Intel Arc Pro B60 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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 3060 Laptop GPU
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 4.8% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU.
| Insight | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.8%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Xe2 (2024) / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| 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 3060 Laptop GPU
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 3060 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.
Graphics Performance
The Intel Arc Pro B60 scores 13,807 and the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU reaches 13,170 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel Arc Pro B60 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) vs 112.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,807+5% | 13,170 |
| Architecture | Xe2 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3584+40% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.29 TFLOPS | 12.74 TFLOPS+4% |
| Boost Clock | 2400 MHz+35% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 48+200% |
| TMUs | 160+43% | 112 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 28+40% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Intel Arc Pro B60 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU has 6 GB. The Intel Arc Pro B60 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the Intel Arc Pro B60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel Arc Pro B60 draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 16.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 82 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 170W-15% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Mobile |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Height | 112mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 82 | 75°C-9% |
| Perf/Watt | 69.0 | 77.5+12% |
Value Analysis
The Intel Arc Pro B60 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450 | — |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | GA106 |
| Release | September 5 2025 | October 12 2022 |
| Ranking | #175 | #147 |
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