Arc A730M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

Arc A730M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Performance Spectrum

Arc A730M

12 GB 80

9,808

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

6 GB 170

13,170

+34.3%

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.

Arc A730M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Arc A730M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU: 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 A730M

2022

Why buy it

✅2.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 80W instead of 170W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,808 vs 13,170).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅+34.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Arc A730M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌112.5% higher power demand at 170W vs 80W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Arc A730M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 2.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU instead at 13,170 vs 9,808, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

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

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and 28 vs 24 ray-tracing units. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Arc A730M makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, Arc A730M is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has the stronger long-term case.

Arc A730M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Technical Specifications

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

Arc A730M

The Arc A730M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,808 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 A730M scores 9,808 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 34.3%. The Arc A730M 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 A730M) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 12.6 TFLOPS (Arc A730M) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (Arc A730M) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 384 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	9,808	13,170+34%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Ampere
Process Node	6 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072	3584+17%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.6 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+1%
Boost Clock	2050 MHz+15%	1777 MHz
ROPs	96+100%	48
TMUs	192+71%	112
L1 Cache	4.5 MB+29%	3.5 MB
L2 Cache	12 MB+300%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	28+17%
Tensor Cores	384+243%	112

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Arc A730M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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 A730M has 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU carries 6 GB. Arc A730M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the Arc A730M and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. L2 Cache: 12 MB (Arc A730M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the Arc A730M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A730M	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+100%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	336 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	12 MB+300%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Arc A730M) 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 A730M	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 A730M) 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 A730M) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Arc A730M	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 A730M draws 80W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 72% difference. The Arc A730M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Arc A730M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.