Intel Arc Pro B50 vs GeForce GTX 980M SLI
Intel Arc Pro B50
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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 Intel Arc Pro B50
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 980M SLI
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel Arc Pro B50 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2014). The Intel Arc Pro B50 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 980M SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 980M SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Intel Arc Pro B50.
| Insight | Intel Arc Pro B50 | GeForce GTX 980M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Xe2 (2024) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 980M SLI 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 Intel Arc Pro B50 and GeForce GTX 980M SLI
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.
GeForce GTX 980M SLI
The GeForce GTX 980M SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 7 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1038 MHz to 1127 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,523 points.
Graphics Performance
The Intel Arc Pro B50 scores 12,208 and the GeForce GTX 980M SLI reaches 12,523 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce GTX 980M SLI uses Maxwell, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 3,072 (GeForce GTX 980M SLI). Boost clocks: 2600 MHz vs 1127 MHz.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | GeForce GTX 980M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,208 | 12,523+3% |
| Architecture | Xe2 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 3072+50% |
| Boost Clock | 2600 MHz+131% | 1127 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | GeForce GTX 980M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | GeForce GTX 980M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980M SLI). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | GeForce GTX 980M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+27% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Dual Arc Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs NVENC 4.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 980M SLI). Decoder: Dual Arc Media Engine vs PureVideo HD VP6 (2x). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980M SLI).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | GeForce GTX 980M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Dual Arc Media Engine | NVENC 4.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | Dual Arc Media Engine | PureVideo HD VP6 (2x) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel Arc Pro B50 draws 70W versus the GeForce GTX 980M SLI's 200W — a 96.3% difference. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 980M SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 167mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | GeForce GTX 980M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-65% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 167mm | 267mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 174.4+179% | 62.6 |
Value Analysis
The Intel Arc Pro B50 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2014).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | GeForce GTX 980M SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $349 | — |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | — |
| Release | September 5 2025 | October 7 2014 |
| Ranking | #221 | #263 |
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