GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER comes out dramatically faster — about 975% ahead of the Arc A310. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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Price
£124
Performance
4%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Price
£720
Performance
43%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+833% CUDA Cores (7,168 vs 768)
+833% RT Cores (56 vs 6)
+306% Bandwidth (504 GB/s vs 124 GB/s)

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs Arc A310: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs Arc A310

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 975% ahead of the Arc A310. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Arc A310 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

The Arc A310 currently lists from $124 GBP, $596 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER at $720 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER wins on performance-per-dollar by about 85%. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER still sits about $121 GBP above its $599 GBP MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Arc A310 is the gentler choice at 30W versus 220W. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 220W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 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.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is roughly 2 years newer than the Arc A310 (Ada Lovelace vs Alchemist), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A310 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER offers NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: Arc A310 or GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Arc A310 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER better than the Arc A310?

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is dramatically faster, roughly 975% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A310 or the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 12GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER worth the extra $596 GBP over the Arc A310?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationArc A310GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
ArchitectureAlchemistAda Lovelace
Process NodeTSMC N6TSMC N4
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)7687,168
Ray Tracing Cores656
Tensor / AI Cores96224

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A310GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Base Clock2,000 MHz1,980 MHz
Boost Clock2,000 MHz2,475 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A310GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
VRAM Capacity4 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus64-bit192-bit
Memory Speed15.5 Gbps21 Gbps
Bandwidth124 GB/s504 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A310GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP30 W220 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 16-pin
ReleasedOct 2022Jan 2024