Arc A370M vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Arc A370M vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Performance Spectrum

Arc A370M

4 GB 35

5,115

0.0%

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

8 GB 160

17,400

+240.2%

GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1660

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

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 A370M 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 A370M 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 A370M

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 160W, a 125W 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

✅184.8% 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

❌357.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 35W.

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 184.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 240.2% in PassMark G3D (17,400 vs 5,115), 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 A370M is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 6nm, and 34 vs 8 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 4060 Laptop GPU makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

Arc A370M vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Technical Specifications

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

Arc A370M

The Arc A370M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1550 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,115 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc A370M scores 5,115 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 240.2%. The Arc A370M 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: 1,024 (Arc A370M) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 3.174 TFLOPS (Arc A370M) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1550 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 8 RT cores (Arc A370M) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 136.

Feature	Arc A370M	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	5,115	17,400+240%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	6 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	1024	4352+325%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.174 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+595%
Boost Clock	1550 MHz	2535 MHz+64%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	64	136+113%
L1 Cache	1.5 MB	4.3 MB+187%
L2 Cache	4 MB	32 MB+700%
Ray Tracing Cores	8	34+325%

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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 A370M 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 A370M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	Arc A370M	GeForce 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 A370M 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: 112 GB/s (Arc A370M) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 128.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the Arc A370M and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Arc A370M) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A370M	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	256 GB/s+129%
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 A370M) 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.

Feature	Arc A370M	GeForce 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 A370M) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A370M) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Arc A370M	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A370M draws 35W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 128.2% difference. The Arc A370M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc A370M) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 90 vs 80°C.

Feature	Arc A370M	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP	35W-78%	160W
Recommended PSU	350W-46%	650W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	0mm	—
Height	0mm	—
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	90	80°C-11%
Perf/Watt	146.1+34%	108.8