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  • Avg. price: ~£1,140
  • VRAM: 4 GB
  • Memory bus width: 64 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 35 W

Intel ARC A370M review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

3.7

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.7

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
3.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

2.7

Performance

24.0%

2.2

Memory

12.0%

3.9

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.8

Platform & Features

5.0%

4.0

Design

4.0%

7.9

Connectivity & Media

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 2.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.6
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.3

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.1
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    10.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 1.7
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.3

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    15.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 1.7
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.3

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    1.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Intel Arc A370M is an entry-level dedicated mobile graphics card built on the Xe-HPG Alchemist architecture and a 6nm process, featuring 8 Xe-cores, 8 ray tracing units, and 128 XMX engines. Operating at a base clock of 1550 MHz with a configurable TGP between 35W and 50W, it includes 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus with a bandwidth of 112 GB/s. Its primary strengths are industry-first hardware-accelerated AV1 encoding and Intel Deep Link technology, which allows it to work in tandem with integrated Intel graphics to boost content creation tasks like video rendering. While it offers solid 1080p performance for casual gaming and is highly efficient in modern APIs like DirectX 12, it is often limited by its small 4 GB VRAM buffer, inconsistent driver stability in older DirectX 11 titles, and general gaming performance that often falls behind competing cards like the NVIDIA RTX 3050.

Technical Specifications of Intel ARC A370M

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

3.7
Intel ARC A370M has a technical score of 3.66 points, which is lower than that of 92.1% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
Intel ARC A370M has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.7

Overall score

40.0%

4.5

Price

3.9
Intel ARC A370M has a quality-to-price ratio of 3.9 points, which is lower than 99.6% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

386 points
Intel ARC A370M scores 386 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 99% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

5,115 points
Intel ARC A370M scores 5115 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 68.8% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

3,014 points
Intel ARC A370M scores 3014 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 64% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

4.198 TFLOPS
Intel ARC A370M delivers 4.198 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 92% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

4 GB
Intel ARC A370M has 4 GB of VRAM, which is less than 88% of graphics cards and equal to 6% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
Intel ARC A370M uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

64 bit
Intel ARC A370M uses a 64 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 97.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.6% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

112 GB/s
Intel ARC A370M reaches 112 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 95% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
Intel ARC A370M supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x8
Intel ARC A370M uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 68.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

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OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
Intel ARC A370M supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
Intel ARC A370M supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
Intel ARC A370M supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 44.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 55.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

2.0
Intel ARC A370M supports DisplayPort 2.0, which is more advanced than on 66.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

10 Gbps
Intel ARC A370M supports DisplayPort link rates up to 10 Gbps, which is faster than on 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

35 W
Intel ARC A370M has a TDP of 35 W, which is lower than that of 98.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

50 W
Intel ARC A370M draws 50 W under peak load, which is lower than 96.8% of graphics cards and equal to 1% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

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Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

50 W
Intel ARC A370M has a board power limit of 50 W, which is lower than that of 97.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

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Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

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Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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Intel ARC A370M vs the average graphics card

  • 83.7% lower TDP
    Intel ARC A370M has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (35 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel ARC A370M has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (35 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.35 W vs 215 W
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel ARC A370M supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC A370M supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 77.3% lower board power limit
    Intel ARC A370M has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (50 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC A370M has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (50 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.50 W vs 220 W
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    Intel ARC A370M supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.0 vs 1.4a).
    What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
    When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC A370M supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.0 vs 1.4a).2.0 vs 1.4a
  • 77.3% lower peak power draw
    Intel ARC A370M has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (50 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
    What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
    When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC A370M has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (50 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.50 W vs 220 W
  • 48.4% smaller GPU die
    Intel ARC A370M has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (157 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
    What it is: Total die area of the GPU chip
    When it matters: When you are comparing how physically large different GPU chips are across generations and tiers.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC A370M has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (157 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².157 mm² vs 304.25 mm²
  • 50% larger L1 cache
    Intel ARC A370M has more L1 cache than the average graphics card (192 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
    What it is: Total size of L1 cache per core or SM
    When it matters: When you want deeper cache-level hardware context than benchmark charts alone provide.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC A370M has more L1 cache than the average graphics card (192 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.192 vs 128
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel ARC A370M supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 50% larger L1 cache
    Intel ARC A370M has more L1 cache than the average graphics card (192 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 48.4% smaller GPU die
    Intel ARC A370M has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (157 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    Intel ARC A370M supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.0 vs 1.4a).
  • 83.7% lower TDP
    Intel ARC A370M has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (35 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 77.3% lower board power limit
    Intel ARC A370M has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (50 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 77.3% lower peak power draw
    Intel ARC A370M has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (50 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.

