GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop and Intel Arc A370M.
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is dramatically faster than the Intel Arc A370M, leading by roughly 125% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is the cheaper option by $1,622 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop vs Intel Arc A370M: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop vs Intel Arc A370M
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 125% ahead of the Intel Arc A370M. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the Intel Arc A370M is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop starts at $170 CAD against $1,792 CAD for the Intel Arc A370M.
Power & Efficiency
The Intel Arc A370M draws just 50W versus 115W for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Alchemist architecture on a TSMC N6 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 6GB against 4GB, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Intel Arc A370M's 4GB can fall short.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Intel Arc A370M offers Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop or Intel Arc A370M?
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is the faster card by about 125%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop better than the Intel Arc A370M?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop or the Intel Arc A370M?
Is the Intel Arc A370M worth the extra $1,622 CAD over the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Does the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | Intel Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Alchemist |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N6 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Shading Units) | 3,840✓ | 1,024 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30✓ | 8 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 120 | 128✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | Intel Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 900 MHz | 1,550 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,425 MHz | 2,050 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | Intel Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 64-bit |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s✓ | 112 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | Intel Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 115 W | 50 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Mar 2022 |