Intel Arc Pro B60 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 47.1% 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 B60.
| Insight | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-47.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+47.1%) |
| 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 (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $450 for the Intel Arc Pro B60, it costs 38% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 136.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+136.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($450) | ✅More affordable ($280) |
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 Ti
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 Ti
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Intel Arc Pro B60 scores 13,807 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 47.1%. The Intel Arc Pro B60 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 152.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,807 | 20,312+47% |
| Architecture | Xe2 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 4864+90% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.29 TFLOPS | 16.2 TFLOPS+32% |
| Boost Clock | 2400 MHz+44% | 1665 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 80+400% |
| TMUs | 160+5% | 152 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 38+90% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). 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 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate (12_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 NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) | NVENC (Ampere) |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) | NVDEC (Ampere) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel Arc Pro B60 draws 200W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 0% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 82 vs 75.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-17% | 600W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 242mm |
| Height | 112mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 82 | 75-9% |
| Perf/Watt | 69.0 | 101.6+47% |
Value Analysis
The Intel Arc Pro B60 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $450, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 37.8% less ($170 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.7 (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 136.2% better value. The Intel Arc Pro B60 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500 | $399-20% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450 | $280-38% |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.7 | 72.5+136% |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | GA104 |
| Release | September 5 2025 | December 1 2020 |
| Ranking | #175 | #73 |
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