GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 970 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the Intel Arc A370M comes out dramatically faster — about 60% ahead of the GeForce GTX 970. The GeForce GTX 970 is the cheaper option by $1,492 CAD.
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Intel Arc A370M vs GeForce GTX 970: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Intel Arc A370M vs GeForce GTX 970
The Intel Arc A370M is dramatically faster, around 60% ahead of the GeForce GTX 970. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 970 currently lists from $300 CAD, $1,492 CAD less than the Intel Arc A370M at $1,792 CAD. The GeForce GTX 970 is trading below its $329 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 50W against 145W, the Intel Arc A370M is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Alchemist architecture on a TSMC N6 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The Intel Arc A370M is roughly 8 years newer than the GeForce GTX 970 (Alchemist vs Maxwell), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 970 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Intel Arc A370M offers Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 970 or Intel Arc A370M?
The Intel Arc A370M is the faster card by about 60%. 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 A370M better than the GeForce GTX 970?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 970 or the Intel Arc A370M?
Is the Intel Arc A370M worth the extra $1,492 CAD over the GeForce GTX 970?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 970 | Intel Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Maxwell | Alchemist |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | TSMC N6 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Shading Units) | 1,664✓ | 1,024 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 8 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 128 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 970 | Intel Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,050 MHz | 1,550 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,178 MHz | 2,050 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 970 | Intel Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 64-bit |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 224.3 GB/s✓ | 112 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 970 | Intel Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 145 W | 50 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 6-pin | None |
| Released | Sep 2014 | Mar 2022 |