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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 3050 8GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc B570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 12.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB.
| Insight | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+12.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-12.2%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Xe2 (2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| 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 Arc B570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $219 (vs $209), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 7% better value per dollar than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB.
| Insight | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($219) | ✅More affordable ($209) |
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 3050 8GB
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 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Arc B570 scores 14,060 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 12,535 — the Arc B570 leads by 12.2%. The Arc B570 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Arc B570) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 11.52 TFLOPS (Arc B570) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 2500 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (Arc B570) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) with 144 Tensor cores vs 80.
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,060+12% | 12,535 |
| Architecture | Xe2 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2560+11% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.52 TFLOPS+27% | 9.098 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2500 MHz+41% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+150% | 32 |
| TMUs | 144+80% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB+80% | 2.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+800% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 18 | 20+11% |
| Tensor Cores | 144+80% | 80 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — a 69.6% advantage for the Arc B570. Bus width: 160-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B570) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the Arc B570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 380 GB/s+70% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 160-bit+25% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+800% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc B570) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3050 8GB). 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 3050 8GB).
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3050 8GB's 130W — a 14.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B570) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 249mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 66°C.
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 130W-13% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 450W-25% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 249mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 66°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 93.7 | 96.4+3% |
Value Analysis
The Arc B570 launched at $219 MSRP and currently averages $219, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 4.6% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.2 (Arc B570) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the Arc B570 offers 7% better value. The Arc B570 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $219-12% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $219 | $209-5% |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.2+7% | 60.0 |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | GA106 |
| Release | January 16 2025 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #169 | #211 |
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