Intel Arc G3 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti AD104 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no recorded benchmark scores for either the Intel Arc G3 or the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti AD104. Both entries show an average benchmark score of zero, and the head-to-head benchmark array is empty. This absence of measured performance data means direct numerical comparisons between these two parts cannot be established from the recorded information.

What the data does provide is a clear structural contrast. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 carries a theoretical FP32 throughput of 22.06 TFLOPS, while the Arc G3 is rated at 6.144 TFLOPS. That difference is roughly 3.6 times in favor of the NVIDIA part based on the published specifications. Texture rate follows a similar pattern: 344.8 GTexel/s versus 96.00 GTexel/s, a margin of about 3.6 times. Pixel rate shows 121.7 GPixel/s for the RTX 4060 Ti AD104 against 48.00 GPixel/s for the Arc G3, which is approximately 2.5 times higher.

These are computed peak rates, not measured application results. The absence of benchmark entries means the database cannot confirm how these theoretical figures translate into real-world performance. The percentile ranking for both GPUs sits at 50, indicating they occupy the median position in the database's distribution of all GPUs, but this ranking is derived from an empty benchmark set and carries no comparative weight between the two.

The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 also holds a substantial advantage in raw resource counts. It features 4352 shading units, 136 texture mapping units, 48 raster output units, 34 ray tracing cores, and 136 tensor cores. The Arc G3 counters with 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, 20 ROPs, and 10 ray tracing cores, with no tensor core count listed. The NVIDIA part has roughly 3.4 times the shading units, 3.4 times the TMUs, and 2.4 times the ROPs.

Memory bandwidth presents another clear separation. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus, delivering 288.0 GB/s. The Arc G3 relies on system shared memory, with bandwidth listed as "System Dependent" and a bus width of "System Shared." This means the Arc G3's memory performance is tied to the host platform's memory subsystem, which the database does not quantify. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has a fixed, discrete memory configuration with a defined bandwidth figure.

Clock speeds show a narrower gap. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 runs at a base of 2310 MHz and boosts to 2535 MHz. The Arc G3 operates at a base of 300 MHz and boosts to 2400 MHz. While the boost clocks are within 6% of each other, the base clock difference is substantial, with the NVIDIA part running over 7 times higher at its base state. The Arc G3's low base clock likely reflects its integrated design and power constraints.

The Verdict

The data points toward different deployment scenarios rather than a head-to-head competition. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 is a discrete, dual-slot add-in card with a 160 W TDP, a 16-pin power connector, and a suggested PSU of 450 W. It is marked as end-of-life, released in 2024, with a predecessor in the GeForce 30 series and a successor in the GeForce 50 series. Its launch MSRP was 399 USD.

The Intel Arc G3 is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with a 25 W TDP, no power connectors, and a bus interface of IGP. It is marked as active production, with a release date in 2026. The chip is Panther Lake, built on a 3 nm process at Intel's foundry, while the RTX 4060 Ti AD104 uses the AD104 chip on a 5 nm process at TSMC.

Anyone selecting between these two parts would be deciding between a discrete graphics card with fixed memory and a known power envelope versus an integrated solution whose memory bandwidth depends on the system. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 offers higher theoretical throughput in every measured category, but it also requires a compatible slot, power supply, and chassis space. The Arc G3 requires none of those external provisions.

The production status also matters. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 is end-of-life, meaning it is no longer in active production. The Arc G3 is active, suggesting ongoing availability. The release dates place the Arc G3 two years after the RTX 4060 Ti AD104, with the Intel part launching in 2026.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural lineages. The Intel Arc G3 uses the Xe3-LPG architecture, part of the Arc Graphics-M generation built around the Panther Lake chip. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti AD104 uses Ada Lovelace, the architecture behind the GeForce 40 series.

Process technology separates them as well. The Arc G3 is fabricated on a 3 nm node at Intel's foundry. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 uses a 5 nm process at TSMC. The transistor count for the Arc G3 is listed as unknown, while the RTX 4060 Ti AD104 contains 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 121.8M per mm². The Arc G3's die size is also listed as unknown, so direct density comparisons are not possible.

Ray tracing and compute resources differ in kind as well as quantity. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 includes 34 ray tracing cores and 136 tensor cores, the latter supporting NVIDIA's AI acceleration features. The Arc G3 has 10 ray tracing cores and no tensor core count listed. The FP16 throughput figures reveal a design philosophy difference: the RTX 4060 Ti AD104 delivers 22.06 TFLOPS for FP16 at a 1:1 ratio with FP32, while the Arc G3 delivers 12.29 TFLOPS for FP16 at a 2:1 ratio, meaning it processes half-precision at twice the rate of single-precision.

API support is identical across both parts. Both list DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. This means software compatibility at the API level should not differentiate them, though driver-level behavior is not captured in the database.

