Intel Arc Pro B50 vs Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
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 Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel Arc Pro B50 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2019). 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 RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel Arc Pro B50 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design.
| Insight | Intel Arc Pro B50 | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Xe2 (2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel Arc Pro B50 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 RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
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 RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,173 points.
Graphics Performance
The Intel Arc Pro B50 scores 12,208 and the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design reaches 12,173 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is built on Xe2 while the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 2,560 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 10.65 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 7.066 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 2600 MHz vs 1380 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 40 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) vs 320.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,208 | 12,173 |
| Architecture | Xe2 | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2560+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.65 TFLOPS+51% | 7.066 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2600 MHz+88% | 1380 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 128 | 160+25% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 40+150% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Dual Arc Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: Dual Arc Media Engine vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Dual Arc Media Engine | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | Dual Arc Media Engine | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel Arc Pro B50 draws 70W versus the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 13.3% difference. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 167mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-13% | 80W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 167mm | 0mm |
| Height | 69mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-6% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 174.4+15% | 152.2 |
Value Analysis
The Intel Arc Pro B50 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2019).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $349 | — |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | TU104 |
| Release | September 5 2025 | May 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #221 | #220 |
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