Arc A530M vs GeForce RTX 3060
Arc A530M
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Arc A530M is positioned at rank #243 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Arc A530M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 112.1% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A530M.
| Insight | Arc A530M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-112.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+112.1%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 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 A530M and GeForce RTX 3060
Arc A530M
The Arc A530M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 1 2023. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1300 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,013 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Arc A530M scores 8,013 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 112.1%. The Arc A530M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Arc A530M) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 3.994 TFLOPS (Arc A530M) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 1300 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 12 RT cores (Arc A530M) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 192 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | Arc A530M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,013 | 16,995+112% |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 3584+133% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.994 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+219% |
| Boost Clock | 1300 MHz | 1777 MHz+37% |
| ROPs | 48 | 48 |
| TMUs | 96 | 112+17% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+167% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 12 | 28+133% |
| Tensor Cores | 192+71% | 112 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A530M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 A530M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Arc A530M) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 60.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A530M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Arc A530M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A530M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 224 GB/s | 360 GB/s+61% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+167% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A530M) 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 A530M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A530M) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A530M) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | Arc A530M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A530M draws 65W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 89.4% difference. The Arc A530M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A530M) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.
| Feature | Arc A530M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 65W-62% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 75-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 123.3+23% | 100.0 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A530M is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2021).
| Feature | Arc A530M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $289 |
| Codename | DG2-256 | GA106 |
| Release | August 1 2023 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #317 | #114 |
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