GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically faster than the Intel Arc A730M, leading by roughly 211% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs Intel Arc A730M: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs Intel Arc A730M
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 211% ahead of the Intel Arc A730M. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Intel Arc A730M is better matched to 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The Intel Arc A730M pulls less power (120W vs 320W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 12GB, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Intel Arc A730M's 12GB can fall short.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is roughly 2 years newer than the Intel Arc A730M (Ada Lovelace vs Alchemist), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Intel Arc A730M 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 4080 SUPER or Intel Arc A730M?
The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the faster card by about 211%. 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 4080 SUPER better than the Intel Arc A730M?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER or the Intel Arc A730M?
Does the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | Intel Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Alchemist |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC N6 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Shading Units) | 10,240✓ | 3,072 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 80✓ | 24 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 320 | 384✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | Intel Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,295 MHz✓ | 1,100 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,550 MHz✓ | 2,050 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | Intel Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB✓ | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 23 Gbps✓ | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 736 GB/s✓ | 336 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | Intel Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 320 W | 120 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | None |
| Released | Jan 2024 | Mar 2022 |