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 A770M.
The Intel Arc A770M is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop, leading by roughly 17% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is the cheaper option by $4,035 CAD.
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Intel Arc A770M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Intel Arc A770M vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop
The Intel Arc A770M is noticeably faster, around 17% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop starts at $170 CAD against $4,205 CAD for the Intel Arc A770M.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop draws just 115W versus 150W for the Intel Arc A770M, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 6GB, the Intel Arc A770M has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop's 6GB 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 A770M 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 A770M?
The Intel Arc A770M is the faster card by about 17%. 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 Intel Arc A770M better than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop or the Intel Arc A770M?
Is the Intel Arc A770M worth the extra $4,035 CAD over the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Does the Intel Arc A770M have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | Intel Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Alchemist |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N6 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Shading Units) | 3,840 | 4,096✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | 32✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 120 | 512✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | Intel Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 900 MHz | 1,650 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,425 MHz | 2,050 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | Intel Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 14 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 512 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop | Intel Arc A770M |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 150 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Mar 2022 |