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Arc 7-Cores iGPU vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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Intel

Arc 7-Cores iGPU

2023Boost: 2200 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz
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Arc 7-Cores iGPU vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Performance Spectrum

Arc 7-Cores iGPU
Shared 15
9,349
0.0%
brand logoArc 8-Core iGPU
brand logoArc Graphics 140V
brand logoArc Graphics 130T
brand logoArc A380
brand logoArc A530M
brand logoArc A770
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
8 GB 200
20,312
+117.3%
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 SLI
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
brand logoRTX 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.

Arc 7-Cores iGPU vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Arc 7-Cores iGPU

2023

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 15W instead of 200W, a 185W reduction.
  • ✅More future proof: Xe LPG (2023) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,349 vs 20,312).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • ❌Older hardware, Unknown of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

  • ✅+117.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅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).
  • ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs Unknown).
  • ✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌1233.3% higher power demand at 200W vs 15W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 117.3% in PassMark G3D (20,312 vs 9,349), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs Unknown of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and 38 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

Arc 7-Cores iGPU vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Intel

Arc 7-Cores iGPU

The Arc 7-Cores iGPU is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The boost clock speed is 2200 MHz. It has 7 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,349 points.

NVIDIA

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 7-Cores iGPU scores 9,349 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 117.3%. The Arc 7-Cores iGPU is built on Xe LPG while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 7 (Arc 7-Cores iGPU) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2200 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureArc 7-Cores iGPUGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
9,349
20,312+117%
Architecture
Xe LPG
Ampere
Process Node
5 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
7
4864+69386%
Boost Clock
2200 MHz+32%
1665 MHz
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Arc 7-Cores iGPU leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureArc 7-Cores iGPUGeForce 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 7-Cores iGPU has 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is System on the Arc 7-Cores iGPU and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti.

FeatureArc 7-Cores iGPUGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity
Shared
8 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
System
448 GB/s
Bus Width
System
256-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc 7-Cores iGPU) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureArc 7-Cores iGPUGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX
12.2+2%
12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc 7-Cores iGPU) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 (Arc 7-Cores iGPU) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

FeatureArc 7-Cores iGPUGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder
Xe Media Engine
NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder
Xe Media Engine
NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The Arc 7-Cores iGPU draws 15W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 172.1% difference. The Arc 7-Cores iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc 7-Cores iGPU) 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: 85°C vs 75.

FeatureArc 7-Cores iGPUGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP
15W-93%
200W
Recommended PSU
500W-17%
600W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
0mm
242mm
Height
0mm
112mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
75-12%
Perf/Watt
623.3+513%
101.6
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Value Analysis

At launch, the Arc 7-Cores iGPU came in at $0, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399. On MSRP, Arc 7-Cores iGPU was 100+% cheaper ($399 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (Arc 7-Cores iGPU) vs 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the Arc 7-Cores iGPU offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Arc 7-Cores iGPU (2023 vs 2020).

FeatureArc 7-Cores iGPUGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP
$0-100%
$399
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
50.9
Codename
Meteor Lake iGPU
GA104
Release
December 14 2023
December 1 2020
Ranking
#377
#73
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