Arc A310 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Intel

Arc A310

2022Core: 2000 MHzBoost: 2000 MHz
Arc family
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz
RTX family
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Arc A310 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Performance Spectrum

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 4060 Laptop GPU FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Arc A310 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU: 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

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 54.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Draws 75W instead of 160W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

  • 240.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 54.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
  • 113.3% higher power demand at 160W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 240.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 220% in PassMark G3D (17,400 vs 5,438), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Arc A310 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 6nm, and 34 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. 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 4060 Laptop GPU has the stronger long-term case.

Arc A310 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Technical Specifications

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

Intel

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc A310 scores 5,438 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 220%. The Arc A310 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 6 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 768 (Arc A310) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 3.072 TFLOPS (Arc A310) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 6 RT cores (Arc A310) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) with 96 Tensor cores vs 136.

FeatureArc A310GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score
5,438
17,400+220%
Architecture
Generation 12.7
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
6 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
768
4352+467%
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.072 TFLOPS
22.06 TFLOPS+618%
Boost Clock
2000 MHz
2535 MHz+27%
ROPs
16
48+200%
TMUs
32
136+325%
L1 Cache
1.1 MB
4.3 MB+291%
L2 Cache
4 MB
32 MB+700%
Ray Tracing Cores
6
34+467%
Tensor Cores
96
136+42%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Arc A310 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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.

FeatureArc A310GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation
Not Supported
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction
No
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A310 has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 124 GB/s (Arc A310) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 106.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Arc A310 and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Arc A310) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureArc A310GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
124 GB/s
256 GB/s+106%
Bus Width
64-bit
128-bit+100%
L2 Cache
4 MB
32 MB+700%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A310) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureArc A310GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A310) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 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,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

FeatureArc A310GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder
Xe Media Engine
NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder
Xe Media Engine
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A310 draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 72.3% difference. The Arc A310 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Arc A310) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: None vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 80°C.

FeatureArc A310GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP
75W-53%
160W
Recommended PSU
300W-54%
650W
Power Connector
None
Mobile
Length
169mm
Height
69mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
65°C-19%
80°C
Perf/Watt
72.5
108.8+50%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (2023 vs 2022).

FeatureArc A310GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
MSRP
$100
Codename
DG2-128
AD106
Release
October 12 2022
May 18 2023
Ranking
#422
#59

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