Intel Arc Pro B60 vs RadeonT RX 6850M XT
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 RadeonT RX 6850M XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). 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 | RadeonT RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%) |
| 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 (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Intel Arc Pro B60 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $450 versus $600 for the RadeonT RX 6850M XT, it costs 25% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 31.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Intel Arc Pro B60 | RadeonT RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+31.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($450) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600) |
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 RadeonT RX 6850M XT
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.
RadeonT RX 6850M XT
The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2321 MHz to 2581 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,992 points.
Graphics Performance
The Intel Arc Pro B60 scores 13,807 and the RadeonT RX 6850M XT reaches 13,992 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel Arc Pro B60 is built on Xe2 while the RadeonT RX 6850M XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 2,560 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 13.21 TFLOPS (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 2581 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 40 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | RadeonT RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,807 | 13,992+1% |
| Architecture | Xe2 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.29 TFLOPS | 13.21 TFLOPS+7% |
| Boost Clock | 2400 MHz | 2581 MHz+8% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 160 | 160 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 40+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the RadeonT RX 6850M XT 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 B60 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | RadeonT RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Intel Arc Pro B60 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the RadeonT RX 6850M XT has 12 GB. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 3 MB (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) — the Intel Arc Pro B60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | RadeonT RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 12.2 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | RadeonT RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs VCN 3.0 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Decoder: Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | RadeonT RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel Arc Pro B60 draws 200W versus the RadeonT RX 6850M XT's 165W — a 19.2% difference. The RadeonT RX 6850M XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 500W (RadeonT RX 6850M XT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 82 vs 85°C.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | RadeonT RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 165W-18% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 82-4% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 69.0 | 84.8+23% |
Value Analysis
The Intel Arc Pro B60 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $450, while the RadeonT RX 6850M XT launched at $1000 and now averages $600. The Intel Arc Pro B60 costs 25% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.7 (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 23.3 (RadeonT RX 6850M XT) — the Intel Arc Pro B60 offers 31.8% better value. The Intel Arc Pro B60 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2022).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | RadeonT RX 6850M XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500-50% | $1000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450-25% | $600 |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.7+32% | 23.3 |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | Navi 22 |
| Release | September 5 2025 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #175 | #103 |
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