GeForce RTX 4070 vs Intel Arc Pro A60
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 Intel Arc Pro A60
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 183.6% 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 Intel Arc Pro A60.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+183.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-183.6%) |
| 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 (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (304mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 4070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $550 (vs $380), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 95.9% better value per dollar than the Intel Arc Pro A60.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+95.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550) | ✅More affordable ($380) |
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 Intel Arc Pro A60
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.
Intel Arc Pro A60
The Intel Arc Pro A60 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in June 6 2023. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,493 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Intel Arc Pro A60's 9,493 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 183.6%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Intel Arc Pro A60 uses Generation 12.7, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro A60). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 8.397 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A60). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2050 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 16 (Intel Arc Pro A60) with 184 Tensor cores vs 256.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 26,919+184% | 9,493 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+188% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 29.15 TFLOPS+247% | 8.397 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2475 MHz+21% | 2050 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 184+44% | 128 |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+200% | 12 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46+188% | 16 |
| Tensor Cores | 184 | 256+39% |
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 Intel Arc Pro A60 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 Intel Arc Pro A60 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Intel Arc Pro A60 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 MB (Intel Arc Pro A60) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+200% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 504 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 36 MB+200% | 12 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro A60). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Intel Xe Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro A60). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs Intel Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro A60).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) | Intel Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | Intel Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Intel Arc Pro A60's 130W — a 42.4% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro A60). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 241mm, occupying 3 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 130W-35% |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 500W-23% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 304mm | 241mm |
| Height | 137mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 3 | 1-67% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 134.6+84% | 73.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $550, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 launched at $380 and now averages $380. The Intel Arc Pro A60 costs 30.9% less ($170 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 25.0 (Intel Arc Pro A60) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 95.6% better value.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Pro A60 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $380-37% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $550 | $380-31% |
| Performance per Dollar | 48.9+96% | 25.0 |
| Codename | AD104 | DG2-256 |
| Release | April 12 2023 | June 6 2023 |
| Ranking | #32 | #275 |
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