GeForce RTX 3070 vs Arc A370M
GeForce RTX 3070
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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 3070
Performance Per Dollar Arc A370M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 333.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A370M.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+333.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-333.5%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070 and Arc A370M
GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
Arc A370M
The Arc A370M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1550 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,115 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Arc A370M's 5,115 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 333.5%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Arc A370M uses Generation 12.7, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 1,024 (Arc A370M). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3.174 TFLOPS (Arc A370M). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1550 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 8 (Arc A370M) with 184 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,172+333% | 5,115 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+475% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.31 TFLOPS+540% | 3.174 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz+11% | 1550 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+200% | 32 |
| TMUs | 184+188% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+287% | 1.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46+475% | 8 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Arc A370M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A370M has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 112 GB/s (Arc A370M) — a 300% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+300% | 112 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+300% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A370M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc A370M). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A370M).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Arc A370M's 35W — a 145.1% difference. The Arc A370M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (Arc A370M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 90.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W | 35W-84% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 350W-46% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-17% | 90 |
| Perf/Watt | 100.8 | 146.1+45% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A370M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | — |
| Codename | GA104 | DG2-128 |
| Release | September 1 2020 | March 30 2022 |
| Ranking | #63 | #439 |
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