Intel Arc Pro B60 vs GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
Intel Arc Pro B60
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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 B60
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel Arc Pro B60 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design.
| Insight | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Xe2 (2024) / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel Arc Pro B60 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 B60 and GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
Intel Arc Pro B60
The Intel Arc Pro B60 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2025. It features the Xe2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,807 points. Launch price was $499.
GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1080 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,513 points.
Graphics Performance
The Intel Arc Pro B60 scores 13,807 and the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design reaches 13,513 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel Arc Pro B60 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 6.636 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1080 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 48 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 384.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,807+2% | 13,513 |
| Architecture | Xe2 | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3072+20% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.29 TFLOPS+85% | 6.636 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2400 MHz+122% | 1080 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 160 | 192+20% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 48+140% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| 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 256-bit.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super 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 Ultimate (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Decoder: Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel Arc Pro B60 draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 82 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 80W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 82 | 80°C-2% |
| Perf/Watt | 69.0 | 168.9+145% |
Value Analysis
The Intel Arc Pro B60 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450 | — |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | TU104 |
| Release | September 5 2025 | April 2 2020 |
| Ranking | #175 | #184 |
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