GeForce RTX 4060 vs Intel Arc Pro A30M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

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Intel

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 2000 MHz

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RTX 4060

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 4060

2023

Why buy it

  • +233.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 130% higher power demand at 115W vs 50W.

Intel Arc Pro A30M

2022

Why buy it

  • Draws 50W instead of 115W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,862 vs 19,548).
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Intel Arc Pro A30M?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 5,862 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, 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 4060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022, 233.5% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) 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 4060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $299 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 233.5% 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 4060 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low167 FPS101 FPS
medium152 FPS90 FPS
high134 FPS76 FPS
ultra115 FPS63 FPS
1440p
low137 FPS92 FPS
medium114 FPS78 FPS
high99 FPS65 FPS
ultra90 FPS54 FPS
4K
low86 FPS46 FPS
medium74 FPS43 FPS
high62 FPS31 FPS
ultra55 FPS27 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low392 FPS143 FPS
medium334 FPS105 FPS
high268 FPS74 FPS
ultra211 FPS49 FPS
1440p
low240 FPS92 FPS
medium209 FPS61 FPS
high169 FPS46 FPS
ultra137 FPS34 FPS
4K
low119 FPS42 FPS
medium98 FPS31 FPS
high82 FPS25 FPS
ultra63 FPS19 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low812 FPS264 FPS
medium642 FPS211 FPS
high551 FPS176 FPS
ultra440 FPS132 FPS
1440p
low535 FPS198 FPS
medium443 FPS158 FPS
high379 FPS132 FPS
ultra329 FPS99 FPS
4K
low365 FPS132 FPS
medium297 FPS106 FPS
high234 FPS86 FPS
ultra186 FPS60 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Intel Arc Pro A30M
1080p
low746 FPS264 FPS
medium613 FPS211 FPS
high536 FPS176 FPS
ultra440 FPS132 FPS
1440p
low594 FPS198 FPS
medium486 FPS158 FPS
high421 FPS132 FPS
ultra330 FPS99 FPS
4K
low358 FPS100 FPS
medium308 FPS77 FPS
high285 FPS67 FPS
ultra220 FPS54 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Intel Arc Pro A30M

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

Intel

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 scores 19,548 versus the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 5,862 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 233.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Intel Arc Pro A30M uses Generation 12.7, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 1,024 (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4.096 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2000 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 8 (Intel Arc Pro A30M) with 96 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Intel Arc Pro A30M
G3D Mark Score
19,548+233%
5,862
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Generation 12.7
Process Node
5 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
3072+200%
1024
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.11 TFLOPS+269%
4.096 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2460 MHz+23%
2000 MHz
ROPs
48+50%
32
TMUs
96+50%
64
L2 Cache
24 MB+500%
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
24+200%
8

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Intel Arc Pro A30M lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Intel Arc Pro A30M
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Intel Arc Pro A30M has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro A30M) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Intel Arc Pro A30M
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+100%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
272 GB/s
System
Bus Width
128-bit
System
L2 Cache
24 MB+500%
4 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Intel Arc Pro A30M's 50W — a 78.8% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A30M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 350W (Intel Arc Pro A30M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Intel Arc Pro A30M
TDP
115W
50W-57%
Recommended PSU
550W
350W-36%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
73°C
Perf/Watt
170.0+45%
117.2
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Intel Arc Pro A30M
MSRP
$299
Codename
AD107
DG2-128
Release
May 18 2023
August 8 2022
Ranking
#84
#402