GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop and Intel Arc A370M.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 188% ahead of the Intel Arc A370M. The Intel Arc A370M is the cheaper option by $3,164 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs Intel Arc A370M: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop vs Intel Arc A370M
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 188% ahead of the Intel Arc A370M. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the Intel Arc A370M is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The Intel Arc A370M currently lists from $1,792 CAD, $3,164 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop at $4,956 CAD.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Intel Arc A370M is the gentler choice at 50W versus 125W. The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 125W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop carries 8GB versus 4GB on the Intel Arc A370M. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop 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 RTX 3070 Laptop or Intel Arc A370M?
The GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop is the faster card by about 188%. 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 GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop better than the Intel Arc A370M?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop or the Intel Arc A370M?
Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop worth the extra $3,164 CAD over the Intel Arc A370M?
Does the GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | Intel Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Alchemist |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N6 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Shading Units) | 5,120✓ | 1,024 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 40✓ | 8 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 160✓ | 128 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | Intel Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,110 MHz | 1,550 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,560 MHz | 2,050 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | Intel Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 64-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 448 GB/s✓ | 112 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop | Intel Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 125 W | 50 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Mar 2022 |