GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Intel Arc Pro B50

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz

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Intel Arc Pro B50

2025Core: 1700 MHzBoost: 2600 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

12,208

+13.6%

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 $180 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 81.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 35.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 160mm instead of 167mm, a 7mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 12,208).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Intel Arc Pro B50 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Intel Arc Pro B50

2025

Why buy it

✅+13.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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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106.5% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 35.0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Intel Arc Pro B50

2025

Why buy it

✅Costs $180 less on MSRP ($169 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 81.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 35.0 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 160mm instead of 167mm, a 7mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+13.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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 PassMark G3D performance (10,749 vs 12,208).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Intel Arc Pro B50 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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106.5% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 35.0 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Intel Arc Pro B50 better than GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Yes. Intel Arc Pro B50 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 13.6% 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 B50 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2024, 13.6% 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 B50 is about 106.5% more expensive on MSRP at $349 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 13.6% 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 B50 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 B50 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 B50 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro B50
1080p
low	109 FPS	80 FPS
medium	92 FPS	58 FPS
high	77 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	29 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	63 FPS
medium	81 FPS	37 FPS
high	59 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	16 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	35 FPS
medium	28 FPS	21 FPS
high	19 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	11 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro B50
1080p
low	174 FPS	185 FPS
medium	149 FPS	135 FPS
high	118 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	107 FPS
medium	106 FPS	70 FPS
high	83 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	40 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	44 FPS
medium	62 FPS	32 FPS
high	48 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	21 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro B50
1080p
low	484 FPS	549 FPS
medium	387 FPS	439 FPS
high	322 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	275 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	412 FPS
medium	290 FPS	330 FPS
high	242 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	206 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	275 FPS
medium	193 FPS	220 FPS
high	161 FPS	183 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	137 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro B50
1080p
low	243 FPS	549 FPS
medium	210 FPS	439 FPS
high	171 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	275 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	412 FPS
medium	166 FPS	330 FPS
high	131 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	206 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	275 FPS
medium	87 FPS	220 FPS
high	69 FPS	183 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	137 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 B50

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 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Intel Arc Pro B50's 12,208 — the Intel Arc Pro B50 leads by 13.6%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Intel Arc Pro B50 uses Xe2, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro B50). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 10.65 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B50). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2600 MHz. Ray tracing: 18 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 16 (Intel Arc Pro B50) with 72 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro B50
G3D Mark Score	10,749	12,208+14%
Architecture	Ampere	Xe2
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2304+13%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	10.65 TFLOPS+57%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2600 MHz+77%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	72	128+78%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	18+13%	16

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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 B50 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 B50
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 B50 has 8 GB. The Intel Arc Pro B50 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 B50) — the Intel Arc Pro B50 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro B50
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 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro B50). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro B50
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 Dual Arc Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro B50). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs Dual Arc Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro B50).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro B50
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	Dual Arc Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	Dual Arc Media Engine
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Intel Arc Pro B50's 70W — a 0% difference. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro B50). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 160mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Intel Arc Pro B50
TDP	70W	70W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	160mm	167mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	153.6	174.4+14%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Intel Arc Pro B50 launched at $349. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB costs 51.6% less ($180 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 35.0 (Intel Arc Pro B50) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 81.7% better value. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2024).