GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 4080 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster than the Intel Arc A730M, leading by roughly 206% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs Intel Arc A730M: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs Intel Arc A730M
The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, around 206% ahead of the Intel Arc A730M. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 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 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 12GB, the GeForce RTX 4080 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Intel Arc A730M's 12GB can fall short.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 4080 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 or Intel Arc A730M?
The GeForce RTX 4080 is the faster card by about 206%. 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 better than the Intel Arc A730M?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4080 or the Intel Arc A730M?
Does the GeForce RTX 4080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | Intel Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Alchemist |
| Process Node | TSMC 4N | TSMC N6 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Shading Units) | 9,728✓ | 3,072 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 76✓ | 24 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 304 | 384✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | Intel Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,205 MHz✓ | 1,100 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,505 MHz✓ | 2,050 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | Intel Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB✓ | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 22.4 Gbps✓ | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 716.8 GB/s✓ | 336 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 4080 | Intel Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 320 W | 120 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 16-pin | None |
| Released | Sep 2022 | Mar 2022 |
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