Arc A530M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Arc A530M

2023Core: 900 MHzBoost: 1300 MHz

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc A530M

8,013

0.0%

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

170

13,170

+64.4%

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

GeForce GTX 1660

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

TITAN V

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Arc A530M

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

99%

#233

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

542%

#235

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

491%

#236

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

490%

#240

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

446%

#241

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

443%

#243

Arc A530M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#252

GeForce 720A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

96%

#253

GeForce GT 520M

MSRP: $60|Avg: N/A

95%

#254

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $99|Avg: $60

94%

#257

GeForce GTX 770M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

110%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

97%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

85%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

81%

#29

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 64.4% 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 A530M.

Insight	Arc A530M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-64.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+64.4%)
Longevity	Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 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.

Arc A530M Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A530M and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc A530M scores 8,013 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 64.4%. The Arc A530M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Arc A530M) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 3.994 TFLOPS (Arc A530M) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1300 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 12 RT cores (Arc A530M) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 192 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	Arc A530M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	8,013	13,170+64%
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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc A530M	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A530M 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: 224 GB/s (Arc A530M) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A530M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the Arc A530M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A530M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	336 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	8 MB+167%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A530M) 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 A530M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12.2+2%	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 A530M) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A530M) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Arc A530M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A530M draws 65W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 89.4% difference. The Arc A530M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A530M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.