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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 3060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 44.5% 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 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-44.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+44.5%) |
| 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 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $280 (vs $219), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 13% better value per dollar than the Arc B570.
| Insight | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+13%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($219) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Arc B570 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Arc B570 scores 14,060 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 44.5%. The Arc B570 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Arc B570) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 11.52 TFLOPS (Arc B570) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2500 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (Arc B570) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 144 Tensor cores vs 152.
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,060 | 20,312+44% |
| Architecture | Xe2 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 4864+111% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.52 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+41% |
| Boost Clock | 2500 MHz+50% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 80 | 80 |
| TMUs | 144 | 152+6% |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB | 4.8 MB+7% |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+350% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 18 | 38+111% |
| Tensor Cores | 144 | 152+6% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3060 Ti) — a 17.9% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 160-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B570) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the Arc B570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Intel Xe Media (Arc B570) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: Intel Xe Media vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Arc B570) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Intel Xe Media | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | Intel Xe Media | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc B570 draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 28.6% difference. The Arc B570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B570) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 249mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-25% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 600W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 249mm | 242mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 93.7 | 101.6+8% |
Value Analysis
The Arc B570 launched at $219 MSRP and currently averages $219, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The Arc B570 costs 21.8% less ($61 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.2 (Arc B570) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 12.9% better value. The Arc B570 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $219-45% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $219-22% | $280 |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.2 | 72.5+13% |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | GA104 |
| Release | January 16 2025 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #169 | #73 |
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