Arc A750 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Intel

Arc A750

2022Core: 2050 MHzBoost: 2400 MHz

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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Arc A750

2022

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 43.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($289 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
  • More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • 32.4% higher power demand at 225W vs 170W.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • Draws 170W instead of 225W, a 55W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 43.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $289 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU better than Arc A750?
Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 12,600 vs 13,170 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the overall package: you are getting DLSS Super Resolution, plus much lower power draw (170W vs 225W).
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
Arc A750 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $289 MSRP. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $289 MSRP, and you are getting 4.5% higher G3D Mark. Moving to an unclear MSRP gets you lower power draw (170W vs 225W), and DLSS Super Resolution.
Is Arc A750 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Arc A750 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $289 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with DLSS Super Resolution.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetArc A750GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low219 FPS109 FPS
medium205 FPS98 FPS
high176 FPS84 FPS
ultra137 FPS70 FPS
1440p
low181 FPS95 FPS
medium151 FPS83 FPS
high126 FPS70 FPS
ultra103 FPS59 FPS
4K
low98 FPS48 FPS
medium84 FPS43 FPS
high68 FPS30 FPS
ultra61 FPS26 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetArc A750GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low365 FPS357 FPS
medium312 FPS310 FPS
high235 FPS248 FPS
ultra172 FPS195 FPS
1440p
low214 FPS221 FPS
medium183 FPS190 FPS
high143 FPS154 FPS
ultra107 FPS123 FPS
4K
low99 FPS108 FPS
medium83 FPS89 FPS
high68 FPS72 FPS
ultra49 FPS55 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetArc A750GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low567 FPS593 FPS
medium454 FPS474 FPS
high378 FPS395 FPS
ultra284 FPS296 FPS
1440p
low425 FPS444 FPS
medium340 FPS356 FPS
high284 FPS296 FPS
ultra213 FPS222 FPS
4K
low284 FPS296 FPS
medium227 FPS237 FPS
high189 FPS198 FPS
ultra142 FPS148 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetArc A750GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low567 FPS519 FPS
medium454 FPS439 FPS
high378 FPS376 FPS
ultra284 FPS296 FPS
1440p
low425 FPS425 FPS
medium340 FPS356 FPS
high284 FPS296 FPS
ultra213 FPS222 FPS
4K
low284 FPS277 FPS
medium227 FPS237 FPS
high189 FPS198 FPS
ultra142 FPS148 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A750 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Intel

Arc A750

The Arc A750 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2050 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,600 points. Launch price was $289.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

Graphics Performance

The Arc A750 scores 12,600 and the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU reaches 13,170 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A750 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Arc A750) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 17.2 TFLOPS (Arc A750) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (Arc A750) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 448 Tensor cores vs 112.

FeatureArc A750GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
12,600
13,170+5%
Architecture
Generation 12.7
Ampere
Process Node
6 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
3584
3584
Compute (TFLOPS)
17.2 TFLOPS+35%
12.74 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2400 MHz+35%
1777 MHz
ROPs
112+133%
48
TMUs
224+100%
112
L2 Cache
16 MB+433%
3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
28
28
Tensor Cores
448+300%
112

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Arc A750 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureArc A750GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A750 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The Arc A750 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Arc A750) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 52.4% advantage for the Arc A750. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 16 MB (Arc A750) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the Arc A750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureArc A750GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+33%
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
512 GB/s+52%
336 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+33%
192-bit
L2 Cache
16 MB+433%
3 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A750) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureArc A750GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Dual Xe Media Engine (Arc A750) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Arc A750) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureArc A750GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
Dual Xe Media Engine
NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder
Xe Media Engine
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A750 draws 225W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 27.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Arc A750) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin + 6-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 75°C.

FeatureArc A750GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
TDP
225W
170W-24%
Recommended PSU
650W
500W-23%
Power Connector
8-pin + 6-pin
Mobile
Length
268mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
78°C
75°C-4%
Perf/Watt
56.0
77.5+38%