GeForce RTX 3060 vs Arc A550M
GeForce RTX 3060
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Per Dollar Arc A550M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 88.8% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A550M.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+88.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-88.8%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 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 GeForce RTX 3060 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Arc A550M
GeForce RTX 3060
The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.
Arc A550M
The Arc A550M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2022. 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 60W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,000 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Arc A550M's 9,000 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 88.8%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Arc A550M uses Generation 12.7, both on 8 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,048 (Arc A550M). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 8.397 TFLOPS (Arc A550M). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2050 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 16 (Arc A550M) with 112 Tensor cores vs 256.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 16,995+89% | 9,000 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+75% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.74 TFLOPS+52% | 8.397 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz | 2050 MHz+15% |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 112 | 128+14% |
| L1 Cache | 3.5 MB+17% | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 8 MB+167% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28+75% | 16 |
| Tensor Cores | 112 | 256+129% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Arc A550M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3060 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A550M has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 224 GB/s (Arc A550M) — a 60.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 8 MB (Arc A550M) — the Arc A550M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+200% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 360 GB/s+61% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 8 MB+167% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A550M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs QuickSync (Xe) (Arc A550M). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs QuickSync (Xe). Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Arc A550M).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | QuickSync (Xe) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | QuickSync (Xe) |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Arc A550M's 60W — a 95.7% difference. The Arc A550M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (Arc A550M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 170W | 60W-65% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 500W-9% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75-12% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 100.0 | 150.0+50% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A550M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 | Arc A550M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $329 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $289 | — |
| Codename | GA106 | DG2-512 |
| Release | January 12 2021 | 2022 |
| Ranking | #114 | #279 |
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