Arc A730M vs GeForce RTX 3060

CPU

GPU

Arc A730M

2022Core: 1100 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz

Popular choices:

•RTX 3060••••••••

GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc A730M

12 GB 80

9,808

0.0%

16,995

+73.3%

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

TITAN V

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

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

✅Draws 80W instead of 170W, a 90W 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 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅9.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌112.5% higher power demand at 170W vs 80W.

Arc A730M

2022

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅Draws 80W instead of 170W, a 90W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅9.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌112.5% higher power demand at 170W vs 80W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Arc A730M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 9.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 73.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 3060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 73.3% 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $329 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 9.0% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 73.3% 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 170W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

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

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 170W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 currently gives you 73.3% higher G3D Mark and 9.0% 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 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	151 FPS	149 FPS
medium	130 FPS	131 FPS
high	116 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	82 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	118 FPS	126 FPS
medium	98 FPS	104 FPS
high	81 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	57 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	54 FPS	67 FPS
medium	47 FPS	58 FPS
high	36 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	32 FPS

Open Arc A730M Open GeForce RTX 3060

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	294 FPS	354 FPS
medium	259 FPS	310 FPS
high	213 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	175 FPS	195 FPS
1440p
low	201 FPS	222 FPS
medium	177 FPS	196 FPS
high	145 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	117 FPS	128 FPS
4K
low	105 FPS	110 FPS
medium	88 FPS	94 FPS
high	73 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	60 FPS

Open Arc A730M Open GeForce RTX 3060

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	441 FPS	765 FPS
medium	353 FPS	612 FPS
high	294 FPS	510 FPS
ultra	221 FPS	382 FPS
1440p
low	331 FPS	535 FPS
medium	265 FPS	432 FPS
high	221 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	287 FPS
4K
low	221 FPS	367 FPS
medium	177 FPS	298 FPS
high	147 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	110 FPS	176 FPS

Open Arc A730M Open GeForce RTX 3060

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	299 FPS	523 FPS
medium	256 FPS	452 FPS
high	212 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	319 FPS
1440p
low	237 FPS	428 FPS
medium	207 FPS	371 FPS
high	173 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	146 FPS	245 FPS
4K
low	140 FPS	279 FPS
medium	117 FPS	259 FPS
high	93 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	186 FPS

Open Arc A730M Open GeForce RTX 3060

Valorant

Valorant

Check FPS for your specific build

Technical Specifications

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

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

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. 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: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc A730M scores 9,808 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 73.3%. The Arc A730M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A730M) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (Arc A730M) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 384 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3060
G3D Mark Score	9,808	16,995+73%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Ampere
Process Node	6 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072	3584+17%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.6 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+1%
Boost Clock	2050 MHz+15%	1777 MHz
ROPs	96+100%	48
TMUs	192+71%	112
L1 Cache	4.5 MB+29%	3.5 MB
L2 Cache	12 MB+300%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	28+17%
Tensor Cores	384+243%	112

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 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
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)

Both cards feature 12 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (Arc A730M) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 7.1% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (Arc A730M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Arc A730M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3060
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	360 GB/s+7%
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	12 MB+300%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

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

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3060
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate
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 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A730M) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3060
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A730M draws 80W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 72% difference. The Arc A730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A730M) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). 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
TDP	80W-53%	170W
Recommended PSU	500W-9%	550W
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+23%	100.0