Intel Arc B390 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits cleanly between these two parts. In the single available test, 3DMark Steel Nomad (DX12), the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 delivers a score of 2893, while the Intel Arc B390 records 1482. That places the NVIDIA part 48.8% ahead of the Intel part in this specific workload. The head-to-head tally shows one win for the RTX 4010 and zero for the Arc B390.

Looking at the broader database context, the RTX 4010 sits at the 18th percentile among all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB at 2907 (0.5% ahead of the RTX 4010), the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF at 2910 (0.6% ahead), the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB at 2913 (0.7% ahead), and the Quadro P600 at 2923 (1% ahead). The RTX 4010 essentially trades blows with those parts, landing within a single percentage point of each. That places it in a performance tier well above entry-level hardware.

The Arc B390, by contrast, sits at the 9th percentile across all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are much older, lower-end parts: the GeForce GT 520MX at 1463 (1.3% behind the Arc B390), the GeForce 800M at 1460 (1.5% behind), the GeForce GT 625 OEM at 1446 (2.5% behind), and the GeForce GT 710 at 1443 (2.7% behind). The Arc B390 leads that group by a narrow margin, but those rivals all belong to a much older generation. The performance gap between the two parts in this comparison is substantial, with the RTX 4010 scoring nearly double the Arc B390.

The use-case split is straightforward from the data. For any workload represented by 3DMark Steel Nomad, which stresses DX12 rendering, the RTX 4010 is the clear performer. The Arc B390's score places it alongside legacy mobile and OEM parts, indicating it is not positioned for demanding modern games. The RTX 4010's placement near the RTX 4060 Ti family suggests it can handle mainstream gaming scenarios, while the Arc B390's placement near the GT 710 and GT 625 OEM suggests very limited gaming capability.

Architecture Differences

The two parts come from different manufacturers and use fundamentally different designs. The Intel Arc B390 uses the Xe3-LPG architecture on a 3 nm process node, fabricated by Intel. Its chip is codenamed Panther Lake, and it belongs to the Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) generation. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 uses the Ampere architecture on an 8 nm process node, fabricated by Samsung. Its chip is GA107, and it belongs to the GeForce 40 series.

The memory subsystems differ sharply. The Arc B390 uses system shared memory, meaning it has no dedicated VRAM of its own. Memory size, type, bus width, and bandwidth are all listed as system dependent. The memory clock is also system shared. The RTX 4010, in contrast, has 4 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus, with 96.00 GB/s of bandwidth and a memory clock of 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective). This dedicated memory arrangement gives the RTX 4010 a substantial advantage in memory bandwidth consistency, as it does not compete with the system for memory resources.

The compute resources also differ. The Arc B390 has 1536 shading units, 48 texture mapping units, 24 raster operation units, and 12 ray tracing cores. The RTX 4010 has 768 shading units, 24 texture mapping units, 16 raster operation units, 6 ray tracing cores, and 24 tensor cores. The Arc B390 has double the shading units and double the TMUs, but the RTX 4010 has fewer ROPs and half the RT cores. The RTX 4010 also includes tensor cores, which the Arc B390 lacks entirely.

Clock speeds tell a different story. The Arc B390 has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 2500 MHz. The RTX 4010 has a base clock of 1417 MHz and a boost clock of 1762 MHz. The Arc B390's boost clock is significantly higher, but its base clock is very low. The RTX 4010 runs at a more consistent, moderate clock range. The higher boost clock on the Arc B390 does not translate into a performance win in the recorded benchmark.

The power and physical specifications differ as well. The Arc B390 has a TDP of 80 W and is an integrated graphics processor (IGP) with no slot width, no power connectors, and a bus interface of IGP. It has no dimensions listed. The RTX 4010 has a TDP of 50 W, is a single-slot card, uses no power connectors, has a suggested PSU of 250 W, and uses a PCIe 4.0 x8 bus interface. It measures 163 mm (6.4 inches) in length and 69 mm (2.7 inches) in height. The RTX 4010 has four mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs, while the Arc B390's display outputs are listed as portable device dependent.

The RTX 4010 also has a defined transistor count of 8,700 million on a 200 mm² die, with a transistor density of 43.5M per mm². The Arc B390's transistor count and die size are unknown. Both parts support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The RTX 4010 was released on 2024-04-15, while the Arc B390 was released on 2026-01-26. The RTX 4010 has a predecessor in the GeForce 30 series and a successor in the GeForce 50 series; the Arc B390 has neither listed.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher benchmark score?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 scores 2893 in 3DMark Steel Nomad (DX12), while the Intel Arc B390 scores 1482. The RTX 4010 wins by 48.8%.

Q: How does the RTX 4010 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The RTX 4010 averages 2893 and sits at the 18th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB at 2907 (0.5% ahead), the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF at 2910 (0.6% ahead), the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB at 2913 (0.7% ahead), and the Quadro P600 at 2923 (1% ahead).

Q: How does the Arc B390 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B390 averages 1482 and sits at the 9th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the GeForce GT 520MX at 1463 (1.3% behind), the GeForce 800M at 1460 (1.5% behind), the GeForce GT 625 OEM at 1446 (2.5% behind), and the GeForce GT 710 at 1443 (2.7% behind).

Q: What memory configurations do the two GPUs use?

A: The Arc B390 uses system shared memory with system dependent size, type, bus width, and bandwidth. The RTX 4010 uses 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus with 96.00 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The Intel Arc B390 has 1536 shading units, which is double the 768 shading units found on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010.

Q: What are the release dates for these parts?

