Arc A310 vs GeForce RTX 3060

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GPU

Arc A310

2022Core: 2000 MHzBoost: 2000 MHz

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GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

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Arc A310 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Performance Spectrum

Arc A310

4 GB 75

5,438

0.0%

16,995

+212.5%

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.

Arc A310 vs GeForce RTX 3060 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Arc A310 vs GeForce RTX 3060: 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 A310

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $229 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 170W, a 95W reduction.
✅Measures 169mm instead of 242mm, a 73mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅186.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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229% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$100 MSRP
❌126.7% higher power demand at 170W vs 75W.
❌43.2% longer card at 242mm vs 169mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 186.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 212.5% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 5,438), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and 28 vs 6 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Arc A310 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $229 cheaper on MSRP at $100 vs $329, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 5.3% (54.4 vs 51.7), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Arc A310 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 3060 has the stronger long-term case.

Arc A310 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Technical Specifications

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

Arc A310

The Arc A310 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,438 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 A310 scores 5,438 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 212.5%. The Arc A310 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 768 (Arc A310) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 3.072 TFLOPS (Arc A310) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 6 RT cores (Arc A310) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 96 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	Arc A310	GeForce RTX 3060
G3D Mark Score	5,438	16,995+213%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Ampere
Process Node	6 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	768	3584+367%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.072 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+315%
Boost Clock	2000 MHz+13%	1777 MHz
ROPs	16	48+200%
TMUs	32	112+250%
L1 Cache	1.1 MB	3.5 MB+218%
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	6	28+367%
Tensor Cores	96	112+17%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Arc A310 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	Arc A310	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)

The Arc A310 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 carries 12 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 124 GB/s (Arc A310) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 190.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Arc A310 and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Arc A310) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Arc A310 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A310	GeForce RTX 3060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	12 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	124 GB/s	360 GB/s+190%
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A310) 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 A310	GeForce RTX 3060
DirectX	12 Ultimate	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 A310) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Arc A310) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).

Feature	Arc A310	GeForce RTX 3060
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A310 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 77.6% difference. The Arc A310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Arc A310) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: None vs 8-pin. Card length: 169mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75.

Feature	Arc A310	GeForce RTX 3060
TDP	75W-56%	170W
Recommended PSU	300W-45%	550W
Power Connector	None	8-pin
Length	169mm	242mm
Height	69mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	65°C-13%	75
Perf/Watt	72.5	100.0+38%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Arc A310 came in at $100, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329. On MSRP, Arc A310 was 69.6% cheaper ($229 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 54.4 (Arc A310) vs 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Arc A310 offers 5.2% better value. The newer card here is Arc A310 (2022 vs 2021).

Feature	Arc A310	GeForce RTX 3060
MSRP	$100-70%	$329
Performance per Dollar	54.4+5%	51.7
Codename	DG2-128	GA106
Release	October 12 2022	January 12 2021
Ranking	#422	#114

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