Arc A530M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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Arc A530M

2023Core: 900 MHzBoost: 1300 MHz

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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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Arc A530M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Performance Spectrum

Arc A530M

4 GB 65

8,013

0.0%

20,312

+153.5%

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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.

Arc A530M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti FPS Benchmarks

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

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Arc A530M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti: 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 A530M

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 65W instead of 200W, a 135W reduction.
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅178.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌207.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 178.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 153.5% in PassMark G3D (20,312 vs 8,013), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Arc A530M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 6nm process instead of 8nm and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and strong 1440p, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, Arc A530M has the stronger long-term case.

Arc A530M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Technical Specifications

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

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 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc A530M scores 8,013 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 153.5%. The Arc A530M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Arc A530M) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 3.994 TFLOPS (Arc A530M) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1300 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 12 RT cores (Arc A530M) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 192 Tensor cores vs 152.

Feature	Arc A530M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	8,013	20,312+153%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Ampere
Process Node	6 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1536	4864+217%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.994 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+306%
Boost Clock	1300 MHz	1665 MHz+28%
ROPs	48	80+67%
TMUs	96	152+58%
L2 Cache	8 MB+100%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	12	38+217%
Tensor Cores	192+26%	152

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Arc A530M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	Arc A530M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A530M has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Arc A530M) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the Arc A530M and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A530M) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the Arc A530M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A530M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s	448 GB/s+100%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	8 MB+100%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A530M) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A530M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	12.2+2%	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A530M) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A530M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	Arc A530M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A530M draws 65W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 101.9% difference. The Arc A530M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A530M) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). 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 Ti
TDP	65W-68%	200W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
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+21%	101.6

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Arc A530M (2023 vs 2020).

Feature	Arc A530M	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP	—	$399
Codename	DG2-256	GA104
Release	August 1 2023	December 1 2020
Ranking	#317	#73

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