Intel Arc G3 Extreme vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Comparison

Intel Arc G3 Extreme is an integrated graphics processor built on Intel’s own 3 nm process, using the Xe3-LPG architecture from the Panther Lake chip. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is a discrete dual-slot card based on the AD107 chip, Ada Lovelace architecture, and a 5 nm process from TSMC. The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark results between these two products, and the Arc G3 Extreme has no individual benchmark scores or nearest rival entries. The RTX 4060, however, has a substantial set of recorded measurements, an average benchmark score of 17639, and a percentile rank of 61 among all GPUs. The Arc G3 Extreme holds a percentile rank of 50, but with an average benchmark score of 0, indicating no completed tests are available. This analysis relies on the recorded specification data and the RTX 4060’s benchmark outcomes to interpret what the comparison implies.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results for the Intel Arc G3 Extreme versus the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. The head-to-head array is empty, and the wins counter shows zero for both sides. Consequently, no exact score differences can be cited from a matched test. What can be examined is the RTX 4060’s recorded benchmark suite, which spans several DirectX versions, OpenCL, Vulkan, and compute workloads. The RTX 4060 scores 2302 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 95057 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 48643 in Geekbench Vulkan. Passmark results include 103 for DirectX 10, 175 for DirectX 11, 76 for DirectX 12, 236 for DirectX 9, 1037 for G2D, 19545 for G3D, and 9213 for GPU compute. These numbers establish a performance baseline for the RTX 4060, but without corresponding Arc G3 Extreme measurements, a direct percentage comparison is impossible.

The Arc G3 Extreme’s theoretical throughput figures, however, provide a basis for inference. Its FP32 compute is 7.680 TFLOPS, while the RTX 4060 delivers 15.11 TFLOPS, which is approximately double. Texture rate for the Arc is 120.0 GTexel/s versus 236.2 GTexel/s for the RTX 4060, again close to a 2:1 ratio. Pixel rate differs similarly: 60.00 GPixel/s for the Arc and 118.1 GPixel/s for the RTX 4060. These raw rates suggest the RTX 4060 should outperform the Arc in most fill-rate-bound tasks, but the absence of actual benchmark data for the Arc prevents any verified score delta. The RTX 4060’s nearest rivals in the database are all AMD products: Radeon HD 7790 with an average score of 17666 and a delta of -0.2 percent, Radeon 780M at 17588 with a delta of 0.3 percent, Radeon Pro 560 at 17551 with a delta of 0.5 percent, and Radeon Pro 460 at 17509 with a delta of 0.7 percent. The RTX 4060 sits within a narrow band of these scores, indicating its measured performance is closely matched by those specific AMD parts.

Where Each One Wins

Based on recorded data, the RTX 4060 wins in every available benchmark category because it has recorded scores and the Arc G3 Extreme has none. The RTX 4060’s strongest recorded result is in Geekbench OpenCL at 95057, followed by Geekbench Vulkan at 48643. Passmark G3D at 19545 and Passmark GPU compute at 9213 further demonstrate its multi-faceted capability. The Arc G3 Extreme’s wins can only be inferred from specifications, not measured results. Its integrated nature means it uses system-shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth, which in a portable device context could favor power efficiency, but no performance data confirms this. The Arc has a lower TDP of 80 W versus 115 W for the RTX 4060, suggesting less heat output, but thermal performance is not benchmarked here. The RTX 4060’s 8 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth is a clear advantage over system-shared memory, as dedicated VRAM typically avoids contention with the CPU. For gaming workloads, the RTX 4060’s higher pixel rate and texture rate indicate superiority in rasterization-heavy scenarios. For compute tasks, its FP32 throughput of 15.11 TFLOPS versus 7.680 TFLOPS for the Arc points to roughly double the raw compute capacity.

The Arc G3 Extreme’s FP16 rate is 15.36 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, which exceeds its own FP32 rate, while the RTX 4060’s FP16 is identical to its FP32 at 15.11 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio. This means the Arc has a theoretical advantage in FP16 workloads, potentially useful for AI inference or media processing, but no benchmark confirms this. In terms of API support, both products list DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so feature-level API compatibility is equal. The RTX 4060 includes 96 tensor cores and 24 RT cores, while the Arc has 12 RT cores and no listed tensor core count. The presence of tensor cores in the RTX 4060 suggests an advantage in AI-accelerated tasks, though no direct benchmarks are available for either product in this area.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Arc G3 Extreme uses the Xe3-LPG architecture on a 3 nm process fabricated by Intel, with the chip named Panther Lake. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace architecture on a 5 nm process fabricated by TSMC, with the chip named AD107. The Arc is an integrated graphics processor, indicated by its IGP bus interface and slot width, while the RTX 4060 is a discrete dual-slot card with a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface. The Arc’s transistor count and die size are unknown, whereas the RTX 4060 has 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 118.9M per mm². The RTX 4060’s memory subsystem consists of 8 GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth and a memory clock of 2125 MHz, stated as 17 Gbps effective. The Arc relies on system-shared memory with no dedicated VRAM, and its memory clock is listed as system shared with bandwidth described as system dependent.

