Arc A730M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

CPU

GPU

Arc A730M

2022Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz

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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc A730M

12 GB 80

9,808

0.0%

20,312

+107.1%

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

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 A730M

2022

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 80W instead of 200W, a 120W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅26.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌150% higher power demand at 200W vs 80W.

Arc A730M

2022

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Draws 80W instead of 200W, a 120W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅26.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌150% higher power demand at 200W vs 80W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Arc A730M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti averages 26.3% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 20,312 vs 9,808 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Arc A730M is a 2022 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 107.1% more raw performance headroom and 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?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $399 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 26.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 107.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Arc A730M is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (80W vs 200W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Arc A730M make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Yes. Arc A730M is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (80W vs 200W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 Ti currently gives you 107.1% higher G3D Mark and 26.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 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 A730M Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	151 FPS	152 FPS
medium	130 FPS	137 FPS
high	116 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	118 FPS	131 FPS
medium	98 FPS	107 FPS
high	81 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	54 FPS	77 FPS
medium	47 FPS	65 FPS
high	36 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	43 FPS

Open Arc A730M Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	294 FPS	425 FPS
medium	259 FPS	366 FPS
high	213 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	175 FPS	248 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	272 FPS
medium	177 FPS	229 FPS
high	145 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	156 FPS
4K
low	105 FPS	133 FPS
medium	88 FPS	114 FPS
high	73 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	73 FPS

Open Arc A730M Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	441 FPS	859 FPS
medium	353 FPS	693 FPS
high	294 FPS	602 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	457 FPS
1440p
low	331 FPS	658 FPS
medium	265 FPS	529 FPS
high	221 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	343 FPS
4K
low	221 FPS	434 FPS
medium	177 FPS	346 FPS
high	147 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	221 FPS

Open Arc A730M Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	299 FPS	580 FPS
medium	256 FPS	514 FPS
high	212 FPS	424 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	237 FPS	478 FPS
medium	207 FPS	427 FPS
high	173 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	290 FPS
4K
low	140 FPS	285 FPS
medium	117 FPS	266 FPS
high	93 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	195 FPS

Open Arc A730M Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A730M and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Arc A730M

The Arc A730M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,808 points.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc A730M scores 9,808 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 107.1%. The Arc A730M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A730M) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (Arc A730M) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 384 Tensor cores vs 152.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	9,808	20,312+107%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Ampere
Process Node	6 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072	4864+58%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.6 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+29%
Boost Clock	2050 MHz+23%	1665 MHz
ROPs	96+20%	80
TMUs	192+26%	152
L1 Cache	4.5 MB	4.8 MB+7%
L2 Cache	12 MB+200%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	38+58%
Tensor Cores	384+153%	152

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Arc A730M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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 A730M comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The Arc A730M offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (Arc A730M) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (Arc A730M) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the Arc A730M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	448 GB/s+33%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	12 MB+200%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A730M) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A730M) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A730M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A730M draws 80W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 85.7% difference. The Arc A730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A730M) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	80W-60%	200W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	242mm
Height	0mm	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75-6%
Perf/Watt	122.6+21%	101.6