Intel Arc A730M vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

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Performance
Arc A730M6% better
29,14428% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
27,41926% of 104,598

The Arc A730M has 6% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
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Summary

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About the Intel Arc A730M GPU

The Intel Arc A730M is a mobile graphics card that launched in 2022. It is built on the Generation 12.7 GPU microarchitecture (codename DG2-512) and is manufactured on a 6 nm process.

Memory

The Arc A730M has 12 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 Arc A730M includes 3,072 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,100 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,050 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 192 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 384 Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) optimized for AI workloads and 24 ray tracing units 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 Arc A730M has the 79th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 27.86% 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 26.21% 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.

InfoArc A730MGeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
ManufacturerIntelNVIDIA
ArchitectureGeneration 12.7Ampere
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release Date2022Q1 2021
Production StatusActiveActive
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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
FPS data for Star Wars Outlaws
Star Wars Outlaws
Arc A730MGeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Low - 1080p
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30 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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28 FPS
High - 1080p
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24 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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19 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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18 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

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.

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GPUFrames Per Second
GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile23.4+31%
GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile17.8

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.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Arc A730M6% better
29,14428% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
27,41926% of 104,598

The Arc A730M has 6% better performance than the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Arc A730M is ranked 79th with a score of 29,144, and the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is ranked 87th with a score of 27,419.

Performance per dollar
Arc A730M
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GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
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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.

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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.

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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.

  • Popular
BenchmarkArc A730MGeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
8,813
(+7.19%)
8,222
3DMark Time Spy Score
8,919.5
(+7.18%)
8,322
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
83,396
104,826
(+25.7%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
21,294
(+3.32%)
20,609
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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82,460
3DMark 11 Performance Score
24,285.5
(+5.27%)
23,069
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
196.4
(+5.03%)
187
PassMark G3D Mark
10,488
13,360
(+27.38%)
PassMark G2D Mark
673
(+15.64%)
582
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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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.

SpecArc A730MGeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
CodenameDG2-512GA106
ArchitectureGeneration 12.7Ampere
Process Size6 nm8 nm
Transistors21,700 million12,000 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.

SpecArc A730MGeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Memory Size12 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth336 Gb/s336 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,750 MHz1,750 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit192 bit
L1 Cache4.5 MB128 KB
L2 Cache12 MB3 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.

SpecArc A730MGeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)80 W80 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice 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.

SpecArc A730MGeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Shading Units3,072--
CUDA Cores--3,840
Execution Units (EU)3,072--
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)--30
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)192120
Render Output Units (ROP)9648
Tensor Cores--120
Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX)384--
Ray Tracing Cores--30
Ray Tracing Units (RTU)24--
Core Clock Speed1,100 MHz900 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,050 MHz1,425 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.

SpecArc A730MGeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
Pixel Fill Rate196.8 GPixel/s68.4 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate393.6 GTexel/s171 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance12.6 TFLOPS10.94 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance--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.

SpecArc A730MGeForce RTX 3060 Mobile
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.66.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.