Arc A730M vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
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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 4070 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 222% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A730M.
| Insight | Arc A730M | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-222%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+222%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (285mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 4070 Ti
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 4070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Arc A730M scores 9,808 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 222%. The Arc A730M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 6 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A730M) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 2610 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (Arc A730M) vs 60 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) with 384 Tensor cores vs 240.
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,808 | 31,578+222% |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 7680+150% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.6 TFLOPS | 40.09 TFLOPS+218% |
| Boost Clock | 2050 MHz | 2610 MHz+27% |
| ROPs | 96+20% | 80 |
| TMUs | 192 | 240+25% |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB | 7.5 MB+67% |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB | 48 MB+300% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 60+150% |
| Tensor Cores | 384+60% | 240 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 12 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (Arc A730M) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (Arc A730M) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 504 GB/s+50% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB | 48 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A730M) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 4070 Ti). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A730M) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A730M draws 80W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 112.3% difference. The Arc A730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A730M) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 285mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-72% | 285W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-29% | 700W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 285mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 122.6+11% | 110.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | Arc A730M | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $799 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $590 |
| Codename | DG2-512 | AD104 |
| Release | 2022 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #264 | #11 |
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