GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is dramatically faster than the Intel Arc A370M, leading by roughly 125% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the cheaper option by $1,099 USD.
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GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs Intel Arc A370M: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs Intel Arc A370M
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is dramatically faster, around 125% ahead of the Intel Arc A370M. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is comfortable at 1080p, while the Intel Arc A370M is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB starts at $300 USD against $1,399 USD for the Intel Arc A370M. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is trading below its $329 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The Intel Arc A370M draws just 50W versus 170W for the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Alchemist architecture on a TSMC N6 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 4GB, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Intel Arc A370M's 4GB can fall short.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB 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 12GB or Intel Arc A370M?
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the faster card by about 125%. 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 12GB better than the Intel Arc A370M?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB or the Intel Arc A370M?
Is the Intel Arc A370M worth the extra $1,099 USD over the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB?
Does the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 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 12GB | Intel Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,320 MHz | 1,550 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,777 MHz | 2,050 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | Intel Arc A370M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 64-bit |
| Memory Speed | 15 Gbps✓ | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 360 GB/s✓ | 112 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 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 |
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