GeForce RTX 3060 vs Intel Arc Pro B50

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GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

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Intel Arc Pro B50

2025Core: 1700 MHzBoost: 2600 MHz

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GeForce RTX 3060 vs Intel Arc Pro B50 Performance Spectrum

GeForce RTX 3060

12 GB 170

16,995

+39.2%

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

TITAN V

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

Intel Arc Pro B50

8 GB 70

12,208

0.0%

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.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs Intel Arc Pro B50 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce RTX 3060 vs Intel Arc Pro B50: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅53.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($329 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Delivers 47.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 51.7 vs 35.0 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Intel Arc Pro B50 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌142.9% higher power demand at 170W vs 70W.
❌44.9% longer card at 242mm vs 167mm.

Intel Arc Pro B50

2025

Why buy it

✅Better long-term bet: Xe2 (2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 70W instead of 170W, a 100W reduction.
✅Measures 167mm instead of 242mm, a 75mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
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6.1% HIGHER MSRP
$349 MSRPvs$329 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 35.0 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 53.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 39.2% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 12,208), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Intel Arc Pro B50 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 5nm process instead of 8nm and a newer 2025 generation instead of 2021. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $20 cheaper on MSRP at $329 vs $349, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 47.7% (51.7 vs 35.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, GeForce RTX 3060 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, Intel Arc Pro B50 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 3060 vs Intel Arc Pro B50 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce RTX 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

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 3060 scores 16,995 versus the Intel Arc Pro B50's 12,208 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 39.2%. The GeForce RTX 3060 is built on Ampere while the Intel Arc Pro B50 uses Xe2, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro B50). Raw compute: 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 10.65 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B50). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 2600 MHz. Ray tracing: 28 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 16 (Intel Arc Pro B50) with 112 Tensor cores.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Intel Arc Pro B50
G3D Mark Score	16,995+39%	12,208
Architecture	Ampere	Xe2
Process Node	8 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3584+75%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.74 TFLOPS+20%	10.65 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz	2600 MHz+46%
ROPs	48+200%	16
TMUs	112	128+14%
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	28+75%	16

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Intel Arc Pro B50 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	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 3060 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Intel Arc Pro B50 carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 and 128-bit on the Intel Arc Pro B50. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) 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 3060	Intel Arc Pro B50
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060) 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 3060	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 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060) vs Dual Arc Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro B50). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs Dual Arc Media Engine. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro B50).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Intel Arc Pro B50
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	Dual Arc Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	Dual Arc Media Engine
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 draws 170W versus the Intel Arc Pro B50's 70W — a 83.3% difference. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro B50). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Intel Arc Pro B50
TDP	170W	70W-59%
Recommended PSU	550W	500W-9%
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	242mm	167mm
Height	112mm	69mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	100.0	174.4+74%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce RTX 3060 came in at $329, while the Intel Arc Pro B50 launched at $349. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 3060 was 5.7% cheaper ($20 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) vs 35.0 (Intel Arc Pro B50) — the GeForce RTX 3060 offers 47.7% better value. The newer card here is Intel Arc Pro B50 (2025 vs 2021).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060	Intel Arc Pro B50
MSRP	$329-6%	$349
Performance per Dollar	51.7+48%	35.0
Codename	GA106	BMG-G21
Release	January 12 2021	September 5 2025
Ranking	#114	#221

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