Intel Arc Pro A60 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Intel Arc Pro A60?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60 has an average benchmark score of 60326, placing it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs in the database.

Q: Does the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the database contains no benchmark entries for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0.

Q: How do the memory configurations differ between these two cards?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60 uses 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 384.0 GB/s bandwidth. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each card?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60 has a TDP of 130 W, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 has a lower TDP of 115 W. Both cards suggest a 300 W power supply.

Q: Which card has higher transistor density?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106, built on a 5 nm process, has a transistor density of 121.8M per mm². The Intel Arc Pro A60, on a 6 nm process, has a density of 42.8M per mm².

Q: What is the production status of each GPU?

A: The Intel Arc Pro A60 is listed as Active, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 is listed as End-of-life.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Arc Pro A60 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 represent two fundamentally different approaches to GPU design. The Intel part uses the DG2-256 chip based on the Xe-HPG architecture, belonging to the Alchemist generation (Pro Series). It is manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC, with 11,500 million transistors on a 269 mm² die. The NVIDIA part uses the AD106 chip based on Ada Lovelace architecture, from the GeForce 40 generation, manufactured on a 5 nm process also at TSMC, with 22,900 million transistors on a smaller 188 mm² die.

The process node difference is significant. The 5 nm node allows NVIDIA to pack more than twice the transistor density, 121.8M per mm² versus 42.8M per mm² for Intel. This density advantage explains how NVIDIA fits 22,900 million transistors into a die that is 81 mm² smaller than Intel's.

Core configurations differ substantially. The Intel Arc Pro A60 has 2048 shading units, 128 texture mapping units, and 64 raster output units. It also carries 16 ray tracing cores. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 has 3072 shading units, 96 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, along with 24 RT cores and 96 tensor cores. NVIDIA's higher shader count and RT core count are offset by fewer TMUs and ROPs.

The Intel card features 16.79 TFLOPS of FP16 performance using a 2:1 ratio, while the NVIDIA card delivers 15.11 TFLOPS of FP16 at a 1:1 ratio. This means Intel's FP16 throughput is double its FP32, while NVIDIA's is identical to its FP32. The FP32 figures are 8.397 TFLOPS for Intel and 15.11 TFLOPS for NVIDIA, a substantial difference in raw compute throughput.

Memory subsystems diverge as well. Intel uses 12 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, achieving 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth. NVIDIA uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 272.0 GB/s. The Intel card therefore has 50% more memory capacity and 41% more bandwidth.

Display outputs differ: Intel provides 4x DisplayPort 2.0, while NVIDIA provides 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. The bus interface also differs, with Intel using PCIe 4.0 x16 and NVIDIA using PCIe 4.0 x8.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark data between the Intel Arc Pro A60 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 is not available in the database. No benchmark entries exist for the NVIDIA card, and no head-to-head tests are recorded. The comparison must therefore rely on the Intel card's measured results and the architectural specifications of both parts.

The Intel Arc Pro A60 achieves a Geekbench OpenCL score of 63485 and a Geekbench Vulkan score of 57166. Its average benchmark score of 60326 places it in the 88th percentile of all GPUs. The nearest rivals in the database provide context for this performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 scores 60347, which is 0% different from the Intel card. The AMD Radeon Pro Vega 48 scores 60140, a 0.3% difference. The AMD Radeon Pro W6600M scores 61896, which is 2.5% higher than the Intel card. The AMD Radeon PRO V710 scores 58657, which is 2.8% lower.

These numbers indicate that the Intel Arc Pro A60 performs within a narrow band around several established workstation and high-end consumer GPUs. Its average score sits almost exactly at the level of the RTX 4090 in this database, a remarkable result given the architectural differences. The delta percentages are all within roughly 3% of each other, suggesting that the Intel card delivers competitive throughput in synthetic workloads.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 has no recorded benchmarks, so its measured performance cannot be compared directly. However, its specifications indicate significantly higher FP32 throughput at 15.11 TFLOPS versus 8.397 TFLOPS for Intel. The NVIDIA card also has 3072 shading units versus 2048 for Intel, and 24 RT cores versus 16. The Intel card counters with higher texture rate at 262.4 GTexel/s versus 236.2 GTexel/s, and higher pixel rate at 131.2 GPixel/s versus 118.1 GPixel/s.

