RTX A2000 12GB vs Intel Arc Pro B60
RTX A2000 12GB
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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
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar RTX A2000 12GB
Performance Per Dollar Intel Arc Pro B60
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel Arc Pro B60 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RTX A2000 12GB.
| Insight | RTX A2000 12GB | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| 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 | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The RTX A2000 12GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $380 versus $450 for the Intel Arc Pro B60, it costs 16% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 17.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | RTX A2000 12GB | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+17.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($380) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 RTX A2000 12GB and Intel Arc Pro B60
RTX A2000 12GB
The RTX A2000 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 23 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 562 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 3328 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 26 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,721 points. Launch price was $449.
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 RTX A2000 12GB scores 13,721 and the Intel Arc Pro B60 reaches 13,807 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX A2000 12GB is built on Ampere while the Intel Arc Pro B60 uses Xe2, both on 8 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,328 (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 2,560 (Intel Arc Pro B60). Raw compute: 7.987 TFLOPS (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 12.29 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B60). Boost clocks: 1200 MHz vs 2400 MHz. Ray tracing: 26 RT cores (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 20 (Intel Arc Pro B60) with 104 Tensor cores.
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,721 | 13,807 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Xe2 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3328+30% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.987 TFLOPS | 12.29 TFLOPS+54% |
| Boost Clock | 1200 MHz | 2400 MHz+100% |
| ROPs | 48+200% | 16 |
| TMUs | 104 | 160+54% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 26+30% | 20 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro B60) — the Intel Arc Pro B60 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 4 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 12 Ultimate (Intel Arc Pro B60). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A2000 12GB) vs Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) (Intel Arc Pro B60). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs Xe Media Engine (Battlemage). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A2000 12GB) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Intel Arc Pro B60).
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | Xe Media Engine (Battlemage) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX A2000 12GB draws 70W versus the Intel Arc Pro B60's 200W — a 96.3% difference. The RTX A2000 12GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro B60). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 167mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 82.
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 70W-65% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 167mm | 267mm |
| Height | 68mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-9% | 82 |
| Perf/Watt | 196.0+184% | 69.0 |
Value Analysis
The RTX A2000 12GB launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the Intel Arc Pro B60 launched at $500 and now averages $450. The RTX A2000 12GB costs 15.6% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 36.1 (RTX A2000 12GB) vs 30.7 (Intel Arc Pro B60) — the RTX A2000 12GB offers 17.6% better value. The Intel Arc Pro B60 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2021).
| Feature | RTX A2000 12GB | Intel Arc Pro B60 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $449-10% | $500 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380-16% | $450 |
| Performance per Dollar | 36.1+18% | 30.7 |
| Codename | GA106 | BMG-G21 |
| Release | November 23 2021 | September 5 2025 |
| Ranking | #177 | #175 |
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