A: The RTX 4010 was released on 2024-04-15, and the Arc B390 was released on 2026-01-26. Both parts are currently listed as active in production.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs differ across nearly every major specification category.

| Specification | Intel Arc B390 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 |

|---|---|---|

| Architecture | Xe3-LPG | Ampere |

| Process Node | 3 nm | 8 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | Samsung |

| Transistors | Unknown | 8,700 million |

| Die Size | Unknown | 200 mm² |

| Transistor Density | Not listed | 43.5M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 300 MHz | 1417 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2500 MHz | 1762 MHz |

| Memory Size | System Shared | 4 GB |

| Memory Type | System Shared | GDDR6 |

| Memory Bus Width | System Shared | 64 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | System Dependent | 96.00 GB/s |

| Memory Clock | System Shared | 1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective |

| Shading Units | 1536 | 768 |

| TMUs | 48 | 24 |

| ROPs | 24 | 16 |

| RT Cores | 12 | 6 |

| Tensor Cores | Not listed | 24 |

| Pixel Rate | 60.00 GPixel/s | 28.19 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 120.0 GTexel/s | 42.29 GTexel/s |

| FP32 Performance | 7.680 TFLOPS | 2.706 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | 15.36 TFLOPS (2:1) | 2.706 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 80 W | 50 W |

| Slot Width | IGP | Single-slot |

| Power Connectors | None | None |

| Suggested PSU | Not listed | 250 W |

| Bus Interface | IGP | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

| Display Outputs | Portable Device Dependent | 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a |

| Length | Not listed | 163 mm 6.4 inches |

| Height | Not listed | 69 mm 2.7 inches |

| Release Date | 2026-01-26 | 2024-04-15 |

| Predecessor | Not listed | GeForce 30 |

| Successor | Not listed | GeForce 50 |

Both parts support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains one head-to-head benchmark between these two parts: 3DMark Steel Nomad (DX12). The results are decisive. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 scores 2893, and the Intel Arc B390 scores 1482. The RTX 4010 wins with a delta of 48.8%. That means the RTX 4010 delivers nearly double the performance of the Arc B390 in this workload.

Context from the nearest rivals helps interpret this gap. The Arc B390's score of 1482 places it just 1.3% ahead of the GeForce GT 520MX, a part from a much older generation. It is only 2.7% ahead of the GeForce GT 710. Those are not modern gaming GPUs; they are entry-level parts from years ago. The Arc B390's 9th percentile ranking across all GPUs confirms it sits near the bottom of the performance distribution.

The RTX 4010's score of 2893 places it within 1% of the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB, the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB, and the Quadro P600. Those are substantially more capable parts than the Arc B390's rivals. The RTX 4010's 18th percentile ranking is double the Arc B390's percentile, reflecting a meaningfully higher position in the overall performance hierarchy.

The raw specification data shows why the benchmark gap exists despite some advantages for the Arc B390. The Arc B390 has a higher boost clock (2500 MHz vs 1762 MHz), more shading units (1536 vs 768), more TMUs (48 vs 24), more ROPs (24 vs 16), more RT cores (12 vs 6), and higher theoretical throughput rates: 60.00 GPixel/s pixel rate vs 28.19 GPixel/s, 120.0 GTexel/s texture rate vs 42.29 GTexel/s, 7.680 TFLOPS FP32 vs 2.706 TFLOPS, and 15.36 TFLOPS FP16 vs 2.706 TFLOPS. On paper, the Arc B390 looks stronger.

The RTX 4010 counters with dedicated GDDR6 memory instead of system shared memory, a consistent memory clock of 1500 MHz, 96.00 GB/s of bandwidth, and 24 tensor cores. The Arc B390's memory bandwidth is listed as system dependent, meaning it varies with the host system's memory configuration. In a real workload like 3DMark Steel Nomad, the RTX 4010's dedicated memory appears to be the decisive factor. The Arc B390's theoretical compute advantages do not translate into a benchmark win.

The RTX 4010 also runs at a lower TDP of 50 W compared to the Arc B390's 80 W. The RTX 4010 achieves its higher benchmark score while consuming less power. The Arc B390's integrated nature (IGP bus interface, no power connectors, no slot width) means it shares system resources, which likely constrains its real-world performance.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear winner for anyone prioritizing 3DMark Steel Nomad performance. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 outscores the Intel Arc B390 by 48.8%, delivering 2893 points versus 1482. The RTX 4010 sits at the 18th percentile among all GPUs, while the Arc B390 sits at the 9th percentile. The RTX 4010's nearest rivals include the RTX 4060 Ti family and the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF, all within 1% of its score. The Arc B390's nearest rivals are the GeForce GT 520MX, GeForce 800M, GeForce GT 625 OEM, and GeForce GT 710, all of which it beats by less than 3%.

The RTX 4010 achieves this with half the shading units (768 vs 1536), half the TMUs (24 vs 48), fewer ROPs (16 vs 24), half the RT cores (6 vs 12), and lower theoretical throughput across every rate metric. Its advantage comes from dedicated 4 GB GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus with 96.00 GB/s bandwidth, compared to the Arc B390's system shared memory with system dependent bandwidth. The RTX 4010 also runs at a lower TDP of 50 W versus 80 W.

The Arc B390's specification sheet looks impressive on paper: a 3 nm process, a 2500 MHz boost clock, 7.680 TFLOPS FP32, and 15.36 TFLOPS FP16. None of that translates into a benchmark win. The recorded data shows it performing alongside legacy parts like the GT 710, which is a clear signal of its actual capability in the tested workload.

For a user who needs a discrete, single-slot GPU with dedicated memory, PCIe 4.0 x8 connectivity, and four mini-DisplayPort outputs, the RTX 4010 is the only option of the two that provides those features. For a user working with an integrated graphics solution that shares system memory, the Arc B390 offers a higher theoretical compute throughput but delivers far less in the recorded benchmark. The RTX 4010 wins the only head-to-head test in the database, and its nearest rival comparisons confirm it belongs to a higher performance class.