GeForce RTX 3070 vs Intel Arc Pro A60

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

Popular choices:

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Intel Arc Pro A60

2023Core: 900 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3070

8 GB 220

22,172

+133.6%

GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

Intel Arc Pro A60

4 GB 130

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 3070

2020

Why buy it

✅+133.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 77.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 25.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $380 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌69.2% higher power demand at 220W vs 130W.

Intel Arc Pro A60

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $119 less on MSRP ($380 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 130W instead of 220W, a 90W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,493 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 25.0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($380 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3070

2020

Intel Arc Pro A60

2023

Why buy it

✅+133.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 77.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 25.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $380 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $119 less on MSRP ($380 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 130W instead of 220W, a 90W reduction.
✅Measures 241mm instead of 242mm, a 1mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌69.2% higher power demand at 220W vs 130W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (9,493 vs 22,172).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 25.0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($380 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Intel Arc Pro A60?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 22,172 vs 9,493 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3070 is a 2020 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Intel Arc Pro A60 is a 2023 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 3070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 133.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 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 3070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3070 is about 31.3% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $380 MSRP, and you are getting 133.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 77.9%. Intel Arc Pro A60 is the newer 2023 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (130W vs 220W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Intel Arc Pro A60 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?

Yes. Intel Arc Pro A60 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 (130W vs 220W), and staying closer to $380 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you 133.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 77.9%.

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 3070 Benchmark Check

Intel Arc Pro A60 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Intel Arc Pro A60
1080p
low	158 FPS	101 FPS
medium	140 FPS	89 FPS
high	123 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	85 FPS
medium	109 FPS	73 FPS
high	96 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	86 FPS	39 FPS
4K
low	80 FPS	35 FPS
medium	67 FPS	32 FPS
high	52 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	22 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Intel Arc Pro A60
1080p
low	470 FPS	188 FPS
medium	405 FPS	148 FPS
high	327 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	277 FPS	77 FPS
1440p
low	294 FPS	128 FPS
medium	246 FPS	97 FPS
high	213 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	179 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	141 FPS	69 FPS
medium	120 FPS	54 FPS
high	105 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	31 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Intel Arc Pro A60
1080p
low	885 FPS	427 FPS
medium	712 FPS	342 FPS
high	619 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	499 FPS	214 FPS
1440p
low	692 FPS	320 FPS
medium	557 FPS	256 FPS
high	473 FPS	214 FPS
ultra	374 FPS	160 FPS
4K
low	479 FPS	214 FPS
medium	388 FPS	171 FPS
high	330 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	249 FPS	107 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3070	Intel Arc Pro A60
1080p
low	600 FPS	192 FPS
medium	527 FPS	156 FPS
high	433 FPS	137 FPS
ultra	385 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	489 FPS	136 FPS
medium	433 FPS	114 FPS
high	339 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	297 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	292 FPS	80 FPS
medium	270 FPS	66 FPS
high	238 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	200 FPS	39 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Intel Arc Pro A60

GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

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 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Intel Arc Pro A60's 9,493 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 133.6%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Intel Arc Pro A60 uses Generation 12.7, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro A60). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 8.397 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A60). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2050 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 16 (Intel Arc Pro A60) with 184 Tensor cores vs 256.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Intel Arc Pro A60
G3D Mark Score	22,172+134%	9,493
Architecture	Ampere	Generation 12.7
Process Node	8 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	5888+188%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	20.31 TFLOPS+142%	8.397 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1725 MHz	2050 MHz+19%
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	184+44%	128
L2 Cache	4 MB	12 MB+200%
Ray Tracing Cores	46+188%	16
Tensor Cores	184	256+39%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070	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 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) 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 3070	Intel Arc Pro A60
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	System
Bus Width	256-bit	System
L2 Cache	4 MB	12 MB+200%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro A60). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Intel Arc Pro A60
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs Intel Xe Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro A60). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs Intel Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro A60).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Intel Arc Pro A60
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	Intel Xe Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	Intel Xe Media Engine
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Intel Arc Pro A60's 130W — a 51.4% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro A60). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3070	Intel Arc Pro A60
TDP	220W	130W-41%
Recommended PSU	650W	500W-23%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	241mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.8+38%	73.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 launched at $380. The Intel Arc Pro A60 costs 23.8% less ($119 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 25.0 (Intel Arc Pro A60) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 77.6% better value. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).