Intel Arc Pro B50 vs Radeon Pro WX 9100
Intel Arc Pro B50
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Radeon Pro WX 9100
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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 Radeon Pro WX 9100
Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel Arc Pro B50 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2017). 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 Radeon Pro WX 9100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro WX 9100 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 GB vs 8 GB). 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 | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Xe2 (2024) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Intel Arc Pro B50 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $349 versus $550 for the Radeon Pro WX 9100, it costs 37% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 57.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Intel Arc Pro B50 | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+57.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($349) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550) |
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 Radeon Pro WX 9100
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.
Radeon Pro WX 9100
The Radeon Pro WX 9100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 10 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1200 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 230W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,250 points. Launch price was $1,599.
Graphics Performance
The Intel Arc Pro B50 scores 12,208 and the Radeon Pro WX 9100 reaches 12,250 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 Radeon Pro WX 9100 uses GCN 5.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro WX 9100). Raw compute: 10.65 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 12.29 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 9100). Boost clocks: 2600 MHz vs 1500 MHz.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,208 | 12,250 |
| Architecture | Xe2 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 4096+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.65 TFLOPS | 12.29 TFLOPS+15% |
| Boost Clock | 2600 MHz+73% | 1500 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 128 | 256+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Intel Arc Pro B50 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 9100 has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 9100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro WX 9100). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| 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 VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro WX 9100). Decoder: Dual Arc Media Engine vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro WX 9100).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Dual Arc Media Engine | VCE 4.0 |
| Decoder | Dual Arc Media Engine | UVD 7.0 |
| 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 Radeon Pro WX 9100's 230W — a 106.7% difference. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 500W (Radeon Pro WX 9100). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 167mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-70% | 230W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 167mm | 267mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 174.4+227% | 53.3 |
Value Analysis
The Intel Arc Pro B50 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $349, while the Radeon Pro WX 9100 launched at $2199 and now averages $550. The Intel Arc Pro B50 costs 36.5% less ($201 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.0 (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 22.3 (Radeon Pro WX 9100) — the Intel Arc Pro B50 offers 57% better value. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2017).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | Radeon Pro WX 9100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349-84% | $2199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $349-37% | $550 |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.0+57% | 22.3 |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | Vega 10 |
| Release | September 5 2025 | July 10 2017 |
| Ranking | #221 | #219 |
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