GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Intel Arc Pro A60

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz

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Intel Arc Pro A60

2023Core: 900 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

6 GB 70

10,749

+13.2%

GeForce GTX 770

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce GTX Titan

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

9,493

0.0%

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.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

✅19.3% more average FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $211 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $380 MSRP).
✅Delivers 154.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 25.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $380 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Intel Arc Pro A60

2023

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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124.9% HIGHER MSRP
$380 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 25.0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($380 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Intel Arc Pro A60

2023

Why buy it

✅19.3% more average FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $211 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $380 MSRP).
✅Delivers 154.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 25.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $380 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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124.9% HIGHER MSRP
$380 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 25.0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($380 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Intel Arc Pro A60?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 19.3% more average FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data, 13.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2024 instead of 2023, 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 2023, 13.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is about $211 cheaper on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $380 MSRP, and you are getting 19.3% more estimated average FPS across 30 tracked games in our benchmark data and 13.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 154.6%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Intel Arc Pro A60 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Intel Arc Pro A60 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $380 MSRP, even if GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Benchmark Check

Intel Arc Pro A60 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro A60
1080p
low	85 FPS	101 FPS
medium	72 FPS	89 FPS
high	60 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	85 FPS
medium	64 FPS	73 FPS
high	47 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	39 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	35 FPS
medium	25 FPS	32 FPS
high	17 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	22 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro A60
1080p
low	174 FPS	188 FPS
medium	149 FPS	148 FPS
high	118 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	77 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	128 FPS
medium	106 FPS	97 FPS
high	83 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	69 FPS
medium	62 FPS	54 FPS
high	48 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	31 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro A60
1080p
low	484 FPS	427 FPS
medium	387 FPS	342 FPS
high	322 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	214 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	320 FPS
medium	290 FPS	256 FPS
high	242 FPS	214 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	160 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	214 FPS
medium	193 FPS	171 FPS
high	161 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	107 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro A60
1080p
low	243 FPS	155 FPS
medium	210 FPS	124 FPS
high	171 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	87 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	114 FPS
medium	166 FPS	93 FPS
high	131 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	68 FPS
medium	87 FPS	55 FPS
high	69 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	33 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Intel Arc Pro A60

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Intel Arc Pro A60's 9,493 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 13.2%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Intel Arc Pro A60 uses Generation 12.7, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro A60). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 8.397 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A60). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2050 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 16 (Intel Arc Pro A60) with 72 Tensor cores vs 256.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro A60
G3D Mark Score	10,749+13%	9,493
Architecture	Ampere	Generation 12.7
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2304+13%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	8.397 TFLOPS+24%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2050 MHz+39%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	72	128+78%
L2 Cache	2 MB	12 MB+500%
Ray Tracing Cores	18+13%	16
Tensor Cores	72	256+256%

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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 Intel Arc Pro A60 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel 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)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12 MB (Intel Arc Pro A60) — the Intel Arc Pro A60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro A60
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	System
Bus Width	96-bit	System
L2 Cache	2 MB	12 MB+500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) 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.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro A60
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs Intel Xe Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro A60). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs Intel Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro A60).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro A60
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	Intel Xe Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	Intel Xe Media Engine
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Intel Arc Pro A60's 130W — a 60% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro A60). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro A60
TDP	70W-46%	130W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	153.6+110%	73.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 launched at $380. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 55.5% less ($211 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 25.0 (Intel Arc Pro A60) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 154.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).