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Arc B570
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RTX A2000 12GB
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Arc B570
Performance Per Dollar RTX A2000 12GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc B570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A2000 12GB.
| Insight | Arc B570 | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| 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 | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (249mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Arc B570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $219 versus $380 for the RTX A2000 12GB, it costs 42% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 77.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc B570 | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+77.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($219) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) |
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.
Counter-Strike 2
Valorant
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Arc B570 and RTX A2000 12GB
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.
RTX A2000 12GB
The RTX A2000 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 23 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 562 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 3328 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 26 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,721 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The Arc B570 scores 14,060 and the RTX A2000 12GB reaches 13,721 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc B570 is built on Xe2 while the RTX A2000 12GB uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Arc B570) vs 3,328 (RTX A2000 12GB). Raw compute: 11.52 TFLOPS (Arc B570) vs 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000 12GB). Boost clocks: 2500 MHz vs 1200 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (Arc B570) vs 26 (RTX A2000 12GB) with 144 Tensor cores vs 104.
| Feature | Arc B570 | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,060+2% | 13,721 |
| Architecture | Xe2 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 3328+44% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.52 TFLOPS+44% | 7.987 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2500 MHz+108% | 1200 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+67% | 48 |
| TMUs | 144+38% | 104 |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB+36% | 3.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+500% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 18 | 26+44% |
| Tensor Cores | 144+38% | 104 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc B570 | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 160-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B570) vs 3 MB (RTX A2000 12GB) — the Arc B570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc B570 | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 160-bit+25% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+500% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc B570) vs 12.2 (RTX A2000 12GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc B570 | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+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 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000 12GB). Decoder: Intel Xe Media vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Arc B570) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000 12GB).
| Feature | Arc B570 | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Intel Xe Media | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | Intel Xe Media | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc B570 draws 150W versus the RTX A2000 12GB's 70W — a 72.7% difference. The RTX A2000 12GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B570) vs 500W (RTX A2000 12GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 249mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Arc B570 | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 70W-53% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 249mm | 167mm |
| Height | 111mm | 68mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 93.7 | 196.0+109% |
Value Analysis
The Arc B570 launched at $219 MSRP and currently averages $219, while the RTX A2000 12GB launched at $449 and now averages $380. The Arc B570 costs 42.4% less ($161 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.2 (Arc B570) vs 36.1 (RTX A2000 12GB) — the Arc B570 offers 77.8% better value. The Arc B570 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | Arc B570 | RTX A2000 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $219-51% | $449 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $219-42% | $380 |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.2+78% | 36.1 |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | GA106 |
| Release | January 16 2025 | November 23 2021 |
| Ranking | #169 | #177 |
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