Intel Arc A730M vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN X Comparison

Intel’s Arc A730M and NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX TITAN X represent two very different eras of GPU design, yet the benchmark database places them in a surprisingly close contest. The A730M is a modern mobile part built for efficiency, while the GTX TITAN X is a classic desktop flagship from the Maxwell generation. The recorded data shows the Intel part winning both head-to-head tests, but the full picture involves trade-offs in API support, power behavior, and platform fit.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc A730M wins every benchmark where both GPUs have a direct comparison. In the Geekbench OpenCL test, the A730M scores 70,352 points against 41,471 for the GTX TITAN X, a 69.6% advantage. The gap narrows in Geekbench Vulkan, where the A730M scores 64,693 versus 49,397, a 31% lead. The database records two wins for the Intel part and zero for the NVIDIA card in head-to-head testing.

The GTX TITAN X has no direct benchmark win, but its average benchmark score still places it in the 80th percentile of all GPUs, while the A730M sits in the 84th percentile. The NVIDIA card’s average score is 36,530, and the Intel part’s average is 45,592. That 24.8% gap in average score is larger than the Vulkan delta, which suggests the A730M’s strength is more consistent across different workloads.

For compute-heavy tasks like OpenCL, the A730M is clearly the stronger option. The 69.6% lead in that test is decisive. For Vulkan gaming workloads, the A730M still wins, but the 31% margin is less commanding. The GTX TITAN X remains competitive in scenarios that favor older architectures with high memory bandwidth, but the data does not show it winning any recorded test.

Architecture Differences

The A730M uses the DG2-512 chip built on Intel’s Xe-HPG architecture, fabricated on a 6 nm TSMC process. It packs 21,700 million transistors into a 406 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 53.4 million per mm². The GTX TITAN X uses the GM200 chip with Maxwell 2.0 architecture, built on a 28 nm process. It has 8,000 million transistors on a 601 mm² die, for a density of 13.3 million per mm².

Both GPUs have 3,072 shading units and 192 texture mapping units, but the A730M operates at much higher clocks. Its base clock is 1100 MHz with a boost of 2050 MHz, while the GTX TITAN X runs at 1000 MHz base and 1089 MHz boost. That clock difference drives the A730M’s compute advantage: 12.60 TFLOPS FP32 versus 6.691 TFLOPS for the NVIDIA card. The A730M also supports FP16 at 25.19 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio), while the GTX TITAN X has no recorded FP16 capability.

Memory configurations are similar in capacity but different in type. Both have 12 GB, but the A730M uses GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus with 336.0 GB/s bandwidth. The GTX TITAN X uses GDDR5 on a 384-bit bus with 336.6 GB/s bandwidth. The bandwidth is nearly identical, but the A730M achieves it with a narrower bus and faster memory. The A730M also has 24 ray tracing cores, while the GTX TITAN X has none.

The A730M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), while the GTX TITAN X is limited to DirectX 12 (12_1). Both support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4. Power consumption is a major difference: the A730M has a TDP of 80 W and is designed for integrated use, while the GTX TITAN X draws 250 W and requires a dual-slot cooler with 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin power connectors and a 600 W suggested PSU.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most lopsided result in the head-to-head data is Geekbench OpenCL. The A730M scores 70,352 versus 41,471 for the GTX TITAN X, a 69.6% advantage. This is a massive margin that reflects the A730M’s modern architecture and higher clock speeds. In raw compute throughput, the A730M’s 12.60 TFLOPS dwarfs the GTX TITAN X’s 6.691 TFLOPS, and that difference shows up directly in OpenCL workloads.

Geekbench Vulkan tells a similar story but with a smaller gap. The A730M scores 64,693 against 49,397, a 31% lead. Vulkan performance depends heavily on driver efficiency and API feature support. The A730M’s support for DirectX 12 Ultimate and newer Vulkan features likely contributes to its advantage here. The GTX TITAN X, despite its age, still posts a respectable score, showing that Maxwell’s compute units remain functional even with older driver maturity.

