GeForce RTX 4070 vs Intel Arc Pro B60

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

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VS
Intel

Intel Arc Pro B60

2025Core: 2000 MHzBoost: 2400 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4070

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 4070

2023

Why buy it

  • 89.2% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 62.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 27.6 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • 50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
  • More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.

Intel Arc Pro B60

2025

Why buy it

  • Costs $99 less on MSRP ($500 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.6 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Intel Arc Pro B60?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4070 averages 89.2% more FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,919 vs 13,807 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Intel Arc Pro B60 is a 2025 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 95.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce RTX 4070 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4070 is about 19.8% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and you are getting 89.2% more estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data and 95.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 62.7%. Intel Arc Pro B60 is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does Intel Arc Pro B60 make more sense than GeForce RTX 4070?
Yes. Intel Arc Pro B60 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 and staying closer to $500 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4070 currently gives you 95.0% higher G3D Mark and 89.2% more estimated average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 62.7%.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Intel Arc Pro B60
1080p
low183 FPS64 FPS
medium167 FPS46 FPS
high151 FPS36 FPS
ultra131 FPS26 FPS
1440p
low150 FPS51 FPS
medium124 FPS29 FPS
high110 FPS19 FPS
ultra101 FPS15 FPS
4K
low92 FPS33 FPS
medium78 FPS20 FPS
high65 FPS14 FPS
ultra58 FPS10 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Intel Arc Pro B60
1080p
low544 FPS216 FPS
medium454 FPS162 FPS
high353 FPS117 FPS
ultra299 FPS79 FPS
1440p
low351 FPS124 FPS
medium288 FPS86 FPS
high235 FPS66 FPS
ultra197 FPS50 FPS
4K
low172 FPS51 FPS
medium144 FPS38 FPS
high125 FPS32 FPS
ultra101 FPS25 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Intel Arc Pro B60
1080p
low884 FPS621 FPS
medium713 FPS497 FPS
high643 FPS414 FPS
ultra569 FPS311 FPS
1440p
low684 FPS466 FPS
medium549 FPS373 FPS
high483 FPS311 FPS
ultra424 FPS233 FPS
4K
low467 FPS311 FPS
medium373 FPS249 FPS
high326 FPS207 FPS
ultra277 FPS155 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4070Intel Arc Pro B60
1080p
low751 FPS621 FPS
medium612 FPS497 FPS
high536 FPS414 FPS
ultra497 FPS311 FPS
1440p
low615 FPS466 FPS
medium500 FPS373 FPS
high433 FPS311 FPS
ultra395 FPS233 FPS
4K
low384 FPS311 FPS
medium324 FPS249 FPS
high301 FPS207 FPS
ultra272 FPS155 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Intel Arc Pro B60

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

Intel

Intel Arc Pro B60

The Intel Arc Pro B60 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2025. It features the Xe2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,807 points. Launch price was $499.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 scores 26,919 versus the Intel Arc Pro B60's 13,807 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 95%. The GeForce RTX 4070 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Intel Arc Pro B60 uses Xe2, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 2,560 (Intel Arc Pro B60). Raw compute: 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12.29 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B60). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 2400 MHz. Ray tracing: 46 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 20 (Intel Arc Pro B60) with 184 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Intel Arc Pro B60
G3D Mark Score
26,919+95%
13,807
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Xe2
Process Node
5 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
5888+130%
2560
Compute (TFLOPS)
29.15 TFLOPS+137%
12.29 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2475 MHz+3%
2400 MHz
ROPs
64+300%
16
TMUs
184+15%
160
L2 Cache
36 MB+800%
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
46+130%
20

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Intel Arc Pro B60 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Intel Arc Pro B60 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Intel Arc Pro B60
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Intel Arc Pro B60 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro B60) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Intel Arc Pro B60
VRAM Capacity
12 GB+50%
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6X
GDDR6
Bus Width
192-bit+50%
128-bit
L2 Cache
36 MB+800%
4 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 12 Ultimate (Intel Arc Pro B60). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Intel Arc Pro B60
DirectX
12.2+2%
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070) vs Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) (Intel Arc Pro B60). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs Xe Media Engine (Battlemage). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Intel Arc Pro B60).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Intel Arc Pro B60
Encoder
8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Xe Media Engine (Battlemage)
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
Xe Media Engine (Battlemage)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 draws 200W versus the Intel Arc Pro B60's 200W — a 0% difference. The Intel Arc Pro B60 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro B60). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 304mm vs 267mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 82.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Intel Arc Pro B60
TDP
200W
200W
Recommended PSU
650W
500W-23%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
304mm
267mm
Height
137mm
112mm
Slots
3
2-33%
Temp (Load)
80°C-2%
82
Perf/Watt
134.6+95%
69.0
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 MSRP, while the Intel Arc Pro B60 launched at $500. The Intel Arc Pro B60 costs 16.5% less ($99 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) vs 27.6 (Intel Arc Pro B60) — the GeForce RTX 4070 offers 62.7% better value. The Intel Arc Pro B60 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4070Intel Arc Pro B60
MSRP
$599
$500-17%
Performance per Dollar
44.9+63%
27.6
Codename
AD104
BMG-G21
Release
April 12 2023
September 5 2025
Ranking
#32
#175