
GeForce RTX 4070
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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
2023Why 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
2025Why 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 $599 MSRP).
GeForce RTX 4070
2023Intel Arc Pro B60
2025Why buy it
- ✅89.2% more average FPS across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ✅Delivers 62.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 44.9 vs 27.6 G3D/$ ($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.
Why buy it
- ✅Costs $99 less on MSRP ($500 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
- ✅Measures 267mm instead of 304mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
Trade-offs
- ❌13.9% longer card at 304mm vs 267mm.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 13 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
- ❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.6 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
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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
| Preset | GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 183 FPS | 64 FPS |
| medium | 167 FPS | 46 FPS |
| high | 151 FPS | 36 FPS |
| ultra | 131 FPS | 26 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 150 FPS | 51 FPS |
| medium | 124 FPS | 29 FPS |
| high | 110 FPS | 19 FPS |
| ultra | 101 FPS | 15 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 92 FPS | 33 FPS |
| medium | 78 FPS | 20 FPS |
| high | 65 FPS | 14 FPS |
| ultra | 58 FPS | 10 FPS |

Counter-Strike 2
| Preset | GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 544 FPS | 216 FPS |
| medium | 454 FPS | 162 FPS |
| high | 353 FPS | 117 FPS |
| ultra | 299 FPS | 79 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 351 FPS | 124 FPS |
| medium | 288 FPS | 86 FPS |
| high | 235 FPS | 66 FPS |
| ultra | 197 FPS | 50 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 172 FPS | 51 FPS |
| medium | 144 FPS | 38 FPS |
| high | 125 FPS | 32 FPS |
| ultra | 101 FPS | 25 FPS |

League of Legends
| Preset | GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 884 FPS | 621 FPS |
| medium | 713 FPS | 497 FPS |
| high | 643 FPS | 414 FPS |
| ultra | 569 FPS | 311 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 684 FPS | 466 FPS |
| medium | 549 FPS | 373 FPS |
| high | 483 FPS | 311 FPS |
| ultra | 424 FPS | 233 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 467 FPS | 311 FPS |
| medium | 373 FPS | 249 FPS |
| high | 326 FPS | 207 FPS |
| ultra | 277 FPS | 155 FPS |

Valorant
| Preset | GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 751 FPS | 621 FPS |
| medium | 612 FPS | 497 FPS |
| high | 536 FPS | 414 FPS |
| ultra | 497 FPS | 311 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 615 FPS | 466 FPS |
| medium | 500 FPS | 373 FPS |
| high | 433 FPS | 311 FPS |
| ultra | 395 FPS | 233 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 384 FPS | 311 FPS |
| medium | 324 FPS | 249 FPS |
| high | 301 FPS | 207 FPS |
| ultra | 272 FPS | 155 FPS |
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 and Intel Arc Pro B60

GeForce RTX 4070
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 Arc Pro B60
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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel 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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
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).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel 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 |
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.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel 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 |
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).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel 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 |
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