GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs Intel Arc Pro B50

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz
RTX family
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Intel

Intel Arc Pro B50

2025Core: 1700 MHzBoost: 2600 MHz
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GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs Intel Arc Pro B50 Performance Spectrum

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 4060 Laptop GPU vs Intel Arc Pro B50 FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

  • 83.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Trade-offs

  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 35.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
  • 128.6% higher power demand at 160W vs 70W.

Intel Arc Pro B50

2025

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 35.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Draws 70W instead of 160W, a 90W reduction.
  • More future proof: Xe2 (2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 83.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 42.5% in PassMark G3D (17,400 vs 12,208), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Intel Arc Pro B50 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support and 34 vs 16 ray-tracing units. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Intel Arc Pro B50 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, Intel Arc Pro B50 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU vs Intel Arc Pro B50 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

Intel

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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU scores 17,400 versus the Intel Arc Pro B50's 12,208 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 42.5%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Intel Arc Pro B50 uses Xe2, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro B50). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 10.65 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B50). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 2600 MHz. Ray tracing: 34 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 16 (Intel Arc Pro B50) with 136 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUIntel Arc Pro B50
G3D Mark Score
17,400+43%
12,208
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Xe2
Process Node
5 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
4352+113%
2048
Compute (TFLOPS)
22.06 TFLOPS+107%
10.65 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2535 MHz
2600 MHz+3%
ROPs
48+200%
16
TMUs
136+6%
128
L2 Cache
32 MB+700%
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
34+113%
16

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Intel Arc Pro B50 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUIntel Arc Pro B50
Upscaling Tech
DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
Yes (DLSS 3.5)
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU and 128-bit on the Intel Arc Pro B50. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro B50) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUIntel Arc Pro B50
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
32 MB+700%
4 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUIntel Arc Pro B50
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.4
1.4
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs Dual Arc Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro B50). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs Dual Arc Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro B50).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUIntel Arc Pro B50
Encoder
NVENC (8th Gen)
Dual Arc Media Engine
Decoder
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Dual Arc Media Engine
Codecs
H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU draws 160W versus the Intel Arc Pro B50's 70W — a 78.3% difference. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro B50). Power connectors: Mobile vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUIntel Arc Pro B50
TDP
160W
70W-56%
Recommended PSU
650W
500W-23%
Power Connector
Mobile
PCIe-powered
Length
167mm
Height
69mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
75°C-6%
Perf/Watt
108.8
174.4+60%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Intel Arc Pro B50 (2025 vs 2023).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPUIntel Arc Pro B50
MSRP
$349
Codename
AD106
BMG-G21
Release
May 18 2023
September 5 2025
Ranking
#59
#221

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