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  • 32 fewer compute units
    Intel ARC A370M has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    Intel ARC A370M has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (8 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 120 fewer TMUs
    Intel ARC A370M has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (64 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 18% lower boost clock speed
    Intel ARC A370M has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,050 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • 65.2% lower texture rate
    Intel ARC A370M has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (131.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
  • 60.3% lower pixel rate
    Intel ARC A370M has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (65.6 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    Intel ARC A370M has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 19.3% lower base clock speed
    Intel ARC A370M has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1,550 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • 64 fewer AI cores
    Intel ARC A370M has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (128 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 96.1% lower ray tracing score
    Intel ARC A370M has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (386 points vs 9,938.5 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,938.5 points.
  • 55.2% lower PassMark score
    Intel ARC A370M has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (5,115 points vs 11,411 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 11,411 points.
  • 88% lower INT8 performance
    Intel ARC A370M has a lower INT8 performance than the average graphics card (56 TOPS vs 466 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 466 TOPS.
  • 71.5% lower FP16 performance
    Intel ARC A370M has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (8.4 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 81.8% lower compute throughput
    Intel ARC A370M has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (4.2 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 3,328 fewer FP32 units
    Intel ARC A370M has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1,024 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 192 bit narrower memory bus
    Intel ARC A370M has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    Intel ARC A370M has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 75% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel ARC A370M has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (112 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 26.3% slower memory speed
    Intel ARC A370M has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (14,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    Intel ARC A370M has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • No DLSS support
    Intel ARC A370M does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    Intel ARC A370M has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
  • 20% larger process node
    Intel ARC A370M has a higher process node than the average graphics card (6 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • 1 older
    Intel ARC A370M was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,022 vs 2,023).
  • Older shader model
    Intel ARC A370M supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.6 vs 6.8).
  • 67.1% fewer transistors
    Intel ARC A370M has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (7,200 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • Older HDMI version
    Intel ARC A370M supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Older HDCP version
    Intel ARC A370M supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
  • Not VR ready
    Intel ARC A370M is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • 7 °C lower thermal ceiling
    Intel ARC A370M has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (100 °C vs 93 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 93 °C.
  • 192 bit narrower memory bus
    Intel ARC A370M has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC A370M has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (64 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.64 bit vs 256 bit
  • 32 fewer compute units
    Intel ARC A370M has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC A370M has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.8 vs 40
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    Intel ARC A370M has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (8 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC A370M has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (8 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.8 vs 48
  • 8 GB less VRAM
    Intel ARC A370M has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC A370M has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (4 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.4 GB vs 12 GB
  • 120 fewer TMUs
    Intel ARC A370M has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (64 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC A370M has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (64 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.64 vs 184
  • 75% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel ARC A370M has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (112 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
    When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC A370M has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (112 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.112 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 18% lower boost clock speed
    Intel ARC A370M has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,050 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC A370M has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,050 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2050 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • 65.2% lower texture rate
    Intel ARC A370M has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (131.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.
    What it is: Number of textured pixels the GPU can process per second
    When it matters: When fast texture handling matters in high-refresh gaming workloads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC A370M has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (131.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 376.8 GTexel/s.131.2 GTexel/s vs 376.8 GTexel/s
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What customers like about Intel ARC A370M?