The data shows that Intel wins in memory capacity, memory bandwidth, texture fill rate, pixel fill rate, and FP16 throughput. NVIDIA wins in FP32 throughput, shader count, RT core count, and tensor core availability. Without benchmark scores for the NVIDIA card, the practical performance gap remains unquantified.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports different conclusions depending on use case. The Intel Arc Pro A60 has verified benchmark performance placing it in the 88th percentile, with an average score of 60326 that matches the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 in the database. It offers 12 GB of memory, 384.0 GB/s of bandwidth, and higher texture and pixel fill rates. It also has a higher TDP at 130 W but remains a single-slot card.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 has no benchmark scores in the database, making its measured performance unknown. Its specifications show higher FP32 compute, more shading units, more RT cores, and tensor cores. It uses less power at 115 W and is listed as end-of-life, while the Intel card remains active.

For users needing verified performance data, the Intel Arc Pro A60 is the only option with recorded results. Its 88th percentile standing and proximity to the RTX 4090's average score indicate strong synthetic performance. For users prioritizing raw FP32 throughput and tensor core functionality, the NVIDIA card has the architectural advantage on paper, but no measured data confirms this in practice.

The production status difference matters. Intel's card is active, meaning ongoing availability. NVIDIA's card is end-of-life, meaning supply may diminish. The Intel card also provides four DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, which is a modern connectivity advantage over NVIDIA's mixed HDMI and DisplayPort 1.4a setup.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Arc Pro A60 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 |

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

| Architecture | Xe-HPG | Ada Lovelace |

| Generation | Alchemist (Pro Series) | GeForce 40 |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 5 nm |

| Transistors | 11,500 million | 22,900 million |

| Die Size | 269 mm² | 188 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 42.8M / mm² | 121.8M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 900 MHz | 1830 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2050 MHz | 2460 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 2000 MHz, 16 Gbps effective | 2125 MHz, 17 Gbps effective |

| Memory Size | 12 GB | 8 GB |

| Memory Bus Width | 192 bit | 128 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 384.0 GB/s | 272.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 2048 | 3072 |

| TMUs | 128 | 96 |

| ROPs | 64 | 48 |

| RT Cores | 16 | 24 |

| Tensor Cores | None | 96 |

| Pixel Rate | 131.2 GPixel/s | 118.1 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 262.4 GTexel/s | 236.2 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 8.397 TFLOPS | 15.11 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 16.79 TFLOPS (2:1) | 15.11 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 130 W | 115 W |

| Slot Width | Single-slot | Dual-slot |

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

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

| Display Outputs | 4x DisplayPort 2.0 | 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a |

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

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc Pro A60 wins in memory-related tasks. Its 12 GB capacity and 384.0 GB/s bandwidth exceed the NVIDIA card's 8 GB and 272.0 GB/s. Applications that load large datasets, textures, or models benefit from the additional capacity and higher throughput. The Intel card also wins in fill-rate-bound workloads, with 131.2 GPixel/s pixel rate and 262.4 GTexel/s texture rate, both higher than NVIDIA's figures. FP16 compute favors Intel at 16.79 TFLOPS, useful for workloads that can use reduced precision.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 AD106 wins in FP32 compute, delivering 15.11 TFLOPS versus 8.397 TFLOPS for Intel. The higher shader count of 3072 versus 2048 supports this advantage. RT core count favors NVIDIA at 24 versus 16, which may benefit ray-traced workloads. Tensor cores are exclusive to the NVIDIA card, enabling AI-accelerated features that the Intel card cannot match. The NVIDIA card also has lower power consumption at 115 W versus 130 W, and a higher boost clock at 2460 MHz versus 2050 MHz.

The production status gives Intel a practical advantage. An active product with verified benchmarks and 88th percentile standing is a safer choice than an end-of-life product with no recorded performance data. The single-slot design of the Intel card also suits dense workstation builds, while the NVIDIA card requires dual-slot spacing. Display output count favors Intel with four DisplayPort 2.0 connections, while NVIDIA offers one HDMI 2.1 and three DisplayPort 1.4a.