Intel Arc A370M vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile has 127% better performance than the Arc A370M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Arc A370M and the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the Intel Arc A370M GPU
The Intel Arc A370M is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2022. It is built on the Generation 12.7 GPU microarchitecture (codename DG2-128) and is manufactured on a 6 nm process.
Memory
The Arc A370M has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 112 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The Arc A370M includes 1,024 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,550 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,050 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 64 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 128 Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) optimized for AI workloads and 8 ray tracing units dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The Arc A370M has the 162nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 11.54% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2021. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA106) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 3060 Mobile has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 336 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RTX 3060 Mobile includes 3,840 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 900 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,425 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 120 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 120 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 30 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The RTX 3060 Mobile has the 87th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 26.18% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Arc A370M | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Ampere |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
F1 24 | Arc A370M | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | 131 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 106 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 66 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 31 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 20 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 9 FPS |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | 18.3 | +102% |
| GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile | 12 | +32% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile | 9.08 | |
| Radeon RX 7600M XT | 8.1 | -11% |
| Radeon RX 7600S | 7 | -23% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile has 127% better performance than the Arc A370M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Arc A370M is ranked 162nd with a score of 12,089.5, and the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is ranked 87th with a score of 27,419.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Arc A370M and the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q | 27,973 | +131% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Max-Q | 27,724 | +129% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile | 27,419 | +127% |
| Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q | 26,465 | +119% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile | 26,005 | +115% |
| GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile | 12,267.5 | +1% |
| Quadro P3000 | 12,105 | +0% |
| Arc A370M | 12,089.5 | |
| Quadro M5000M | 11,845 | -2% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q | 11,538 | -5% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Arc A370M | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 3,885 | 8,222 (+111.63%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 4,255 | 8,322 (+95.58%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 35,604 | 104,826 (+194.42%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 8,149 | 20,609 (+152.9%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | -- | 82,460 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 12,520.5 | 23,069 (+84.25%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 129.1 | 187 (+44.85%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 5,115 | 13,366 (+161.31%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 734 (+23.57%) | 594 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Arc A370M | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | DG2-128 | GA106 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Ampere |
| Process Size | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Transistors | 7,200 million | 12,000 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Arc A370M | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 Gb/s | 336 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,750 MHz | 1,750 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit | 192 bit |
| L1 Cache | 1.5 MB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 3 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Arc A370M | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 W | 80 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Arc A370M | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Shading Units | 1,024 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 3,840 |
| Execution Units (EU) | 8 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 30 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 64 | 120 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 48 |
| Tensor Cores | -- | 120 |
| Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) | 128 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Cores | -- | 30 |
| Ray Tracing Units (RTU) | 8 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,550 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,050 MHz | 1,425 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Arc A370M | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 65.6 GPixel/s | 68.4 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 131.2 GTexel/s | 171 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 4.2 TFLOPS | 10.94 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 1,050 GFLOPS | 171 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Arc A370M | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.6 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.