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Arc B570
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Performance Per Dollar Arc B570
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc B570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.8% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU.
| Insight | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Xe2 (2024) / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (249mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc B570 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Arc B570 and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Arc B570
The Arc B570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 16 2025. It features the Xe2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2500 MHz to 2500 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,060 points. Launch price was $219.
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. 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: 13,170 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Arc B570 scores 14,060 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the Arc B570 leads by 6.8%. The Arc B570 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Arc B570) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 11.52 TFLOPS (Arc B570) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2500 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (Arc B570) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 144 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,060+7% | 13,170 |
| Architecture | Xe2 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 3584+56% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.52 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+11% |
| Boost Clock | 2500 MHz+41% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+67% | 48 |
| TMUs | 144+29% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB+29% | 3.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+500% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 18 | 28+56% |
| Tensor Cores | 144+29% | 112 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc B570 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The Arc B570 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 380 GB/s (Arc B570) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 13.1% advantage for the Arc B570. Bus width: 160-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B570) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the Arc B570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 380 GB/s+13% | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 160-bit | 192-bit+20% |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+500% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc B570) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Intel Xe Media (Arc B570) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: Intel Xe Media vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Arc B570) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Intel Xe Media | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | Intel Xe Media | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc B570 draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 12.5% difference. The Arc B570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B570) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-12% | 170W |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 249mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 93.7+21% | 77.5 |
Value Analysis
The Arc B570 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $219 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $219 | — |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | GA106 |
| Release | January 16 2025 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #169 | #147 |
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