GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Intel Arc Pro B60

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz

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Intel Arc Pro B60

2025Core: 2000 MHzBoost: 2400 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

6 GB 70

10,749

0.0%

GeForce GTX 770

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce GTX Titan

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

13,807

+28.4%

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $331 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 130.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 27.6 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 200W, a 130W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 267mm, a 107mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Intel Arc Pro B60 across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Intel Arc Pro B60 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Intel Arc Pro B60

2025

Why buy it

✅14.7% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Xe2 (2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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195.9% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.6 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌185.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 70W.
❌66.9% longer card at 267mm vs 160mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Intel Arc Pro B60

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $331 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 130.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 27.6 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $500 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 70W instead of 200W, a 130W reduction.
✅Measures 160mm instead of 267mm, a 107mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅14.7% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Xe2 (2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Intel Arc Pro B60 across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Intel Arc Pro B60 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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195.9% HIGHER MSRP
$500 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.6 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
❌185.7% higher power demand at 200W vs 70W.
❌66.9% longer card at 267mm vs 160mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Intel Arc Pro B60 better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Intel Arc Pro B60 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 14.7% more average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data, 28.4% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2025 instead of 2024, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Intel Arc Pro B60 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2024, 28.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS Super Resolution. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Intel Arc Pro B60 is about 195.9% more expensive on MSRP at $500 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 14.7% more estimated average FPS across 29 tracked games in our benchmark data and 28.4% higher G3D Mark. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, Intel Arc Pro B60 is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

Is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still a strong gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. This mostly comes down to price. If you want to stay closer to $169 MSRP, it remains a strong choice; if you are comfortable paying more, Intel Arc Pro B60 earns that extra money with a clearly stronger gaming result and a more complete overall package.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Benchmark Check

Intel Arc Pro B60 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro B60
1080p
low	109 FPS	64 FPS
medium	92 FPS	46 FPS
high	77 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	26 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	51 FPS
medium	81 FPS	29 FPS
high	59 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	15 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	33 FPS
medium	28 FPS	20 FPS
high	19 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	10 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro B60
1080p
low	174 FPS	216 FPS
medium	149 FPS	162 FPS
high	118 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	79 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	124 FPS
medium	106 FPS	86 FPS
high	83 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	50 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	51 FPS
medium	62 FPS	38 FPS
high	48 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	25 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro B60
1080p
low	484 FPS	621 FPS
medium	387 FPS	497 FPS
high	322 FPS	414 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	311 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	466 FPS
medium	290 FPS	373 FPS
high	242 FPS	311 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	233 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	311 FPS
medium	193 FPS	249 FPS
high	161 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	155 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Intel Arc Pro B60

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro B60
1080p
low	243 FPS	621 FPS
medium	210 FPS	497 FPS
high	171 FPS	414 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	311 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	466 FPS
medium	166 FPS	373 FPS
high	131 FPS	311 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	233 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	311 FPS
medium	87 FPS	249 FPS
high	69 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	155 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Intel Arc Pro B60

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 2 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1042 MHz to 1470 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,749 points. Launch price was $179.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Intel Arc Pro B60's 13,807 — the Intel Arc Pro B60 leads by 28.4%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Intel Arc Pro B60 uses Xe2, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2,560 (Intel Arc Pro B60). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12.29 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B60). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2400 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 20 (Intel Arc Pro B60) with 72 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro B60
G3D Mark Score	10,749	13,807+28%
Architecture	Ampere	Xe2
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2304	2560+11%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	12.29 TFLOPS+81%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2400 MHz+63%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	72	160+122%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	18	20+11%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro B60
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Intel Arc Pro B60 has 8 GB. The Intel Arc Pro B60 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro B60) — the Intel Arc Pro B60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro B60
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	128-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) 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 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro B60
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) (Intel Arc Pro B60). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs Xe Media Engine (Battlemage). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Intel Arc Pro B60).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro B60
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	Xe Media Engine (Battlemage)
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	Xe Media Engine (Battlemage)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Intel Arc Pro B60's 200W — a 96.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro B60). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 82.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro B60
TDP	70W-65%	200W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	267mm
Height	—	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-9%	82
Perf/Watt	153.6+123%	69.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Intel Arc Pro B60 launched at $500. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 66.2% less ($331 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 27.6 (Intel Arc Pro B60) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 130.4% better value. The Intel Arc Pro B60 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2024).