GeForce RTX 4070 vs Arc A730M
GeForce RTX 4070
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Arc A730M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 A730M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 174.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A730M.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+174.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-174.5%) |
| 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) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| 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 A730M
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 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 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Arc A730M's 9,808 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 174.5%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Arc A730M uses Generation 12.7, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 3,072 (Arc A730M). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2050 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 24 (Arc A730M) with 184 Tensor cores vs 384.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,919+174% | 9,808 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+92% | 3072 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 29.15 TFLOPS+131% | 12.6 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2475 MHz+21% | 2050 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 184 | 192+4% |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+29% | 4.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+200% | 12 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46+92% | 24 |
| Tensor Cores | 184 | 384+109% |
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 A730M 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 A730M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 12 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 336 GB/s (Arc A730M) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 MB (Arc A730M) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 504 GB/s+50% | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+200% | 12 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.2 (Arc A730M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| 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 Xe Media Engine (Arc A730M). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A730M).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | Xe 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 A730M's 80W — a 85.7% difference. The Arc A730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 500W (Arc A730M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 0mm, occupying 3 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 80W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 304mm | 0mm |
| Height | 137mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 3 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 134.6+10% | 122.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $550 | — |
| Codename | AD104 | DG2-512 |
| Release | April 12 2023 | 2022 |
| Ranking | #32 | #264 |
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