GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs Arc A730M
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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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 Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Performance Per Dollar Arc A730M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 27.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc A730M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+27.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-27.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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 RTX 3050 8GB and Arc A730M
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.
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
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB scores 12,535 versus the Arc A730M's 9,808 — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB leads by 27.8%. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is built on Ampere while the Arc A730M uses Generation 12.7, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 3,072 (Arc A730M). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2050 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 24 (Arc A730M) with 80 Tensor cores vs 384.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,535+28% | 9,808 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3072+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.098 TFLOPS | 12.6 TFLOPS+38% |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz | 2050 MHz+15% |
| ROPs | 32 | 96+200% |
| TMUs | 80 | 192+140% |
| L1 Cache | 2.5 MB | 4.5 MB+80% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 12 MB+500% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 24+20% |
| Tensor Cores | 80 | 384+380% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Arc A730M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A730M has 12 GB. The Arc A730M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 336 GB/s (Arc A730M) — a 50% advantage for the Arc A730M. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12 MB (Arc A730M) — the Arc A730M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 336 GB/s+50% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 12 MB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 12.2 (Arc A730M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc A730M). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A730M).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB draws 130W versus the Arc A730M's 80W — a 47.6% difference. The Arc A730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 500W (Arc A730M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 66°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 80W-38% |
| Recommended PSU | 450W-10% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 66°C-18% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 96.4 | 122.6+27% |
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