GeForce RTX 3070 vs Intel Arc Pro B50

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

2020Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 1725 MHz

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Intel

Intel Arc Pro B50

2025Core: 1700 MHzBoost: 2600 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 3070

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 3070

2020

Why buy it

  • +81.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 27% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.4 vs 35.0 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

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.
  • 214.3% higher power demand at 220W vs 70W.
  • 44.9% longer card at 242mm vs 167mm.

Intel Arc Pro B50

2025

Why buy it

  • Costs $150 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
  • More future proof: Xe2 (2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
  • Draws 70W instead of 220W, a 150W reduction.
  • Measures 167mm instead of 242mm, a 75mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (12,208 vs 22,172).
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 35.0 vs 44.4 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3070 better than Intel Arc Pro B50?
Yes. GeForce RTX 3070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 81.6% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2020 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 2020, 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 3070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 3070 is about 43.0% more expensive on MSRP at $499 MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and you are getting 81.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 27%. 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 220W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does Intel Arc Pro B50 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3070?
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 220W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $349 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3070 currently gives you 81.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 27%.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Intel Arc Pro B50
1080p
low158 FPS80 FPS
medium140 FPS58 FPS
high123 FPS46 FPS
ultra104 FPS29 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS63 FPS
medium109 FPS37 FPS
high96 FPS24 FPS
ultra86 FPS16 FPS
4K
low80 FPS35 FPS
medium67 FPS21 FPS
high52 FPS15 FPS
ultra45 FPS11 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Intel Arc Pro B50
1080p
low470 FPS185 FPS
medium405 FPS135 FPS
high327 FPS92 FPS
ultra277 FPS63 FPS
1440p
low294 FPS107 FPS
medium246 FPS70 FPS
high213 FPS52 FPS
ultra179 FPS40 FPS
4K
low141 FPS44 FPS
medium120 FPS32 FPS
high105 FPS26 FPS
ultra83 FPS21 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Intel Arc Pro B50
1080p
low885 FPS549 FPS
medium712 FPS439 FPS
high619 FPS366 FPS
ultra499 FPS275 FPS
1440p
low692 FPS412 FPS
medium557 FPS330 FPS
high473 FPS275 FPS
ultra374 FPS206 FPS
4K
low479 FPS275 FPS
medium388 FPS220 FPS
high330 FPS183 FPS
ultra249 FPS137 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 3070Intel Arc Pro B50
1080p
low600 FPS549 FPS
medium527 FPS439 FPS
high433 FPS366 FPS
ultra385 FPS275 FPS
1440p
low489 FPS412 FPS
medium433 FPS330 FPS
high339 FPS275 FPS
ultra297 FPS206 FPS
4K
low292 FPS275 FPS
medium270 FPS220 FPS
high238 FPS183 FPS
ultra200 FPS137 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3070 and Intel Arc Pro B50

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3070

The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.

Intel

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the Intel Arc Pro B50's 12,208 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 81.6%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the Intel Arc Pro B50 uses Xe2, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro B50). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 10.65 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B50). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 2600 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 16 (Intel Arc Pro B50) with 184 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Intel Arc Pro B50
G3D Mark Score
22,172+82%
12,208
Architecture
Ampere
Xe2
Process Node
8 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
5888+188%
2048
Compute (TFLOPS)
20.31 TFLOPS+91%
10.65 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1725 MHz
2600 MHz+51%
ROPs
96+500%
16
TMUs
184+44%
128
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
46+188%
16

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3070 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Intel 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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Intel Arc Pro B50
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
4 MB
4 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro B50). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Intel Arc Pro B50
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.4
1.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs Dual Arc Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro B50). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs Dual Arc Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro B50).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Intel Arc Pro B50
Encoder
NVENC 7th gen
Dual Arc Media Engine
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
Dual Arc Media Engine
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the Intel Arc Pro B50's 70W — a 103.4% difference. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) 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°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Intel Arc Pro B50
TDP
220W
70W-68%
Recommended PSU
650W
500W-23%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
242mm
167mm
Height
112mm
69mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
75°C
Perf/Watt
100.8
174.4+73%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 MSRP, while the Intel Arc Pro B50 launched at $349. The Intel Arc Pro B50 costs 30.1% less ($150 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.4 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 35.0 (Intel Arc Pro B50) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 26.9% better value. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).

FeatureGeForce RTX 3070Intel Arc Pro B50
MSRP
$499
$349-30%
Performance per Dollar
44.4+27%
35.0
Codename
GA104
BMG-G21
Release
September 1 2020
September 5 2025
Ranking
#63
#221