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 dramatically faster — about 100% ahead of the Intel Arc A370M.
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GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs Intel Arc A370M: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs Intel Arc A370M
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is dramatically faster, around 100% ahead of the Intel Arc A370M. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is comfortable at 1080p, while the Intel Arc A370M is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
At 50W against 170W, the Intel Arc A370M 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.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB carries 8GB versus 4GB on the Intel Arc A370M. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB 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 8GB or Intel Arc A370M?
The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is the faster card by about 100%. 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 8GB better than the Intel Arc A370M?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or the Intel Arc A370M?
Does the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Intel Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Alchemist |
| Process Node | Samsung 8nm | TSMC N6 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Shading Units) | 3,584✓ | 1,024 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 28✓ | 8 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 112 | 128✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Intel Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,320 MHz | 1,550 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz | 2,050 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Intel Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit✓ | 64-bit |
| Memory Speed | 15 Gbps✓ | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 240 GB/s✓ | 112 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Intel Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 170 W | 50 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Feb 2021 | Mar 2022 |