GeForce GTX 970 vs Arc A730M
GeForce GTX 970
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A730M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The Arc A730M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 970 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 1.7% 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 GeForce GTX 970.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 970 | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 970 and Arc A730M
GeForce GTX 970
The GeForce GTX 970 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 19 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1050 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 1664 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,640 points. Launch price was $329.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 970 scores 9,640 and the Arc A730M reaches 9,808 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Arc A730M uses Generation 12.7, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,664 (GeForce GTX 970) vs 3,072 (Arc A730M). Raw compute: 3.92 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970) vs 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 2050 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970 | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,640 | 9,808+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 1664 | 3072+85% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.92 TFLOPS | 12.6 TFLOPS+221% |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz | 2050 MHz+74% |
| ROPs | 56 | 96+71% |
| TMUs | 104 | 192+85% |
| L1 Cache | 0.61 MB | 4.5 MB+638% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 12 MB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970 | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 970 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A730M has 12 GB. The Arc A730M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce GTX 970) vs 336 GB/s (Arc A730M) — a 50% advantage for the Arc A730M. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 970) vs 12 MB (Arc A730M) — the Arc A730M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970 | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 336 GB/s+50% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 12 MB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_1) (GeForce GTX 970) vs 12.2 (Arc A730M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970 | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 12_1) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd gen (GeForce GTX 970) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc A730M). Decoder: PureVideo VP6 vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 970) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A730M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970 | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2nd gen | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP6 | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 970 draws 150W versus the Arc A730M's 80W — a 60.9% difference. The Arc A730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 970) vs 500W (Arc A730M). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970 | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 80W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 64.3 | 122.6+91% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A730M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970 | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | GM204 | DG2-512 |
| Release | September 19 2014 | 2022 |
| Ranking | #269 | #264 |
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