Quadro GP100 vs Intel Arc Pro B60
Quadro GP100
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar Quadro GP100
Performance Per Dollar Intel Arc Pro B60
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Intel Arc Pro B60 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The Intel Arc Pro B60 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro GP100 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel Arc Pro B60 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro GP100 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Quadro GP100 | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Xe2 (2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Intel Arc Pro B60 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $450 versus $1,335 for the Quadro GP100, it costs 66% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 198.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Quadro GP100 | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+198.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,335) | ✅More affordable ($450) |
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 Quadro GP100 and Intel Arc Pro B60
Quadro GP100
The Quadro GP100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1304 MHz to 1442 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 235W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,710 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro GP100 scores 13,710 and the Intel Arc Pro B60 reaches 13,807 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro GP100 is built on Pascal while the Intel Arc Pro B60 uses Xe2, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Quadro GP100) vs 2,560 (Intel Arc Pro B60). Raw compute: 10.34 TFLOPS (Quadro GP100) vs 12.29 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B60). Boost clocks: 1442 MHz vs 2400 MHz.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,710 | 13,807 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Xe2 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3584+40% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 10.34 TFLOPS | 12.29 TFLOPS+19% |
| Boost Clock | 1442 MHz | 2400 MHz+66% |
| ROPs | 96+500% | 16 |
| TMUs | 224+40% | 160 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro GP100 comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the Intel Arc Pro B60 has 8 GB. The Quadro GP100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | HBM2 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 4096-bit+3100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (Quadro GP100) vs 12 Ultimate (Intel Arc Pro B60). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (Quadro GP100) vs Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) (Intel Arc Pro B60). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs Xe Media Engine (Battlemage). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 (Quadro GP100) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Intel Arc Pro B60).
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4th gen | Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd gen | Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8,VP9 | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro GP100 draws 235W versus the Intel Arc Pro B60's 200W — a 16.1% difference. The Intel Arc Pro B60 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Quadro GP100) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro B60). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 82.
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 235W | 200W-15% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C-2% | 82 |
| Perf/Watt | 58.3 | 69.0+18% |
Value Analysis
The Quadro GP100 launched at $7000 MSRP and currently averages $1335, while the Intel Arc Pro B60 launched at $500 and now averages $450. The Intel Arc Pro B60 costs 66.3% less ($885 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.3 (Quadro GP100) vs 30.7 (Intel Arc Pro B60) — the Intel Arc Pro B60 offers 198.1% better value. The Intel Arc Pro B60 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).
| Feature | Quadro GP100 | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $7000 | $500-93% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1335 | $450-66% |
| Performance per Dollar | 10.3 | 30.7+198% |
| Codename | GP100 | BMG-G21 |
| Release | October 1 2016 | September 5 2025 |
| Ranking | #178 | #175 |
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