GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU vs Arc Pro A30M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

6 GB 170

13,170

+124.7%

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)

Intel Arc Pro A30M

4 GB 50

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 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅+124.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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

❌240% higher power demand at 170W vs 50W.

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 170W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,862 vs 13,170).
❌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 3060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

2022

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022

Why buy it

✅+124.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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 170W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌240% higher power demand at 170W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,862 vs 13,170).
❌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 3060 Laptop GPU is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU better than Intel Arc Pro A30M?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 13,170 vs 5,862 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is a 2022 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Intel Arc Pro A30M is a 2022 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 124.7% 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 3060 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 124.7% higher G3D Mark. G3D-per-dollar is basically tied between them. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Intel Arc Pro A30M still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

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

Yes. Intel Arc Pro A30M is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to an unclear MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

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 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Intel Arc Pro A30M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	109 FPS	101 FPS
medium	98 FPS	90 FPS
high	84 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	92 FPS
medium	83 FPS	78 FPS
high	70 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	59 FPS	54 FPS
4K
low	48 FPS	46 FPS
medium	43 FPS	43 FPS
high	30 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	26 FPS	27 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	357 FPS	143 FPS
medium	310 FPS	105 FPS
high	248 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	221 FPS	92 FPS
medium	190 FPS	61 FPS
high	154 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	123 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	108 FPS	42 FPS
medium	89 FPS	31 FPS
high	72 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	19 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	593 FPS	264 FPS
medium	474 FPS	211 FPS
high	395 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	132 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	198 FPS
medium	356 FPS	158 FPS
high	296 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	99 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	132 FPS
medium	237 FPS	106 FPS
high	198 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	60 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low	565 FPS	264 FPS
medium	474 FPS	211 FPS
high	395 FPS	176 FPS
ultra	296 FPS	132 FPS
1440p
low	444 FPS	198 FPS
medium	356 FPS	158 FPS
high	296 FPS	132 FPS
ultra	222 FPS	99 FPS
4K
low	296 FPS	100 FPS
medium	237 FPS	77 FPS
high	198 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	54 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and Intel Arc Pro A30M

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.

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 3060 Laptop GPU scores 13,170 versus the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 5,862 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 124.7%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Intel Arc Pro A30M uses Generation 12.7, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 1,024 (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2000 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 8 (Intel Arc Pro A30M) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU	Intel Arc Pro A30M
G3D Mark Score	13,170+125%	5,862
Architecture	Ampere	Generation 12.7
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	3584+250%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+211%	4.096 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2000 MHz+13%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	112+75%	64
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	28+250%	8

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 3060 Laptop GPU	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 3060 Laptop GPU comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Intel Arc Pro A30M has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) 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 3060 Laptop GPU	Intel Arc Pro A30M
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU draws 170W versus the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 50W — a 109.1% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 350W (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered.