Intel Arc Pro A60 vs GeForce GTX 970
Intel Arc Pro A60
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is positioned at rank #60 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Intel Arc Pro A60
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel Arc Pro A60 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2014). The Intel Arc Pro A60 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 970 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 970 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel Arc Pro A60.
| Insight | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 970 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $380 for the Intel Arc Pro A60, it costs 87% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 671.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+671.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Intel Arc Pro A60 and GeForce GTX 970
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.
GeForce GTX 970
The GeForce GTX 970 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 19 2014. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1050 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 1664 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,640 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
The Intel Arc Pro A60 scores 9,493 and the GeForce GTX 970 reaches 9,640 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce GTX 970 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 1,664 (GeForce GTX 970). Raw compute: 8.397 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 3.92 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 970). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,493 | 9,640+2% |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048+23% | 1664 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.397 TFLOPS+114% | 3.92 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2050 MHz+74% | 1178 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+14% | 56 |
| TMUs | 128+23% | 104 |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+500% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 970) — the Intel Arc Pro A60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+500% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 12 (FL 12_1) (GeForce GTX 970). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 (FL 12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Intel Xe Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs NVENC 2nd gen (GeForce GTX 970). Decoder: Intel Xe Media Engine vs PureVideo VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 970).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Intel Xe Media Engine | NVENC 2nd gen |
| Decoder | Intel Xe Media Engine | PureVideo VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel Arc Pro A60 draws 130W versus the GeForce GTX 970's 150W — a 14.3% difference. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 970). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W-13% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 241mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 73.0+14% | 64.3 |
Value Analysis
The Intel Arc Pro A60 launched at $380 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the GeForce GTX 970 launched at $329 and now averages $50. The GeForce GTX 970 costs 86.8% less ($330 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.0 (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 192.8 (GeForce GTX 970) — the GeForce GTX 970 offers 671.2% better value. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2014).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $380 | $329-13% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380 | $50-87% |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.0 | 192.8+671% |
| Codename | DG2-256 | GM204 |
| Release | June 6 2023 | September 19 2014 |
| Ranking | #275 | #269 |
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