The shading unit count differs significantly: the Arc has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, and 24 raster output units, while the RTX 4060 has 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs. The RTX 4060 has exactly double the units in each category. RT core counts are 12 for the Arc and 24 for the RTX 4060, again a 2:1 ratio. The RTX 4060 includes 96 tensor cores, while the Arc lists none. Clock speeds are notably different: the Arc has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz, whereas the RTX 4060 has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. The Arc’s lower base clock but comparable boost clock suggests a wider dynamic range, possibly due to power management in mobile contexts. The Arc’s TDP is 80 W with no power connectors, and its display outputs are described as portable device dependent, reinforcing its integrated nature. The RTX 4060 has a TDP of 115 W, a single 12-pin power connector, a suggested PSU of 300 W, and display outputs of 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. Physical dimensions for the RTX 4060 are 240 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. The Arc has no listed dimensions.

Production status differs as well: the Arc G3 Extreme is marked active with a release date of 2026-05-31, while the RTX 4060 is end-of-life with a release date of 2023-05-17. The RTX 4060’s predecessor is GeForce 30 and its successor is GeForce 50. The Arc has no predecessor or successor listed. The RTX 4060 has a launch MSRP of 299 USD, which is stated once here as recorded in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher FP32 compute throughput?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has 15.11 TFLOPS FP32, while the Intel Arc G3 Extreme has 7.680 TFLOPS, making the RTX 4060 approximately twice as fast in raw FP32 compute.

Q: Does the Intel Arc G3 Extreme have dedicated video memory?

A: No, the Arc G3 Extreme uses system-shared memory with a system-dependent bandwidth, whereas the RTX 4060 has 8 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the difference in RT core counts?

A: The Intel Arc G3 Extreme has 12 RT cores, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has 24 RT cores, a 2:1 advantage for the RTX 4060.

Q: Are both GPUs compatible with DirectX 12 Ultimate?

A: Yes, both the Intel Arc G3 Extreme and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 list DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 support in the database.

Q: Which product has a higher pixel fill rate?

A: The RTX 4060 has a pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s, while the Arc G3 Extreme has 60.00 GPixel/s, indicating the RTX 4060 is nearly twice as fast in pixel throughput.

Q: What is the production status of each GPU?

A: The Intel Arc G3 Extreme is listed as active, with a release date of 2026-05-31, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is end-of-life, with a release date of 2023-05-17.

The Verdict

The database shows the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 as a fully benchmarked product with an average score of 17639 and a percentile rank of 61, while the Intel Arc G3 Extreme has no recorded benchmarks and a percentile rank of 50 with an average score of 0. The RTX 4060’s measured results across 3DMark, Geekbench, and Passmark indicate consistent performance, with its nearest rivals being AMD Radeon HD 7790, Radeon 780M, Radeon Pro 560, and Radeon Pro 460, all within a 0.7 percent delta. The Arc G3 Extreme’s specification sheet shows half the shading units, TMUs, ROPs, and RT cores of the RTX 4060, along with roughly half the FP32 throughput, texture rate, and pixel rate. The Arc’s only listed advantages are a lower TDP of 80 W versus 115 W, an FP16 rate of 15.36 TFLOPS that exceeds its FP32 rate, and an earlier release date as an active product. For any workload requiring measured performance, the RTX 4060 is the only option with verified scores. For integrated, low-power scenarios, the Arc G3 Extreme presents a theoretical option, but its lack of benchmark data means no performance claims can be substantiated from the database.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Arc G3 Extreme | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Architecture | Xe3-LPG | Ada Lovelace |

| Process Node | 3 nm | 5 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | unknown | 18,900 million |

| Die Size | unknown | 159 mm² |

| Transistor Density | null | 118.9M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 300 MHz | 1830 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2500 MHz | 2460 MHz |

| Memory Size | System Shared | 8 GB |

| Memory Type | System Shared | GDDR6 |

| Memory Bus Width | System Shared | 128 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | System Dependent | 272.0 GB/s |

| Memory Clock | System Shared | 2125 MHz, 17 Gbps effective |

| Shading Units | 1536 | 3072 |

| TMUs | 48 | 96 |

| ROPs | 24 | 48 |

| RT Cores | 12 | 24 |

| Tensor Cores | null | 96 |

| Pixel Rate | 60.00 GPixel/s | 118.1 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 120.0 GTexel/s | 236.2 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 7.680 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 15.36 TFLOPS (2:1) | 15.11 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 80 W | 115 W |

| Slot Width | IGP | Dual-slot |

| Power Connectors | None | 1x 12-pin |

| Suggested PSU | null | 300 W |

| Bus Interface | IGP | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a |

| Dimensions | null | 240 mm, 111 mm, 40 mm |

| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |

| Release Date | 2026-05-31 | 2023-05-17 |

| Predecessor | null | GeForce 30 |

| Successor | null | GeForce 50 |