GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU vs Intel Arc Pro B50
GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
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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 3050 Laptop GPU
Performance Per Dollar Intel Arc Pro B50
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel Arc Pro B50 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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 Laptop GPU.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Xe2 (2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel Arc Pro B50 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 3050 Laptop GPU and Intel Arc Pro B50
GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 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: 12,144 points. Launch price was $249.
Intel Arc Pro B50
The Intel Arc Pro B50 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2025. It features the Xe2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2600 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,208 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU scores 12,144 and the Intel Arc Pro B50 reaches 12,208 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the Intel Arc Pro B50 uses Xe2, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro B50). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 10.65 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B50). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2600 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 16 (Intel Arc Pro B50) with 80 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,144 | 12,208 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Xe2 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+25% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.098 TFLOPS | 10.65 TFLOPS+17% |
| Boost Clock | 1777 MHz | 2600 MHz+46% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80 | 128+60% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20+25% | 16 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Intel Arc Pro B50 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro B50) — the Intel Arc Pro B50 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 4 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro B50). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs Dual Arc Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro B50). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs Dual Arc Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro B50).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (7th Gen) | Dual Arc Media Engine |
| Decoder | NVDEC (7th Gen) | Dual Arc Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU draws 130W versus the Intel Arc Pro B50's 70W — a 60% difference. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro B50). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 82°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 70W-46% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 167mm |
| Height | — | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 82°C | 75°C-9% |
| Perf/Watt | 93.4 | 174.4+87% |
Value Analysis
The Intel Arc Pro B50 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $349 |
| Codename | GA106 | BMG-G21 |
| Release | January 4 2022 | September 5 2025 |
| Ranking | #211 | #221 |
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