Memory architecture presents the most fundamental divergence. The Arc G3 uses system shared memory with a system-dependent bandwidth, which ties its performance to the host platform's memory configuration. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has dedicated 8 GB GDDR6 memory with a fixed 288.0 GB/s bandwidth and a 128-bit bus. This structural difference has direct implications for memory-sensitive workloads, though the database provides no benchmark data to quantify the impact.

Specification Differences

The two parts differ across nearly every measurable specification field. The process node is 3 nm for the Arc G3 and 5 nm for the RTX 4060 Ti AD104. The foundry is Intel for the former and TSMC for the latter. Transistor count is unknown for the Arc G3 versus 35,800 million for the RTX 4060 Ti AD104. Die size is unknown for the Arc G3 versus 294 mm² for the NVIDIA part.

Clock specifications diverge sharply. The Arc G3 has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost of 2400 MHz. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has a base of 2310 MHz and a boost of 2535 MHz. Memory clocks are listed as "System Shared" for the Arc G3 and 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) for the RTX 4060 Ti AD104.

Compute resources show a consistent NVIDIA advantage. Shading units: 1280 versus 4352. TMUs: 40 versus 136. ROPs: 20 versus 48. Ray tracing cores: 10 versus 34. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 also lists 136 tensor cores, a field that is null for the Arc G3.

Throughput rates follow the resource counts. Pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s for the Arc G3 and 121.7 GPixel/s for the RTX 4060 Ti AD104. Texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s versus 344.8 GTexel/s. FP32 is 6.144 TFLOPS versus 22.06 TFLOPS. FP16 is 12.29 TFLOPS (2:1) versus 22.06 TFLOPS (1:1).

Power and physical characteristics differ as well. The Arc G3 has a TDP of 25 W, an IGP slot width, no power connectors, and no suggested PSU. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has a TDP of 160 W, a dual-slot width, one 16-pin power connector, and a suggested PSU of 450 W. The NVIDIA card measures 240 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. The Arc G3 has no listed dimensions.

The bus interface is IGP for the Arc G3 and PCIe 4.0 x8 for the RTX 4060 Ti AD104. Display outputs are "Portable Device Dependent" for the Arc G3 and "1x HDMI 2.13x DisplayPort 1.4a" for the NVIDIA card. Production status is Active for the Arc G3 and End-of-life for the RTX 4060 Ti AD104. Release dates are 2026 for the Intel part and 2024 for the NVIDIA part.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 throughput?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has a FP32 throughput of 22.06 TFLOPS, compared to 6.144 TFLOPS for the Intel Arc G3.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same APIs?

A: Yes, both list DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What is the memory configuration for each GPU?

A: The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 288.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Arc G3 uses system shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth.

Q: What are the power requirements?

A: The Arc G3 has a 25 W TDP and no power connectors. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has a 160 W TDP, one 16-pin power connector, and a suggested PSU of 450 W.

Q: Which GPU is currently in production?

A: The Intel Arc G3 is marked as Active. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti AD104 is marked as End-of-life.

Q: What ray tracing resources does each GPU have?

A: The Arc G3 has 10 ray tracing cores. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has 34 ray tracing cores.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 wins on every quantitative specification in the database. It has higher clock speeds, more shading units, more TMUs, more ROPs, more ray tracing cores, and the only tensor core count listed. Its memory is discrete with a fixed bandwidth of 288.0 GB/s, while the Arc G3's memory bandwidth is system dependent. The NVIDIA part delivers higher theoretical pixel rate, texture rate, FP32 throughput, and FP16 throughput. It also has a larger power budget at 160 W versus 25 W, which supports its higher performance targets.

The Arc G3 wins on integration and efficiency. Its 25 W TDP is a fraction of the RTX 4060 Ti AD104's 160 W requirement. It needs no power connectors, no suggested PSU, and no expansion slot beyond its IGP bus interface. Its display outputs are portable device dependent, indicating suitability for mobile or compact systems. The 3 nm process node is smaller than the 5 nm node used by the NVIDIA part, and Intel is the foundry, which may matter for supply chain considerations.

The production status favors the Arc G3, as it is active while the RTX 4060 Ti AD104 is end-of-life. The RTX 4060 Ti AD104 has a known launch MSRP of 399 USD, while the Arc G3 has no listed MSRP. The NVIDIA card's physical dimensions of 240 mm by 111 mm by 40 mm require a dual-slot chassis, while the Arc G3 has no listed dimensions, consistent with an integrated design.

Users needing a discrete graphics card with fixed memory and known bandwidth would select the RTX 4060 Ti AD104 based on the recorded specifications. Users building a system around the Panther Lake platform with the Arc G3's integrated graphics would accept system-dependent memory performance in exchange for minimal power draw and no additional hardware requirements. The data does not provide benchmark results to override these specification-driven conclusions.