GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design vs Intel Arc Pro B60
GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
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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 GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
Performance Per Dollar Intel Arc Pro B60
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel Arc Pro B60 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Xe2 (2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel Arc Pro B60 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design and Intel Arc Pro B60
GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1080 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,513 points.
Intel Arc Pro B60
The Intel Arc Pro B60 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2025. It features the Xe2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,807 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design scores 13,513 and the Intel Arc Pro B60 reaches 13,807 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the Intel Arc Pro B60 uses Xe2, both on 12 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 2,560 (Intel Arc Pro B60). Raw compute: 6.636 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 12.29 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B60). Boost clocks: 1080 MHz vs 2400 MHz. Ray tracing: 48 RT cores (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 20 (Intel Arc Pro B60) with 384 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,513 | 13,807+2% |
| Architecture | Turing | Xe2 |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+20% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.636 TFLOPS | 12.29 TFLOPS+85% |
| Boost Clock | 1080 MHz | 2400 MHz+122% |
| ROPs | 64+300% | 16 |
| TMUs | 192+20% | 160 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 48+140% | 20 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Intel Arc Pro B60 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 12 Ultimate (Intel Arc Pro B60). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) (Intel Arc Pro B60). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs Xe Media Engine (Battlemage). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Intel Arc Pro B60).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the Intel Arc Pro B60's 200W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro B60). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 82.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-60% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-2% | 82 |
| Perf/Watt | 168.9+145% | 69.0 |
Value Analysis
The Intel Arc Pro B60 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $450 |
| Codename | TU104 | BMG-G21 |
| Release | April 2 2020 | September 5 2025 |
| Ranking | #184 | #175 |
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