Arc A750 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
On raw speed the Arc A750 comes out ahead: meaningfully ahead, about 13% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. Best performance and best value in one card here — the clear recommendation if you can afford it.
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Arc A750 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Arc A750 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The Arc A750 is noticeably faster, around 13% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
The Arc A750 currently lists from $200 GBP, $49 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB at $249 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Arc A750 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 40%. The Arc A750 is trading below its $289 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is trading below its $329 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 170W against 225W, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A750 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB 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 8GB?
The Arc A750 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Arc A750 better than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A750 or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB worth the extra $49 GBP over the Arc A750?
Which should you buy: Arc A750 or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A750 | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,050 MHz✓ | 1,320 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,400 MHz✓ | 1,777 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A750 | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps✓ | 15 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s✓ | 240 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A750 | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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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