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Arc B570
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Arc B570
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 57.7% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc B570.
| Insight | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-57.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+57.7%) |
| 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 (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (249mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $200 versus $219 for the Arc B570, it costs 9% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 72.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+72.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($219) | ✅More affordable ($200) |
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 3070
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 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Arc B570 scores 14,060 versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 22,172 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 57.7%. The Arc B570 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce RTX 3070 uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Arc B570) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070). Raw compute: 11.52 TFLOPS (Arc B570) vs 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070). Boost clocks: 2500 MHz vs 1725 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (Arc B570) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 3070) with 144 Tensor cores vs 184.
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,060 | 22,172+58% |
| Architecture | Xe2 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 5888+156% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.52 TFLOPS | 20.31 TFLOPS+76% |
| Boost Clock | 2500 MHz+45% | 1725 MHz |
| ROPs | 80 | 96+20% |
| TMUs | 144 | 184+28% |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB | 5.8 MB+29% |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+350% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 18 | 46+156% |
| Tensor Cores | 144 | 184+28% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 380 GB/s (Arc B570) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3070) — a 17.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3070. Bus width: 160-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B570) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) — the Arc B570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 380 GB/s | 448 GB/s+18% |
| Bus Width | 160-bit | 256-bit+60% |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+350% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc B570) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3070). Decoder: Intel Xe Media vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Arc B570) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070).
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Intel Xe Media | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | Intel Xe Media | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc B570 draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 3070's 220W — a 37.8% difference. The Arc B570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B570) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 3070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 249mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-32% | 220W |
| Recommended PSU | 600W-8% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 249mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 93.7 | 100.8+8% |
Value Analysis
The Arc B570 launched at $219 MSRP and currently averages $219, while the GeForce RTX 3070 launched at $499 and now averages $200. The GeForce RTX 3070 costs 8.7% less ($19 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.2 (Arc B570) vs 110.9 (GeForce RTX 3070) — the GeForce RTX 3070 offers 72.7% better value. The Arc B570 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $219-56% | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $219 | $200-9% |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.2 | 110.9+73% |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | GA104 |
| Release | January 16 2025 | September 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #169 | #63 |
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