GeForce RTX 3060 vs Intel Arc Pro B50

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

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Intel Arc Pro B50

2025Core: 1700 MHzBoost: 2600 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3060

12 GB 170

16,995

+39.2%

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

TITAN V

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

Intel Arc Pro B50

8 GB 70

12,208

0.0%

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅+39.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 47.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 35.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: Intel Arc Pro B50 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌142.9% higher power demand at 170W vs 70W.
❌44.9% longer card at 242mm vs 167mm.

Intel Arc Pro B50

2025

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Xe2 (2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 170W, a 100W reduction.
✅Measures 167mm instead of 242mm, a 75mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,208 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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6.1% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 35.0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Intel Arc Pro B50

2025

Why buy it

✅+39.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 47.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 35.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Xe2 (2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 170W, a 100W reduction.
✅Measures 167mm instead of 242mm, a 75mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Weaker long-term outlook: Intel Arc Pro B50 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌142.9% higher power demand at 170W vs 70W.
❌44.9% longer card at 242mm vs 167mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,208 vs 16,995).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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6.1% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 35.0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 better than Intel Arc Pro B50?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 39.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, DLSS 2 Super Resolution, and 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2021 instead of 2025, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Intel Arc Pro B50 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2021, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 5nm process instead of 8nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3060 is about $20 cheaper on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and you are getting 39.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 47.7%. Intel Arc Pro B50 is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (70W vs 170W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Intel Arc Pro B50 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060?

Yes. Intel Arc Pro B50 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (70W vs 170W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $349 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 currently gives you 39.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 47.7%.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 3060 Benchmark Check

Intel Arc Pro B50 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Intel Arc Pro B50
1080p
low	149 FPS	80 FPS
medium	131 FPS	58 FPS
high	118 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	99 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	126 FPS	63 FPS
medium	104 FPS	37 FPS
high	92 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	16 FPS
4K
low	67 FPS	35 FPS
medium	58 FPS	21 FPS
high	39 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	11 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Intel Arc Pro B50
1080p
low	354 FPS	185 FPS
medium	310 FPS	135 FPS
high	249 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	195 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	222 FPS	107 FPS
medium	196 FPS	70 FPS
high	160 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	128 FPS	40 FPS
4K
low	110 FPS	44 FPS
medium	94 FPS	32 FPS
high	77 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	21 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Intel Arc Pro B50
1080p
low	765 FPS	549 FPS
medium	612 FPS	439 FPS
high	510 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	382 FPS	275 FPS
1440p
low	535 FPS	412 FPS
medium	432 FPS	330 FPS
high	366 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	287 FPS	206 FPS
4K
low	367 FPS	275 FPS
medium	298 FPS	220 FPS
high	221 FPS	183 FPS
ultra	176 FPS	137 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3060	Intel Arc Pro B50
1080p
low	523 FPS	549 FPS
medium	452 FPS	439 FPS
high	383 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	319 FPS	275 FPS
1440p
low	428 FPS	412 FPS
medium	371 FPS	330 FPS
high	298 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	245 FPS	206 FPS
4K
low	279 FPS	275 FPS
medium	259 FPS	220 FPS
high	225 FPS	183 FPS
ultra	186 FPS	137 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 and Intel Arc Pro B50

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

Intel Arc Pro B50

The Intel Arc Pro B50 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2025. It features the Xe2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2600 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,208 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Intel Arc Pro B50's 12,208 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 39.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Intel Arc Pro B50 uses Xe2, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro B50). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 10.65 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B50). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2600 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 16 (Intel Arc Pro B50) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Intel Arc Pro B50
G3D Mark Score	16,995+39%	12,208
Architecture	Ampere	Xe2
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3584+75%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+20%	10.65 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2600 MHz+46%
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	112	128+14%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	28+75%	16

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Intel Arc Pro B50 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Intel Arc Pro B50
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3060 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Intel Arc Pro B50 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro B50) — the Intel Arc Pro B50 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Intel Arc Pro B50
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro B50). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Intel Arc Pro B50
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs Dual Arc Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro B50). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs Dual Arc Media Engine. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro B50).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Intel Arc Pro B50
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	Dual Arc Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	Dual Arc Media Engine
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Intel Arc Pro B50's 70W — a 83.3% difference. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro B50). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Intel Arc Pro B50
TDP	170W	70W-59%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	167mm
Height	112mm	69mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.0	174.4+74%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 MSRP, while the Intel Arc Pro B50 launched at $349. The GeForce RTX 3060 costs 5.7% less ($20 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 35.0 (Intel Arc Pro B50) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 47.7% better value. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).