Arc A550M vs GeForce RTX 3060
Arc A550M
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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 A550M is positioned at rank #89 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 A550M
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 88.8% 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 A550M.
| Insight | Arc A550M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-88.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+88.8%) |
| 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 A550M and GeForce RTX 3060
Arc A550M
The Arc A550M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,000 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 A550M scores 9,000 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 88.8%. The Arc A550M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Arc A550M) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 8.397 TFLOPS (Arc A550M) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (Arc A550M) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 256 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | Arc A550M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,000 | 16,995+89% |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 3584+75% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.397 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+52% |
| Boost Clock | 2050 MHz+15% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 128+14% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB | 3.5 MB+17% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+167% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 28+75% |
| Tensor Cores | 256+129% | 112 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A550M | 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 A550M 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 A550M) 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 A550M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Arc A550M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A550M | 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 Ultimate (Arc A550M) 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 A550M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: QuickSync (Xe) (Arc A550M) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: QuickSync (Xe) vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Arc A550M) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | Arc A550M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | QuickSync (Xe) | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | QuickSync (Xe) | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A550M draws 60W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 95.7% difference. The Arc A550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A550M) 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: 85 vs 75.
| Feature | Arc A550M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 60W-65% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 242mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 150.0+50% | 100.0 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A550M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | Arc A550M | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $289 |
| Codename | DG2-512 | GA106 |
| Release | 2022 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #279 | #114 |
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