  • Industry-first hardware-accelerated AV1 encoding, which is highly efficient for video streaming and creation.
  • Excellent for content creators, showing significant performance gains in apps like Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve compared to integrated graphics.
  • Improved power efficiency and battery life in certain laptop models due to optimized Intel Deep Link technology.
  • Capable of a smooth casual gaming experience at 1080p on medium settings for many popular titles.
  • Provides a significant performance uplift over standard integrated graphics like Iris Xe.
  • Support for modern features like Ray Tracing and Intel XeSS upscaling.

What customers dislike about Intel ARC A370M?

  • Inconsistent gaming performance, often falling behind entry-level competitors like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 in real-world benchmarks.
  • Ongoing software and driver stability issues, leading to crashes in specific professional apps and games.
  • Limited 4GB VRAM and a narrow 64-bit memory bus can bottle-neck performance in intensive 3D tasks or higher resolutions.
  • Compatibility gaps with certain legacy or niche software, such as Solidworks.
  • Suboptimal performance in older DirectX 9 or 11 games compared to modern titles.
  • Early adopters often feel like 'beta testers' due to the maturing driver ecosystem.

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moorinsightsstrategy.com
22/08/2022
Intel's Arc A370M Is Great For Creators On-The-Go

The Intel Arc A370M mobile GPU, built on TSMC’s N6 node using the Xe HPG microarchitecture, is designed as a competitive option for creators on-the-go who require efficient media acceleration alongside casual gaming capabilities. In benchmark testing using a development notebook, the GPU demonstrated strong pros in content creation workflows, particularly when paired with apps that...Read more

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pcworld.com
09/05/2022
Arc A370M tested: Intel's first GPU seriously battles Nvidia and AMD

The PCWorld review of the entry-level Intel Arc A370M shows the GPU is competitive with the Nvidia RTX 3050, offering 3DMark Time Spy scores of 4,405 and significantly outperforming integrated graphics in 1080p gaming and creative tasks. However, the analysis highlights that early Arc-powered laptops are more expensive than rivals, with performance in heavier, modern titles like...Read more

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gizmodo.com
23/06/2022
Early Intel Arc A370M Benchmarks Are Grim

The Intel Arc A370M discrete mobile GPU serves as a significant graphical upgrade for ultra-thin laptops, easily crushing integrated solutions like Intel’s own Iris Xe and AMD’s Radeon Vega 8. In real-world gaming tests, it demonstrates solid entry-level capabilities, achieving a smooth 56 frames per second (fps) in The Witcher 3 on 1080p high settings, which comfortably beats the...Read more

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forbes.com
01/06/2022
Intel Arc Mobile Graphics Performance Preview: A New Player Enters The GPU Game

The Intel Arc A370M mobile GPU delivers capable 1080p gaming at medium-to-high settings and introduces advanced features like AV1 hardware encoding and Deep Link technologies (Hyper Encode, Dynamic Power Share) for improved performance. While providing a strong, entry-level option, the initial performance preview notes limitations, including driver maturity, inconsistent performance...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
26/06/2022
Intel Arc A370M debuut: Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q539ZD 2-in-1 review

The Asus Zenbook Flip 15 Q539ZD is a high-performance 2-in-1 convertible designed for "performance hunters" who need more power than traditional ultra-thin laptops offer. Its standout features are the Intel Core i7-12700H CPU, which provides gaming-laptop levels of multi-threaded performance (up to 4x faster than older U-series models), and a stunning 15.6-inch 120 Hz 3K OLED...Read more

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itdaily.be
06/03/2023
HP Spectre x360 16 review Tweakers

The HP Spectre x360 16 (f1190nd) is a premium 16-inch convertible laptop that delivers near-workstation performance but targets consumers rather than business professionals, as indicated by its inclusion of Windows 11 Home. The laptop features a stunning 16-inch glossy OLED touchscreen with deep blacks, highly accurate color recreation, and a 3.840 x 2.400 pixel resolution that...Read more

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