GeForce GTX 970 vs Arc Pro A60

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 970

150

9,640

+1.5%

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

Intel Arc Pro A60

130

9,493

0.0%

Iris Pro Graphics P580

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Intel Arc Pro A60

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

100%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

93%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

92%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

92%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

88%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

86%

#45

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

591%

#60

Intel Arc Pro A60

MSRP: $380|Avg: $380

100%

#63

T400 4GB

MSRP: $159|Avg: $99

96%

#64

Radeon Pro 5300

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

95%

#69

Radeon Pro W5500

MSRP: $399|Avg: $300

89%

#72

Quadro P2200

MSRP: $429|Avg: $227

88%

#73

T1000

MSRP: $350|Avg: $382

87%

#74

Quadro P620

MSRP: $170|Avg: $48

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Intel Arc Pro A60 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The Intel Arc Pro A60 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 GeForce GTX 970 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel Arc Pro A60.

Insight	GeForce GTX 970	Intel Arc Pro A60
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)
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 (4 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 970 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $380 for the Intel Arc Pro A60, it costs 87% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 671.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 970	Intel Arc Pro A60
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+671.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380)

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.

GeForce GTX 970 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 970 and Intel Arc Pro A60

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.

Intel Arc Pro A60

The Intel Arc Pro A60 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in June 6 2023. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,493 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 970 scores 9,640 and the Intel Arc Pro A60 reaches 9,493 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Intel Arc Pro A60 uses Generation 12.7, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,664 (GeForce GTX 970) vs 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro A60). Raw compute: 3.92 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970) vs 8.397 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A60). Boost clocks: 1178 MHz vs 2050 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970	Intel Arc Pro A60
G3D Mark Score	9,640+2%	9,493
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Generation 12.7
Process Node	28 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	1664	2048+23%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.92 TFLOPS	8.397 TFLOPS+114%
Boost Clock	1178 MHz	2050 MHz+74%
ROPs	56	64+14%
TMUs	104	128+23%
L2 Cache	2 MB	12 MB+500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 970	Intel Arc Pro A60
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	XeSS
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 970) vs 12 MB (Intel Arc Pro A60) — the Intel Arc Pro A60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970	Intel Arc Pro A60
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	System
Bus Width	256-bit	System
L2 Cache	2 MB	12 MB+500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_1) (GeForce GTX 970) vs 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro A60). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970	Intel Arc Pro A60
DirectX	12 (FL 12_1)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd gen (GeForce GTX 970) vs Intel Xe Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro A60). Decoder: PureVideo VP6 vs Intel Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 970) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro A60).

Feature	GeForce GTX 970	Intel Arc Pro A60
Encoder	NVENC 2nd gen	Intel Xe Media Engine
Decoder	PureVideo VP6	Intel Xe Media Engine
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 970 draws 150W versus the Intel Arc Pro A60's 130W — a 14.3% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 970) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro A60). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 970	Intel Arc Pro A60
TDP	150W	130W-13%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	64.3	73.0+14%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 970 launched at $329 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 launched at $380 and now averages $380. The GeForce GTX 970 costs 86.8% less ($330 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 192.8 (GeForce GTX 970) vs 25.0 (Intel Arc Pro A60) — the GeForce GTX 970 offers 671.2% better value. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).