Intel Arc Pro B50 vs Quadro P5200 Max-Q
Intel Arc Pro B50
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Intel Arc Pro B50
Performance Per Dollar Quadro P5200 Max-Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel Arc Pro B50 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2018). 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 Quadro P5200 Max-Q lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Intel Arc Pro B50 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Intel Arc Pro B50 | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Xe2 (2024) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro P5200 Max-Q 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 Quadro P5200 Max-Q
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.
Quadro P5200 Max-Q
The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1316 MHz to 1569 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,308 points.
Graphics Performance
The Intel Arc Pro B50 scores 12,208 and the Quadro P5200 Max-Q reaches 12,308 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is built on Xe2 while the Quadro P5200 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 2,560 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Raw compute: 10.65 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 8.033 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 2600 MHz vs 1569 MHz.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,208 | 12,308 |
| Architecture | Xe2 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2560+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.65 TFLOPS+33% | 8.033 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2600 MHz+66% | 1569 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 128 | 160+25% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Intel Arc Pro B50 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5200 Max-Q has 4 GB. The Intel Arc Pro B50 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 2 MB (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) — the Intel Arc Pro B50 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+27% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Dual Arc Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Decoder: Dual Arc Media Engine vs PureVideo HD VP7. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200 Max-Q).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Dual Arc Media Engine | NVENC 5.0 |
| Decoder | Dual Arc Media Engine | PureVideo HD VP7 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel Arc Pro B50 draws 70W versus the Quadro P5200 Max-Q's 100W — a 35.3% difference. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 500W (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 167mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-30% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 167mm | 0mm |
| Height | 69mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 174.4+42% | 123.1 |
Value Analysis
The Intel Arc Pro B50 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2018).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $349 | — |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | GP104 |
| Release | September 5 2025 | February 21 2018 |
| Ranking | #221 | #217 |
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