GeForce RTX 4060 vs Intel Arc Pro B50

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

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Intel

Intel Arc Pro B50

2025Core: 1700 MHzBoost: 2600 MHz

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RTX 4060

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 4060

2023

Why buy it

  • 56.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Costs $50 less on MSRP ($299 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
  • Delivers 86.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 35.0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 64.3% higher power demand at 115W vs 70W.
  • 43.7% longer card at 240mm vs 167mm.

Intel Arc Pro B50

2025

Why buy it

  • Draws 70W instead of 115W, a 45W reduction.
  • Measures 167mm instead of 240mm, a 73mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
  • More future proof: Xe2 (2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
  • 16.7% HIGHER MSRP
    $349 MSRPvs$299 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 35.0 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Intel Arc Pro B50?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 56.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 60.1% higher PassMark G3D performance, and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2025, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 60.1% more raw performance headroom and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce RTX 4060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is about $50 cheaper on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $349 MSRP, and you are getting 56.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 60.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 86.9%. Intel Arc Pro B50 is the newer 2025 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (70W vs 115W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does Intel Arc Pro B50 make more sense than GeForce RTX 4060?
Yes. Intel Arc Pro B50 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (70W vs 115W), and staying closer to $349 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4060. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4060 currently gives you 60.1% higher G3D Mark and 56.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 86.9%.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Intel Arc Pro B50
1080p
low167 FPS64 FPS
medium152 FPS45 FPS
high134 FPS36 FPS
ultra115 FPS26 FPS
1440p
low137 FPS51 FPS
medium114 FPS29 FPS
high99 FPS19 FPS
ultra90 FPS15 FPS
4K
low86 FPS33 FPS
medium74 FPS20 FPS
high62 FPS14 FPS
ultra55 FPS10 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Intel Arc Pro B50
1080p
low392 FPS183 FPS
medium334 FPS135 FPS
high268 FPS91 FPS
ultra211 FPS62 FPS
1440p
low240 FPS108 FPS
medium209 FPS71 FPS
high169 FPS54 FPS
ultra137 FPS41 FPS
4K
low119 FPS45 FPS
medium98 FPS33 FPS
high82 FPS28 FPS
ultra63 FPS21 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Intel Arc Pro B50
1080p
low812 FPS549 FPS
medium642 FPS439 FPS
high551 FPS366 FPS
ultra440 FPS275 FPS
1440p
low535 FPS412 FPS
medium443 FPS330 FPS
high379 FPS275 FPS
ultra329 FPS206 FPS
4K
low365 FPS275 FPS
medium297 FPS220 FPS
high234 FPS183 FPS
ultra186 FPS137 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce RTX 4060Intel Arc Pro B50
1080p
low746 FPS549 FPS
medium613 FPS439 FPS
high536 FPS366 FPS
ultra440 FPS275 FPS
1440p
low594 FPS412 FPS
medium486 FPS330 FPS
high421 FPS275 FPS
ultra330 FPS206 FPS
4K
low358 FPS275 FPS
medium308 FPS220 FPS
high285 FPS183 FPS
ultra220 FPS137 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4060 and Intel Arc Pro B50

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

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 scores 19,548 versus the Intel Arc Pro B50's 12,208 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 60.1%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is built on Ada Lovelace while the Intel Arc Pro B50 uses Xe2, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro B50). Raw compute: 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 10.65 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B50). Boost clocks: 2460 MHz vs 2600 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 16 (Intel Arc Pro B50) with 96 Tensor cores.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Intel Arc Pro B50
G3D Mark Score
19,548+60%
12,208
Architecture
Ada Lovelace
Xe2
Process Node
5 nm
5 nm
Shading Units
3072+50%
2048
Compute (TFLOPS)
15.11 TFLOPS+42%
10.65 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
2460 MHz
2600 MHz+6%
ROPs
48+200%
16
TMUs
96
128+33%
L2 Cache
24 MB+500%
4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores
24+50%
16

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Intel Arc Pro B50 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Intel 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 feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro B50) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Intel Arc Pro B50
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
24 MB+500%
4 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060) 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.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Intel 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 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060) vs Dual Arc Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro B50). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs Dual Arc Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro B50).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Intel Arc Pro B50
Encoder
NVENC 8th gen
Dual Arc Media Engine
Decoder
NVDEC 5th gen
Dual Arc Media Engine
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws 115W versus the Intel Arc Pro B50's 70W — a 48.6% difference. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro B50). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 240mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 73°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Intel Arc Pro B50
TDP
115W
70W-39%
Recommended PSU
550W
500W-9%
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
240mm
167mm
Height
111mm
69mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
73°C-3%
75°C
Perf/Watt
170.0
174.4+3%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299 MSRP, while the Intel Arc Pro B50 launched at $349. The GeForce RTX 4060 costs 14.3% less ($50 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) vs 35.0 (Intel Arc Pro B50) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 86.9% better value. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).

FeatureGeForce RTX 4060Intel Arc Pro B50
MSRP
$299-14%
$349
Performance per Dollar
65.4+87%
35.0
Codename
AD107
BMG-G21
Release
May 18 2023
September 5 2025
Ranking
#84
#221