Intel Arc Pro B50 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar Intel Arc Pro B50
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% 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 RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Xe2 (2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $209 versus $349 for the Intel Arc Pro B50, it costs 40% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 71.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Intel Arc Pro B50 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+71.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($349) | ✅More affordable ($209) |
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 RTX 3050 8GB
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 RTX 3050 8GB
The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,535 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The Intel Arc Pro B50 scores 12,208 and the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB reaches 12,535 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Raw compute: 10.65 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Boost clocks: 2600 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 16 RT cores (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) vs 80.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,208 | 12,535+3% |
| Architecture | Xe2 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 2560+25% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.65 TFLOPS+17% | 9.098 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2600 MHz+46% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 128+60% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 16 | 20+25% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the Intel Arc Pro B50 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Dual Arc Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Decoder: Dual Arc Media Engine vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Dual Arc Media Engine | NVENC 7th gen |
| Decoder | Dual Arc Media Engine | NVDEC 5th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel Arc Pro B50 draws 70W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB's 130W — a 60% difference. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 167mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 66°C.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-46% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 450W-10% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 167mm | 242mm |
| Height | 69mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 66°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 174.4+81% | 96.4 |
Value Analysis
The Intel Arc Pro B50 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $349, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB launched at $249 and now averages $209. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB costs 40.1% less ($140 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.0 (Intel Arc Pro B50) vs 60.0 (GeForce RTX 3050 8GB) — the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers 71.4% better value. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B50 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $349 | $249-29% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $349 | $209-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 35.0 | 60.0+71% |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | GA106 |
| Release | September 5 2025 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #221 | #211 |
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