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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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is positioned at rank 60 and the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is on rank 40, so the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar Intel Arc Pro A60
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel Arc Pro A60 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU.
| Insight | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel Arc Pro A60 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Intel Arc Pro A60 and GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
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 RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 27 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1545 MHz to 1740 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,489 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
The Intel Arc Pro A60 scores 9,493 and the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU reaches 9,489 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel Arc Pro A60 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 2,048 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 8.397 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 7.127 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1740 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 16 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) with 256 Tensor cores vs 64.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,493 | 9,489 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.397 TFLOPS+18% | 7.127 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2050 MHz+18% | 1740 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 128+100% | 64 |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+500% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 16 |
| Tensor Cores | 256+300% | 64 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 12 MB (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU) — the Intel Arc Pro A60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 12 MB+500% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| 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 (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU). Decoder: Intel Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Intel Xe Media Engine | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | Intel Xe Media Engine | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel Arc Pro A60 draws 130W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU's 90W — a 36.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Intel Arc Pro A60) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 90W-31% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 241mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 73.0 | 105.4+44% |
Value Analysis
The Intel Arc Pro A60 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro A60 | GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $380 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380 | — |
| Codename | DG2-256 | GA107 |
| Release | June 6 2023 | January 27 2022 |
| Ranking | #275 | #276 |
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