A730M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc A730M comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 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 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 23.5% advantage for the Arc A730M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (Arc A730M) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s+24% | 272 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB | 24 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A730M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| 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 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A730M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | NVENC 8th gen |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A730M draws 80W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 35.9% difference. The Arc A730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A730M) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 73°C.
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-30% | 115W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 240mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 73°C-9% |
| Perf/Watt | 122.6 | 170.0+39% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce RTX 4060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $299 |
| Codename | DG2-512 | AD107 |
| Release | 2022 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #264 | #84 |
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