Arc A310 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Arc A310
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Performance Per Dollar Arc A310
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 142.2% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A310.
| Insight | Arc A310 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-142.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+142.2%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Arc A310 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Arc A310 scores 5,438 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 142.2%. The Arc A310 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 768 (Arc A310) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 3.072 TFLOPS (Arc A310) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 6 RT cores (Arc A310) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 96 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | Arc A310 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,438 | 13,170+142% |
| 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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A310 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc A310 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 124 GB/s (Arc A310) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 171% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Arc A310) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the Arc A310 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A310 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 124 GB/s | 336 GB/s+171% |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A310) 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 A310 | 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 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A310) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Arc A310) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Arc A310 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A310 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 77.6% difference. The Arc A310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Arc A310) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Arc A310 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-56% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-40% | 500W |
| Power Connector | None | Mobile |
| Length | 169mm | — |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-13% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 72.5 | 77.5+7% |
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