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Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Intel Arc A730M comes out dramatically faster — about 350% ahead of the Arc A310.

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Arc A310
Price
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Performance
4/100
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Intel
Intel Arc A730M
Price
Reference GPU
Performance
18/100✓
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+300% Shading Units (3,072 vs 768)
+300% Ray Tracing Units (24 vs 6)
+300% XMX Engines (384 vs 96)
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Intel Arc A730M vs Arc A310: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Intel Arc A730M vs Arc A310

The Intel Arc A730M is dramatically faster, around 350% ahead of the Arc A310. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Intel Arc A730M is comfortable at 1080p, while the Arc A310 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The Intel Arc A730M packs 3,072 shading units versus 768 on the Arc A310. The Intel Arc A730M also has more RT cores (24 vs 6) and more AI cores (384 vs 96), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Arc A310 is the gentler choice at 30W versus 120W. The Intel Arc A730M is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 120W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The Intel Arc A730M carries 12GB versus 4GB on the Arc A310. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The Intel Arc A730M's memory is also faster — 336 GB/s versus 124 GB/s (192-bit vs 64-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: Arc A310 or Intel Arc A730M?

The Intel Arc A730M is the faster card by about 350%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Intel Arc A730M better than the Arc A310?

The Intel Arc A730M is dramatically faster, roughly 350% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A310 or the Intel Arc A730M?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the Intel Arc A730M have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 4GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which is better for ray tracing, the Intel Arc A730M or the Arc A310?

Both handle ray tracing, but the Intel Arc A730M has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the Arc A310.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationArc A310Intel Arc A730M
ArchitectureAlchemistAlchemist
Process NodeTSMC N6TSMC N6
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / Shading Units)7683,072✓
Ray Tracing Cores624✓
Tensor / AI Cores96384✓

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A310Intel Arc A730M
Base Clock2,000 MHz✓1,100 MHz
Boost Clock2,000 MHz2,050 MHz✓

Memory

SpecificationArc A310Intel Arc A730M
VRAM Capacity4 GB12 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus64-bit192-bit✓
Memory Speed15.5 Gbps✓14 Gbps
Bandwidth124 GB/s336 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A310Intel Arc A730M
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP30 W✓120 W
Power ConnectorsNoneNone
ReleasedOct 2022Mar 2022
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