GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Arc Pro A30M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

6 GB 70

10,749

+83.4%

GeForce GTX 770

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce GTX Titan

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

5,862

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

✅+83.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌40% higher power demand at 70W vs 50W.

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 70W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,862 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022

Why buy it

✅+83.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 70W, a 20W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌40% higher power demand at 70W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,862 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Intel Arc Pro A30M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 83.4% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2024 instead of 2022, 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, 83.4% 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $169 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 83.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Intel Arc Pro A30M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Intel Arc Pro A30M 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 an unclear 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 A30M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	109 FPS	101 FPS
medium	92 FPS	90 FPS
high	77 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	92 FPS
medium	81 FPS	78 FPS
high	59 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	46 FPS
medium	28 FPS	43 FPS
high	19 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	174 FPS	143 FPS
medium	149 FPS	105 FPS
high	118 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	92 FPS
medium	106 FPS	61 FPS
high	83 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	42 FPS
medium	62 FPS	31 FPS
high	48 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	19 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	484 FPS	264 FPS
medium	387 FPS	211 FPS
high	322 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	132 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	198 FPS
medium	290 FPS	158 FPS
high	242 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	99 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	132 FPS
medium	193 FPS	106 FPS
high	161 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	60 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	243 FPS	264 FPS
medium	210 FPS	211 FPS
high	171 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	132 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	198 FPS
medium	166 FPS	158 FPS
high	131 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	99 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	100 FPS
medium	87 FPS	77 FPS
high	69 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	54 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 A30M

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 A30M

The Intel Arc Pro A30M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 8 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,862 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 5,862 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 83.4%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Intel Arc Pro A30M uses Generation 12.7, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1,024 (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2000 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 8 (Intel Arc Pro A30M) with 72 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro A30M
G3D Mark Score	10,749+83%	5,862
Architecture	Ampere	Generation 12.7
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2304+125%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+65%	4.096 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2000 MHz+36%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	72+13%	64
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	18+125%	8

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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 A30M 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 A30M
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 A30M 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 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro A30M) — the Intel Arc Pro A30M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro A30M
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	4 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 50W — a 33.3% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 350W (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered.