Intel Arc Pro A30M vs GeForce GTX 970M
Intel Arc Pro A30M
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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is positioned at rank 30 and the GeForce GTX 970M is on rank 27, so the GeForce GTX 970M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Intel Arc Pro A30M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 970M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel Arc Pro A30M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2014). The Intel Arc Pro A30M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 970M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel Arc Pro A30M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 970M.
| Insight | Intel Arc Pro A30M | GeForce GTX 970M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel Arc Pro A30M 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 Intel Arc Pro A30M and GeForce GTX 970M
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.
GeForce GTX 970M
The GeForce GTX 970M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 924 MHz to 1038 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 81W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,705 points. Launch price was $2,560.89.
Graphics Performance
The Intel Arc Pro A30M scores 5,862 and the GeForce GTX 970M reaches 5,705 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce GTX 970M uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 1,280 (GeForce GTX 970M). Raw compute: 4.096 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 2.657 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970M). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 1038 MHz.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A30M | GeForce GTX 970M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,862+3% | 5,705 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 1280+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.096 TFLOPS+54% | 2.657 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2000 MHz+93% | 1038 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 48+50% |
| TMUs | 64 | 80+25% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+167% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A30M | GeForce GTX 970M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Intel Arc Pro A30M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 970M has 3 GB. The Intel Arc Pro A30M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 970M) — the Intel Arc Pro A30M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A30M | GeForce GTX 970M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+33% | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 120 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+167% | 1.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel Arc Pro A30M draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 970M's 81W — a 47.3% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Intel Arc Pro A30M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 970M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A30M | GeForce GTX 970M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-38% | 81W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 1mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Perf/Watt | 117.2+66% | 70.4 |
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