GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for Arc A310 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the Intel Arc A730M comes out dramatically faster — about 350% ahead of the Arc A310.
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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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A310 | Intel Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Alchemist |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | TSMC N6 |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / Shading Units) | 768 | 3,072✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 6 | 24✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 96 | 384✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A310 | Intel Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,000 MHz✓ | 1,100 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,000 MHz | 2,050 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A310 | Intel Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 64-bit | 192-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps✓ | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 124 GB/s | 336 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A310 | Intel Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 30 W✓ | 120 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Oct 2022 | Mar 2022 |