RTX A2000 Mobile vs Arc A730M
RTX A2000 Mobile
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The RTX A2000 Mobile is positioned at rank 214 and the Arc A730M is on rank 196, so the Arc A730M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RTX A2000 Mobile
Performance Per Dollar Arc A730M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A730M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% 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 RTX A2000 Mobile.
| Insight | RTX A2000 Mobile | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A730M 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 RTX A2000 Mobile and Arc A730M
RTX A2000 Mobile
The RTX A2000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1215 MHz to 1687 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 95W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,506 points.
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
The RTX A2000 Mobile scores 9,506 and the Arc A730M reaches 9,808 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A2000 Mobile is built on Ampere while the Arc A730M uses Generation 12.7, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs 3,072 (Arc A730M). Raw compute: 8.637 TFLOPS (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M). Boost clocks: 1687 MHz vs 2050 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs 24 (Arc A730M) with 80 Tensor cores vs 384.
| Feature | RTX A2000 Mobile | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,506 | 9,808+3% |
| Architecture | Ampere | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3072+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.637 TFLOPS | 12.6 TFLOPS+46% |
| Boost Clock | 1687 MHz | 2050 MHz+22% |
| ROPs | 48 | 96+100% |
| 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)
| Feature | RTX A2000 Mobile | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX A2000 Mobile comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A730M has 12 GB. The Arc A730M offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs 12 MB (Arc A730M) — the Arc A730M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A2000 Mobile | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 12 MB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs 12.2 (Arc A730M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A2000 Mobile | 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: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc A730M). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A730M).
| Feature | RTX A2000 Mobile | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A2000 Mobile draws 95W versus the Arc A730M's 80W — a 17.1% difference. The Arc A730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A2000 Mobile) vs 500W (Arc A730M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | RTX A2000 Mobile | Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 95W | 80W-16% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.1 | 122.6+22% |
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