GeForce RTX 4070 vs Arc A350M
GeForce RTX 4070
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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 4070
Performance Per Dollar Arc A350M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 498.2% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A350M.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+498.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-498.2%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (304mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 and Arc A350M
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.
Arc A350M
The Arc A350M 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 1150 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,500 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Arc A350M's 4,500 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 498.2%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Arc A350M uses Generation 12.7, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 768 (Arc A350M). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 1.766 TFLOPS (Arc A350M). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1150 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 6 (Arc A350M) with 184 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,919+498% | 4,500 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+667% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 29.15 TFLOPS+1551% | 1.766 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2475 MHz+115% | 1150 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+167% | 24 |
| TMUs | 184+283% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+427% | 1.1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+800% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46+667% | 6 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 Arc A350M 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 Arc A350M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A350M has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 112 GB/s (Arc A350M) — a 350% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4 MB (Arc A350M) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+200% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 504 GB/s+350% | 112 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+200% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+800% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A350M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs Intel Media Engine (Arc A350M). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs Intel Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A350M).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) | Intel Media Engine |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | Intel Media Engine |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Arc A350M's 25W — a 155.6% difference. The Arc A350M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 350W (Arc A350M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 0mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 25W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 350W-46% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 304mm | 0mm |
| Height | 137mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 3 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 134.6 | 180.0+34% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $550 | — |
| Codename | AD104 | DG2-128 |
| Release | April 12 2023 | March 30 2022 |
| Ranking | #32 | #418 |
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