Arc Pro B50 vs Radeon RX 6850M

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Intel Arc Pro B50

70

12,208

0.0%

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

12,274

+0.5%

Radeon R9 285

Radeon R9 290

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Intel Arc Pro B50

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

100%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

95%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

89%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

88%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

87%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

87%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

86%

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

79%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

78%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6850M

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

127%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

119%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

117%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

115%

#50

Radeon RX 6850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

82%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

80%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

73%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 6850M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% 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	Radeon RX 6850M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Xe2 (2024) / 5nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 6850M 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.

Intel Arc Pro B50 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 6850M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Intel Arc Pro B50 and Radeon RX 6850M

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 RX 6850M

The Radeon RX 6850M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2416 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,274 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Intel Arc Pro B50 scores 12,208 and the Radeon RX 6850M reaches 12,274 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is built on Xe2 while the Radeon RX 6850M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 6850M). Raw compute: 10.65 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 8.659 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6850M). Boost clocks: 2600 MHz vs 2416 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 28 (Radeon RX 6850M).

Feature	Intel Arc Pro B50	Radeon RX 6850M
G3D Mark Score	12,208	12,274
Architecture	Xe2	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	5 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2048+14%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.65 TFLOPS+23%	8.659 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2600 MHz+8%	2416 MHz
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	128+14%	112
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	16	28+75%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6850M is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. 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	Radeon RX 6850M
Upscaling Tech	XeSS	FSR 3 (Native)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 6850M) — the Intel Arc Pro B50 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Intel Arc Pro B50	Radeon RX 6850M
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6850M). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Intel Arc Pro B50	Radeon RX 6850M
DirectX	12.2	12.2
Vulkan	1.4	1.4
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Dual Arc Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6850M). Decoder: Dual Arc Media Engine vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6850M).

Feature	Intel Arc Pro B50	Radeon RX 6850M
Encoder	Dual Arc Media Engine	VCN 3.0
Decoder	Dual Arc Media Engine	VCN 3.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Intel Arc Pro B50 draws 70W versus the Radeon RX 6850M's 120W — a 52.6% difference. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6850M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Card length: 167mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Intel Arc Pro B50	Radeon RX 6850M
TDP	70W-42%	120W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	Mobile
Length	167mm	267mm
Height	69mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	174.4+70%	102.3