GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile vs Intel Arc Pro A60

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

2021Core: 1238 MHzBoost: 1500 MHz
RTX family
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Intel

Intel Arc Pro A60

2023Core: 900 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile vs Intel Arc Pro A60 Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile vs Intel Arc Pro A60 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.

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile vs Intel Arc Pro A60: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

2021

Why buy it

  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • Draws 60W instead of 130W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Intel Arc Pro A60 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 25.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $380 MSRP).

Intel Arc Pro A60

2023

Why buy it

  • 40.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 25.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($380 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 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.
  • 116.7% higher power demand at 130W vs 60W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Intel Arc Pro A60 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 40.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile instead at 9,494 vs 9,493, 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 3050 4GB Mobile 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. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Intel Arc Pro A60 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, Intel Arc Pro A60 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile vs Intel Arc Pro A60 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 11 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1238 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,494 points.

Intel

Intel Arc Pro A60

The Intel Arc Pro A60 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in June 6 2023. 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 130W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,493 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile scores 9,494 and the Intel Arc Pro A60 reaches 9,493 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile is built on Ampere while the Intel Arc Pro A60 uses Generation 12.7, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro A60). Boost clocks: 1500 MHz vs 2050 MHz.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB MobileIntel Arc Pro A60
G3D Mark Score
9,494
9,493
Architecture
Ampere
Generation 12.7
Process Node
8 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
2048
2048
Boost Clock
1500 MHz
2050 MHz+37%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Intel Arc Pro A60 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB MobileIntel Arc Pro A60
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 4 GB of video memory. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile and System on the Intel Arc Pro A60.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB MobileIntel Arc Pro A60
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
192 GB/s
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro A60). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB MobileIntel Arc Pro A60
DirectX
12.2
12.2
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 8.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs Intel Xe Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro A60). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP11 vs Intel Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro A60).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB MobileIntel Arc Pro A60
Encoder
NVENC 8.0
Intel Xe Media Engine
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP11
Intel Xe Media Engine
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile draws 60W versus the Intel Arc Pro A60's 130W — a 73.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro A60). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB MobileIntel Arc Pro A60
TDP
60W-54%
130W
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
241mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
1
Temp (Load)
75°C
Perf/Watt
158.2+117%
73.0
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Intel Arc Pro A60 (2023 vs 2021).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3050 4GB MobileIntel Arc Pro A60
MSRP
$380
Codename
GN20-P0
DG2-256
Release
May 11 2021
June 6 2023
Ranking
#286
#275

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