Intel Arc Pro B60 vs RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
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 RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (16 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 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Xe2 (2024) / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Intel Arc Pro B60 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $450 versus $748 for the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell, it costs 40% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 59.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Intel Arc Pro B60 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+59.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($450) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($748) |
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 RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
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.
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 11 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 982 MHz to 1957 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,363 points.
Graphics Performance
The Intel Arc Pro B60 scores 13,807 and the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell reaches 14,363 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Intel Arc Pro B60 is built on Xe2 while the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell uses Blackwell 2.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 4,352 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 17.03 TFLOPS (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1957 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 34 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) vs 136.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,807 | 14,363+4% |
| Architecture | Xe2 | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 4352+70% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.29 TFLOPS | 17.03 TFLOPS+39% |
| Boost Clock | 2400 MHz+23% | 1957 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 160+18% | 136 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 32 MB+700% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 34+70% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| 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 RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell has 16 GB. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 32 MB (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) — the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 32 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 12.0 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.0 |
| 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 9th Gen NVENC (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Decoder: Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell).
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) | 9th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) | 6th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Intel Arc Pro B60 draws 200W versus the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell's 70W — a 96.3% difference. The RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 500W (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 82 vs 70°C.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 70W-65% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 167mm |
| Height | 112mm | 68mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 82 | 70°C-15% |
| Perf/Watt | 69.0 | 205.2+197% |
Value Analysis
The Intel Arc Pro B60 launched at $500 MSRP and currently averages $450, while the RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell launched at $849 and now averages $748. The Intel Arc Pro B60 costs 39.8% less ($298 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 30.7 (Intel Arc Pro B60) vs 19.2 (RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell) — the Intel Arc Pro B60 offers 59.9% better value.
| Feature | Intel Arc Pro B60 | RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $500-41% | $849 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $450-40% | $748 |
| Performance per Dollar | 30.7+60% | 19.2 |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | GB206 |
| Release | September 5 2025 | August 11 2025 |
| Ranking | #175 | #165 |
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