Arc A750 vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

Intel

Arc A750

2022Core: 2050 MHzBoost: 2400 MHz

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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Arc A750

2022

Why buy it

  • 60.0% more average FPS across 35 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
  • More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • 71% HIGHER MSRP
    $289 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 43.6 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($289 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
  • 221.4% higher power demand at 225W vs 70W.
  • 67.5% longer card at 268mm vs 160mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

  • Costs $120 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $289 MSRP).
  • Delivers 45.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 43.6 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $289 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • Draws 70W instead of 225W, a 155W reduction.
  • Measures 160mm instead of 268mm, a 108mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Arc A750 across 35 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

So, is Arc A750 better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Yes. Arc A750 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 60.0% more average FPS across 35 tracked games in our benchmark data, 17.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2022 instead of 2024, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2022 and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
Arc A750 is about 71.0% more expensive on MSRP at $289 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 60.0% more estimated average FPS across 35 tracked games in our benchmark data and 17.2% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Arc A750 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.
When does GeForce RTX 3050 6GB make more sense than Arc A750?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (70W vs 225W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Arc A750. The trade-off is that Arc A750 currently gives you 17.2% higher G3D Mark and 60.0% more estimated average FPS across 35 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetArc A750GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
1080p
low219 FPS85 FPS
medium205 FPS72 FPS
high176 FPS60 FPS
ultra137 FPS40 FPS
1440p
low181 FPS74 FPS
medium151 FPS64 FPS
high126 FPS47 FPS
ultra103 FPS30 FPS
4K
low98 FPS27 FPS
medium84 FPS25 FPS
high68 FPS17 FPS
ultra61 FPS15 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetArc A750GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
1080p
low365 FPS174 FPS
medium312 FPS149 FPS
high235 FPS118 FPS
ultra172 FPS87 FPS
1440p
low214 FPS129 FPS
medium183 FPS106 FPS
high143 FPS83 FPS
ultra107 FPS62 FPS
4K
low99 FPS74 FPS
medium83 FPS62 FPS
high68 FPS48 FPS
ultra49 FPS34 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetArc A750GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
1080p
low567 FPS484 FPS
medium454 FPS387 FPS
high378 FPS322 FPS
ultra284 FPS242 FPS
1440p
low425 FPS363 FPS
medium340 FPS290 FPS
high284 FPS242 FPS
ultra213 FPS181 FPS
4K
low284 FPS242 FPS
medium227 FPS193 FPS
high189 FPS161 FPS
ultra142 FPS121 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetArc A750GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
1080p
low567 FPS243 FPS
medium454 FPS210 FPS
high378 FPS171 FPS
ultra284 FPS144 FPS
1440p
low425 FPS185 FPS
medium340 FPS166 FPS
high284 FPS131 FPS
ultra213 FPS109 FPS
4K
low284 FPS104 FPS
medium227 FPS87 FPS
high189 FPS69 FPS
ultra142 FPS55 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A750 and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

Intel

Arc A750

The Arc A750 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2050 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,600 points. Launch price was $289.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 2 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1042 MHz to 1470 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,749 points. Launch price was $179.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc A750 scores 12,600 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's 10,749 — the Arc A750 leads by 17.2%. The Arc A750 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Arc A750) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Raw compute: 17.2 TFLOPS (Arc A750) vs 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1470 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (Arc A750) vs 18 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) with 448 Tensor cores vs 72.

FeatureArc A750GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
G3D Mark Score
12,600+17%
10,749
Architecture
Generation 12.7
Ampere
Process Node
6 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
3584+56%
2304
Compute (TFLOPS)
17.2 TFLOPS+154%
6.774 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2400 MHz+63%
1470 MHz
ROPs
112+250%
32
TMUs
224+211%
72
L2 Cache
16 MB+700%
2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
28+56%
18
Tensor Cores
448+522%
72

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Arc A750 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureArc A750GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
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 A750 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has 6 GB. The Arc A750 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Arc A750) vs 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — a 204.8% advantage for the Arc A750. Bus width: 256-bit vs 96-bit. L2 Cache: 16 MB (Arc A750) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — the Arc A750 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureArc A750GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+33%
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
512 GB/s+205%
168 GB/s
Bus Width
256-bit+167%
96-bit
L2 Cache
16 MB+700%
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A750) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureArc A750GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Dual Xe Media Engine (Arc A750) vs NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (7th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Arc A750) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB).

FeatureArc A750GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Encoder
Dual Xe Media Engine
NVENC (5th Gen)
Decoder
Xe Media Engine
NVDEC (7th Gen)
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)
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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A750 draws 225W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's 70W — a 105.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Arc A750) vs 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB). Power connectors: 8-pin + 6-pin vs None. Card length: 268mm vs 160mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 78°C vs 75°C.

FeatureArc A750GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
TDP
225W
70W-69%
Recommended PSU
650W
300W-54%
Power Connector
8-pin + 6-pin
None
Length
268mm
160mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
78°C
75°C-4%
Perf/Watt
56.0
153.6+174%
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Value Analysis

The Arc A750 launched at $289 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 41.5% less ($120 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 43.6 (Arc A750) vs 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 45.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).

FeatureArc A750GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
MSRP
$289
$169-42%
Performance per Dollar
43.6
63.6+46%
Codename
DG2-512
GA107
Release
October 12 2022
February 2 2024
Ranking
#212
#252