Intel Arc A730M
Model frame rate limits of 61, 43 and 23 FPS at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, assuming the processor never gets in the way.
The Intel Arc A730M is an entry-level graphics card in our database and a 1080p card for high settings in most current games.
Its 12GB of memory is comfortable at 1440p today, with less headroom at 4K.
Its closest NVIDIA rival is the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB, which is 10% slower at 1440p.
Estimated FPS in Popular Games
| Game (settings) | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 (High, no ray tracing) | ~50 | ~35 | ~20 |
| Fortnite (High, DirectX 12) | ~80 | ~55 | ~30 |
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (High) | ~70 | ~50 | ~25 |
| Counter-Strike 2 (High) | ~145 | ~105 | ~55 |
Modelled estimates with a processor fast enough not to hold the card back, rounded to the nearest 5 FPS. Counter-Strike 2 is usually limited by the processor well before these figures. See the methodology for how they are produced.
The slowest CPU that will not hold it back
| Resolution | Minimum processor | Estimated FPS |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | Ryzen 5 1600 | 61 |
| 1440p | Ryzen 5 1600 | 43 |
| 4K | Ryzen 5 1600 | 23 |
Notice how the requirement drops as resolution rises. At 4K this card is working so much harder per frame that a far slower processor keeps up without trouble. The search starts at four cores and eight threads: below that a game stutters whatever the average frame rate says.
The processors it lands closest to
The 24 processors whose frame rate limit sits nearest this card's, fastest first. The tag after each number says which part hits its limit first. For any other combination, use the calculator.
| Processor | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core i5-11400 | 61 gpu | 43 gpu | 23 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 5500 | 61 gpu | 43 gpu | 23 gpu |
| Core i5-10600K | 61 gpu | 43 gpu | 23 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 3800X | 61 gpu | 43 gpu | 23 gpu |
| Core i7-8700K | 61 gpu | 43 gpu | 23 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 3700X | 61 gpu | 43 gpu | 23 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3600X | 61 gpu | 43 gpu | 23 gpu |
| Core i5-9600K | 61 gpu | 43 gpu | 23 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3600 | 61 gpu | 43 gpu | 23 gpu |
| Ryzen 3 3300X | 61 gpu | 43 gpu | 23 gpu |
| Core i5-10400 | 61 gpu | 43 gpu | 23 gpu |
| Core i5-10400F | 61 gpu | 43 gpu | 23 gpu |
| Core i7-7700K | 61 gpu | 43 gpu | 23 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 3500X | 61 gpu | 43 gpu | 23 gpu |
| Ryzen 7 2700X | 61 gpu | 43 gpu | 23 gpu |
| Core i3-10100F | 61 gpu | 43 gpu | 23 gpu |
| Core i5-9400F | 61 gpu | 43 gpu | 23 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 4600G | 61 gpu | 43 gpu | 23 gpu |
| Core i5-8400 | 61 gpu | 43 gpu | 23 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 4500 | 61 gpu | 43 gpu | 23 gpu |
| Ryzen 3 3100 | 61 gpu | 43 gpu | 23 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 2600 | 61 gpu | 43 gpu | 23 gpu |
| Core i3-9100F | 61 gpu | 43 gpu | 23 gpu |
| Ryzen 5 1600 | 61 gpu | 43 gpu | 23 gpu |
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Series | Intel Arc A-Series (Alchemist) |
| Video memory | 12 GB |
| 3DMark Time Spy (graphics) | 6,270 |
| PCI Express | 4.0 ×16 |
| Released | 2022 |
Other Cards in the Intel Arc A-Series (Alchemist)
- Intel Arc A580 CPU pairing and bottleneck
- Intel Arc A750 CPU pairing and bottleneck
- Intel Arc A770 8GB CPU pairing and bottleneck
- Intel Arc A770 16GB CPU pairing and bottleneck
Common Questions
What CPU do I need for the Intel Arc A730M?
In our model the Ryzen 5 1600 is the slowest processor that keeps the Intel Arc A730M fully fed at both 1080p and 1440p. Anything faster leaves the card as the limit, which is what you want in a gaming PC.
Is the Intel Arc A730M good for 1440p?
Only with reduced settings. It averages around 43 FPS at 1440p on high settings in our model, so it is better suited to 1080p, where it reaches about 61 FPS.
Is 12GB of VRAM enough on the Intel Arc A730M?
For 1440p, yes. 12GB handles high textures at 1440p today; at 4K with ray tracing a few games already want more.
Is the Intel Arc A730M faster than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?
Yes. The Intel Arc A730M is about 10% faster at 1440p in our model (43 vs 39 FPS).