GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Intel Arc Pro B50
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance Per Dollar Intel Arc Pro B50
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 66.4% 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 B50.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+66.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-66.4%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Xe2 (2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $280 versus $349 for the Intel Arc Pro B50, it costs 20% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 107.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+107.4%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($280) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($349) |
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 GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and Intel Arc Pro B50
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.
Intel Arc Pro B50
The Intel Arc Pro B50 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2025. It features the Xe2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2600 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,208 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti scores 20,312 versus the Intel Arc Pro B50's 12,208 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 66.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is built on Ampere while the Intel Arc Pro B50 uses Xe2, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro B50). Raw compute: 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 10.65 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B50). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 2600 MHz. Ray tracing: 38 RT cores (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 16 (Intel Arc Pro B50) with 152 Tensor cores.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 20,312+66% | 12,208 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Xe2 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4864+138% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 16.2 TFLOPS+52% | 10.65 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 2600 MHz+56% |
| ROPs | 80+400% | 16 |
| TMUs | 152+19% | 128 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 38+138% | 16 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Intel Arc Pro B50 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro B50). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs Dual Arc Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro B50). Decoder: NVDEC (Ampere) vs Dual Arc Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro B50).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Ampere) | Dual Arc Media Engine |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Ampere) | Dual Arc Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws 200W versus the Intel Arc Pro B50's 70W — a 96.3% difference. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro B50). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 70W-65% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 167mm |
| Height | 112mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75 | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 101.6 | 174.4+72% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $280, while the Intel Arc Pro B50 launched at $349 and now averages $349. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti costs 19.8% less ($69 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) vs 35.0 (Intel Arc Pro B50) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 107.1% better value. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2020).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $349-13% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $280-20% | $349 |
| Performance per Dollar | 72.5+107% | 35.0 |
| Codename | GA104 | BMG-G21 |
| Release | December 1 2020 | September 5 2025 |
| Ranking | #73 | #221 |
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