GeForce RTX 4070 vs Arc Pro A30M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 4070

12 GB 200

26,919

+359.2%

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

GeForce RTX 5060

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

GeForce RTX 4090 D

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

Intel Arc Pro A30M

4 GB 50

5,862

0.0%

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅+359.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌300% higher power demand at 200W vs 50W.

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 200W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,862 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022

Why buy it

✅+359.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 200W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌300% higher power demand at 200W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,862 vs 26,919).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 44.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Intel Arc Pro A30M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 5,862 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Intel Arc Pro A30M is a 2022 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022, 359.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $599 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 359.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Intel Arc Pro A30M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Intel Arc Pro A30M is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 4070 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 RTX 4070 Benchmark Check

Intel Arc Pro A30M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	183 FPS	101 FPS
medium	167 FPS	90 FPS
high	151 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	131 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	150 FPS	92 FPS
medium	124 FPS	78 FPS
high	110 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	46 FPS
medium	78 FPS	43 FPS
high	65 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	544 FPS	143 FPS
medium	454 FPS	105 FPS
high	353 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	299 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	351 FPS	92 FPS
medium	288 FPS	61 FPS
high	235 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	197 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	42 FPS
medium	144 FPS	31 FPS
high	125 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	19 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	884 FPS	264 FPS
medium	713 FPS	211 FPS
high	643 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	569 FPS	132 FPS
1440p
low	684 FPS	198 FPS
medium	549 FPS	158 FPS
high	483 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	424 FPS	99 FPS
4K
low	467 FPS	132 FPS
medium	373 FPS	106 FPS
high	326 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	60 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 4070	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	751 FPS	264 FPS
medium	612 FPS	211 FPS
high	536 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	497 FPS	132 FPS
1440p
low	615 FPS	198 FPS
medium	500 FPS	158 FPS
high	433 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	395 FPS	99 FPS
4K
low	384 FPS	100 FPS
medium	324 FPS	77 FPS
high	301 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	272 FPS	54 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Intel Arc Pro A30M

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

Intel Arc Pro A30M

The Intel Arc Pro A30M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 8 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,862 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 5,862 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 359.2%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Intel Arc Pro A30M uses Generation 12.7, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1,024 (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2000 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 8 (Intel Arc Pro A30M) with 184 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Intel Arc Pro A30M
G3D Mark Score	26,919+359%	5,862
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Generation 12.7
Process Node	5 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	5888+475%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	29.15 TFLOPS+612%	4.096 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+24%	2000 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	184+188%	64
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	46+475%	8

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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 Intel Arc Pro A30M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Intel Arc Pro A30M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Intel Arc Pro A30M
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Intel Arc Pro A30M has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro A30M) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Intel Arc Pro A30M
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+200%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System
L2 Cache	36 MB+800%	4 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 50W — a 120% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070	Intel Arc Pro A30M
TDP	200W	50W-75%
Recommended PSU	650W	350W-46%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	304mm	—
Height	137mm	—
Slots	3	—
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	134.6+15%	117.2