Arc A750 vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
On performance, the Arc A750 and GeForce RTX 3060 12GB are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. Value tips toward the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB, though: $155 EUR cheaper for what you get.
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Arc A750 vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Arc A750 vs GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
The Arc A750 and GeForce RTX 3060 12GB post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1080p gaming.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB starts at $23 EUR against $177 EUR for the Arc A750. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~686% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is trading below its $329 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The Arc A750 is trading below its $289 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB sips power at 170W next to the Arc A750's 225W, and still leads on performance-per-watt — quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB's 12GB (vs 8GB on the Arc A750) gives it more room for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative or AI workloads.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A750 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB offers NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: Arc A750 or GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?
Choose the Arc A750 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB stretches your money further for near-identical performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Arc A750 better than the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A750 or the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?
Is the Arc A750 worth the extra $155 EUR over the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: Arc A750 or GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A750 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 3,584 | 3,584 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28 | 28 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 448✓ | 112 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A750 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,050 MHz✓ | 1,320 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,400 MHz✓ | 1,777 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A750 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps✓ | 15 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s✓ | 360 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A750 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 225 W | 170 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2022 | Feb 2021 |
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