GeForce GTX 970M SLI vs Arc A310
GeForce GTX 970M SLI
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GeForce GTX 970M SLI is positioned at rank #132 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 GeForce GTX 970M SLI
Performance Per Dollar Arc A310
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A310 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The Arc A310 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 970M SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A310.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 970M SLI | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 970M SLI 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 970M SLI and Arc A310
GeForce GTX 970M SLI
The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 162W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points.
Arc A310
The Arc A310 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,438 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 970M SLI scores 5,500 and the Arc A310 reaches 5,438 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 970M SLI is built on Maxwell while the Arc A310 uses Generation 12.7, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs 768 (Arc A310). Boost clocks: 1038 MHz vs 2000 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M SLI | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,500+1% | 5,438 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+233% | 768 |
| Boost Clock | 1038 MHz | 2000 MHz+93% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M SLI | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 120 GB/s x2 (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs 124 GB/s (Arc A310) — a 869.4% advantage for the GeForce GTX 970M SLI. Bus width: 192-bit x2 vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M SLI | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 120 GB/s x2 | 124 GB/s+3% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit x2+200% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A310). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M SLI | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.6+5% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc A310). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Arc A310).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M SLI | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP6) | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 970M SLI draws 162W versus the Arc A310's 75W — a 73.4% difference. The Arc A310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 970M SLI) vs 300W (Arc A310). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 169mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M SLI | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 162W | 75W-54% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 0mm | 169mm |
| Height | 0mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 65°C-19% |
| Perf/Watt | 34.0 | 72.5+113% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A310 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 970M SLI | Arc A310 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $100 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $100 |
| Codename | — | DG2-128 |
| Release | October 7 2014 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #284 | #422 |
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