Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc A580

175

12,060

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

170

13,170

+9.2%

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. 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 A580

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

108%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

103%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

102%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

102%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

102%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

101%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

100%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

100%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

99%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

98%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

97%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

97%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

95%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

95%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

94%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

94%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

92%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

92%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

91%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

90%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

89%

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 9.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc A580 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-9.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+9.2%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) / 6nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (271mm)	—

💎 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A580 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Arc A580

The Arc A580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 10 2023. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,060 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 A580 scores 12,060 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 9.2%. The Arc A580 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A580) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS (Arc A580) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (Arc A580) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 384 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	12,060	13,170+9%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Ampere
Process Node	6 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072	3584+17%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.29 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+4%
Boost Clock	2000 MHz+13%	1777 MHz
ROPs	96+100%	48
TMUs	192+71%	112
L2 Cache	8 MB+167%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	28+17%
Tensor Cores	384+243%	112

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc A580	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 A580 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The Arc A580 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Arc A580) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 52.4% advantage for the Arc A580. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A580) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the Arc A580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	512 GB/s+52%	336 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB+167%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A580) 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 A580	GeForce RTX 3060 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 A580) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A580) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A580 draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 2.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc A580) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 75°C.