GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB comes out noticeably faster — about 14% ahead of the Intel Arc A570M.
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GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs Intel Arc A570M: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs Intel Arc A570M
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is noticeably faster, around 14% ahead of the Intel Arc A570M. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
At 95W against 170W, the Intel Arc A570M is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Alchemist architecture on a TSMC N6 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The Intel Arc A570M is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB (Alchemist vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Intel Arc A570M 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 8GB or Intel Arc A570M?
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the faster card by about 14%. 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.
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Intel Arc A570M |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Alchemist |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N6 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Shading Units) | 3,584✓ | 2,048 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28✓ | 16 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 112 | 256✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Intel Arc A570M |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,320 MHz✓ | 1,300 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz | 2,050 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Intel Arc A570M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 15 Gbps✓ | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 240 GB/s✓ | 224 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Intel Arc A570M |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 170 W | 95 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Feb 2021 | Aug 2023 |