GeForce RTX 3070 vs Intel Arc Pro A60

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz
RTX family
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Intel

Intel Arc Pro A60

2023Core: 900 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz
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GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070 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 3070 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 3070

2020

Why buy it

  • 152.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 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 average FPS than GeForce RTX 3070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 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

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 152.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 133.6% in PassMark G3D (22,172 vs 9,493), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 3070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and 46 vs 16 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 3070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $119 more expensive on MSRP at $499 vs $380, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 77.9% (44.4 vs 25.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Intel Arc Pro A60 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

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

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

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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Intel 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%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070Intel 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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 carries 4 GB. GeForce RTX 3070 gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3070 and System on the Intel Arc Pro A60. 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Intel 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Intel 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).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Intel 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Intel 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

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3070 came in at $499, while the Intel Arc Pro A60 launched at $380. On MSRP, Intel Arc Pro A60 was 23.8% cheaper ($119 less). 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 newer card here is Intel Arc Pro A60 (2023 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Intel Arc Pro A60
MSRP
$499
$380-24%
Performance per Dollar
44.4+78%
25.0
Codename
GA104
DG2-256
Release
September 1 2020
June 6 2023
Ranking
#63
#275

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