Arc A770 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

CPU

GPU

Arc A770

2022Core: 2100 MHzBoost: 2400 MHz

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GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc A770

16 GB 225

13,332

+1.2%

Arc Graphics 130V

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

6 GB 170

13,170

0.0%

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

GeForce GTX 1660

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

TITAN V

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

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 A770

2022

Why buy it

✅11.5% more average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 38.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).

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

❌Lower average FPS than Arc A770 across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 38.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Arc A770

2022

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅11.5% more average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 38.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Arc A770 across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 38.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Arc A770 better than GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU?

Yes. Arc A770 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 11.5% more average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data, 1.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 16 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM.

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 A770 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Arc A770 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $349 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 11.5% more estimated average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data and 1.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about lower power draw (170W vs 225W) and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU make more sense than Arc A770?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (170W vs 225W), future-proofing, and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Arc A770. The trade-off is that Arc A770 currently gives you 1.2% higher G3D Mark and 11.5% more estimated average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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.

Arc A770 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc A770	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	222 FPS	109 FPS
medium	207 FPS	98 FPS
high	179 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	164 FPS	70 FPS
1440p
low	200 FPS	95 FPS
medium	169 FPS	83 FPS
high	138 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	130 FPS	59 FPS
4K
low	136 FPS	48 FPS
medium	114 FPS	43 FPS
high	91 FPS	30 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	26 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc A770	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	373 FPS	357 FPS
medium	318 FPS	310 FPS
high	251 FPS	248 FPS
ultra	196 FPS	195 FPS
1440p
low	225 FPS	221 FPS
medium	195 FPS	190 FPS
high	157 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	123 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	108 FPS
medium	89 FPS	89 FPS
high	75 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc A770	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	600 FPS	593 FPS
medium	480 FPS	474 FPS
high	400 FPS	395 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	296 FPS
1440p
low	450 FPS	444 FPS
medium	360 FPS	356 FPS
high	300 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	222 FPS
4K
low	300 FPS	296 FPS
medium	240 FPS	237 FPS
high	200 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	148 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc A770	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	600 FPS	565 FPS
medium	480 FPS	474 FPS
high	400 FPS	395 FPS
ultra	300 FPS	296 FPS
1440p
low	450 FPS	444 FPS
medium	360 FPS	356 FPS
high	300 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	222 FPS
4K
low	300 FPS	296 FPS
medium	240 FPS	237 FPS
high	200 FPS	198 FPS
ultra	150 FPS	148 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A770 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Arc A770

The Arc A770 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2100 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,332 points. Launch price was $329.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A770 scores 13,332 and the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU reaches 13,170 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A770 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Arc A770) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 19.66 TFLOPS (Arc A770) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 32 RT cores (Arc A770) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 512 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	Arc A770	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	13,332+1%	13,170
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Ampere
Process Node	6 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	4096+14%	3584
Compute (TFLOPS)	19.66 TFLOPS+54%	12.74 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2400 MHz+35%	1777 MHz
ROPs	128+167%	48
TMUs	256+129%	112
L2 Cache	16 MB+433%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	32+14%	28
Tensor Cores	512+357%	112

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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 A770 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Arc A770	GeForce 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 A770 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The Arc A770 offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Arc A770) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 52.4% advantage for the Arc A770. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 16 MB (Arc A770) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the Arc A770 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A770	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+167%	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 A770) 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.

Feature	Arc A770	GeForce 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 A770) 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 A770) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Arc A770	GeForce 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 A770 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 A770) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin + 6-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.