The average benchmark scores reinforce the A730M’s overall lead. The Intel part averages 45,592 across all recorded tests, while the GTX TITAN X averages 36,530. The nearest rivals for the A730M include the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT (45,384, 0.5% delta), the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation (45,972, -0.8% delta), and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile (45,152, 1% delta). The GTX TITAN X sits near the AMD Radeon RX 5300M (36,529, 0% delta) and the NVIDIA T1000 (36,289, 0.7% delta). This places the A730M in a performance tier roughly 25% above the GTX TITAN X, consistent with the head-to-head results.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU is faster in OpenCL compute?

A: The Intel Arc A730M is significantly faster, scoring 70,352 in Geekbench OpenCL versus 41,471 for the GTX TITAN X, a 69.6% advantage.

Q: How do the two compare in Vulkan performance?

A: The A730M leads with 64,693 points against 49,397 for the GTX TITAN X, a 31% margin.

Q: Do both GPUs have the same amount of memory?

A: Yes, both have 12 GB, but the A730M uses GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, while the GTX TITAN X uses GDDR5 on a 384-bit bus. Bandwidth is nearly identical at 336.0 GB/s versus 336.6 GB/s.

Q: Why is the A730M so much more efficient?

A: The A730M has a TDP of 80 W compared to 250 W for the GTX TITAN X, and it is built on a 6 nm process versus 28 nm. That newer node allows higher clocks (2050 MHz boost versus 1089 MHz) with far less power draw.

Q: Does the GTX TITAN X support ray tracing?

A: No, it has no ray tracing cores. The A730M includes 24 ray tracing cores.

Q: Which GPU has better API support?

A: The A730M supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), while the GTX TITAN X is limited to DirectX 12 (12_1). Both support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

The Verdict

Choose the Intel Arc A730M if you prioritize compute performance and modern API support. The data shows it leading by 69.6% in OpenCL and 31% in Vulkan, with a higher average benchmark score and a better percentile ranking. Its 80 W TDP makes it suitable for mobile or low-power builds, and it brings ray tracing support that the GTX TITAN X lacks entirely. The A730M also has a much higher transistor density (53.4M per mm² versus 13.3M per mm²), which explains its efficiency advantage.

Choose the NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN X only if you have a specific need for its 384-bit memory bus and older Maxwell characteristics. Its bandwidth is effectively identical to the A730M (336.6 GB/s versus 336.0 GB/s), so there is no practical memory advantage. The GTX TITAN X does have a higher average score than its nearest rivals, sitting at 36,530 with a 0% delta to the AMD Radeon RX 5300M, but that tier is well below the A730M’s neighborhood. Its 250 W power draw and dual-slot cooler make it a poor fit for modern compact builds.

The recorded data does not give the GTX TITAN X a single head-to-head win. The A730M is the better GPU in every measured comparison. If you are building a system today and these are your two options, the Intel part is the rational pick for its performance, features, and power profile.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Arc A730M | NVIDIA GeForce GTX TITAN X |

|----------------|----------------|---------------------------|

| Architecture | Xe-HPG | Maxwell 2.0 |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 28 nm |

| Transistors | 21,700 million | 8,000 million |

| Die Size | 406 mm² | 601 mm² |

| Shading Units | 3072 | 3072 |

| TMUs | 192 | 192 |

| ROPs | 96 | 96 |

| RT Cores | 24 | None |

| Base Clock | 1100 MHz | 1000 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2050 MHz | 1089 MHz |

| FP32 Performance | 12.60 TFLOPS | 6.691 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 25.19 TFLOPS (2:1) | None |

| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |

| Memory Bus Width | 192 bit | 384 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 336.0 GB/s | 336.6 GB/s |

| TDP | 80 W | 250 W |

| Slot Width | IGP | Dual-slot |

| Power Connectors | None | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |

| Suggested PSU | None | 600 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |

| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_1) |

| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |