Intel Arc B570 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive victory for the Intel Arc B570 in the two shared benchmark tests. In Geekbench OpenCL, the Intel Arc B570 scores 83,514, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti manages 27,326. That is a 67.3% advantage for Intel. The margin is even larger in Geekbench Vulkan, where the Arc B570 posts 96,844 against the GTX 780 Ti's 27,238, a 71.9% gap.

These are not marginal wins; they are generational leaps. The GTX 780 Ti, despite its age, still holds its own in the aggregate database scores. Its average benchmark score is 24,236, while the Arc B570 averages 20,556. That puts the GTX 780 Ti at the 70th percentile of all GPUs, versus the 65th percentile for the Arc B570. The older card's average is actually 3,680 points higher, which suggests that the GTX 780 Ti performs better in legacy or compute-heavy workloads not covered by the head-to-head tests.

Looking at the nearest rivals, the GTX 780 Ti sits within 0.8% of the AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT and within 0.2% of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1630. The Arc B570, meanwhile, trades blows with the Intel Arc A750 (0.1% behind) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% ahead). The data indicates that the Arc B570's raw compute advantage in OpenCL and Vulkan is offset by its lower standing in the overall benchmark pool, likely because the GTX 780 Ti has more consistent performance across a wider range of older test suites.

The delta percentages in the head-to-head tests are stark. When a card wins by 67% or 72%, it is not a close contest. The Intel Arc B570 is clearly the faster card in modern API workloads. However, the GTX 780 Ti's higher average score and percentile rank tell a different story about overall versatility. The database records two wins for Intel and zero for NVIDIA, but the average scores suggest the GTX 780 Ti is not obsolete.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc B570 wins decisively in OpenCL and Vulkan compute workloads. For users running modern applications that leverage these APIs, the Arc B570 is the obvious choice. The 83,514 OpenCL score and 96,844 Vulkan score are roughly three times the GTX 780 Ti's output in the same tests. This matters for GPU-accelerated tasks like rendering, video encoding, and scientific computing that use these interfaces.

The GTX 780 Ti, despite losing the head-to-head, wins in the aggregate. Its average benchmark score of 24,236 places it higher than the Arc B570's 20,556. This suggests the Kepler card performs better across a broader set of legacy benchmarks, particularly those that stress older DirectX versions or fixed-function hardware. The GTX 780 Ti's 70th percentile ranking versus the Arc B570's 65th percentile reinforces this: the older card is more consistently competitive across the entire database.

In terms of specific workloads, the GTX 780 Ti has a higher pixel rate (55.68 GPixel/s vs 200.0 GPixel/s, but the Arc B570 is nearly 4x higher) and texture rate (222.7 GTexel/s vs 360.0 GTexel/s, with Intel leading by 62%). The Arc B570 wins on raw throughput metrics, but the GTX 780 Ti's 384-bit memory bus and 3 GB of GDDR5 may be better suited for certain legacy applications that favor wide buses over high clock speeds. The Arc B570 counters with 10 GB of GDDR6 and 380.0 GB/s bandwidth, which is 13% higher.

For gaming, the Arc B570's DirectX 12 Ultimate support and Vulkan 1.4 compatibility give it a clear edge in modern titles. The GTX 780 Ti only supports DirectX 12 (11_1) and Vulkan 1.2.175, which limits its ability to run newer games with advanced features. The data does not include gaming-specific tests, but the API support and compute scores point strongly toward Intel for current software.

Architecture Differences

The architectural gap between these two cards is massive, reflecting 11 years of semiconductor progress. The GTX 780 Ti uses the GK110B chip on a 28 nm TSMC process, packing 7,080 million transistors into a 561 mm² die. The Arc B570 uses the BMG-G21 chip on a 5 nm TSMC process, with 19,600 million transistors in a 272 mm² die. The transistor density tells the story: 12.6M per mm² for Kepler versus 72.1M per mm² for Xe2-HPG. That is a 5.7x increase in density.

The memory subsystems differ fundamentally. The GTX 780 Ti has 3 GB of GDDR5 on a 384-bit bus, delivering 336.6 GB/s. The Arc B570 has 10 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s. Intel achieves higher bandwidth with a narrower bus thanks to faster memory clocks (19 Gbps effective versus 7 Gbps effective). The Arc B570 also has 80 ROPs versus 48 on the GTX 780 Ti, and 144 TMUs versus 240. The shader count is 2,304 for Intel versus 2,880 for NVIDIA, but the Arc B570's FP32 throughput is 11.52 TFLOPS versus 5.345 TFLOPS, more than double.

The Arc B570 introduces hardware ray tracing with 18 RT cores, a feature the GTX 780 Ti lacks entirely. It also supports FP16 compute at 23.04 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio), while the GTX 780 Ti has no FP16 support listed. The API support reflects this: the Arc B570 is DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) with Vulkan 1.4, while the GTX 780 Ti is DirectX 12 (11_1) with Vulkan 1.2.175. Both support OpenGL 4.6.

Power efficiency is another major differentiator. The GTX 780 Ti has a TDP of 250 W and requires a 600 W power supply. The Arc B570 uses 150 W and needs only a 450 W PSU. Both are dual-slot cards, but the GTX 780 Ti uses 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin power connectors, while the Arc B570 uses a single 8-pin. The Arc B570 also runs at a much higher clock: 2500 MHz base and boost, versus 875 MHz base and 928 MHz boost for the GTX 780 Ti.

FAQ

Q: Is the Intel Arc B570 faster than the GTX 780 Ti in all tests?

A: No. The Arc B570 wins the two head-to-head tests (OpenCL and Vulkan), but the GTX 780 Ti has a higher average benchmark score (24,236 vs 20,556) and a higher percentile rank (70th vs 65th).

Q: Can the GTX 780 Ti run modern games with ray tracing?

A: No. The GTX 780 Ti has no RT cores and only supports DirectX 12 (11_1). The Arc B570 has 18 RT cores and DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) support.

Q: What is the memory capacity difference?

A: The GTX 780 Ti has 3 GB of GDDR5 on a 384-bit bus. The Arc B570 has 10 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus. The Arc B570 also has higher bandwidth at 380.0 GB/s versus 336.6 GB/s.

Q: Which card requires a more powerful power supply?

A: The GTX 780 Ti has a 250 W TDP and requires a 600 W PSU. The Arc B570 has a 150 W TDP and requires a 450 W PSU. The GTX 780 Ti also uses two power connectors (6-pin and 8-pin), while the Arc B570 uses one 8-pin.

Q: How do the two cards compare in compute performance?

A: The Arc B570 is far ahead in FP32, delivering 11.52 TFLOPS versus 5.345 TFLOPS. It also supports FP16 at 23.04 TFLOPS, which the GTX 780 Ti cannot do. The Arc B570's OpenCL score is 83,514 versus 27,326 for the GTX 780 Ti.

Q: Which card has better display output options?

A: The Arc B570 offers 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1. The GTX 780 Ti has 2x DVI, 1x HDMI 1.4a, and 1x DisplayPort 1.2. The Arc B570 supports newer display standards.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split. For anyone building a new system or upgrading from a card older than the GTX 780 Ti, the Intel Arc B570 is the superior choice. It offers more than double the FP32 compute, 3.3x more memory capacity, hardware ray tracing, modern API support, and significantly better power efficiency (150 W versus 250 W). The head-to-head benchmark results confirm a 67-72% performance advantage in OpenCL and Vulkan.

The GTX 780 Ti is not without merit. Its higher average benchmark score and 70th percentile ranking show that it remains competitive in legacy workloads and older DirectX applications. For users with a limited library of older games or specialized software that relies on Kepler-era optimizations, the GTX 780 Ti can still hold its own. Its 384-bit bus and 3 GB GDDR5 may also offer advantages in certain niche scenarios.

However, the architectural advantages of the Arc B570 are overwhelming. The 5 nm process, 72.1M transistors per mm², 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate, and 360.0 GTexel/s texture rate are all far beyond what the 28 nm Kepler chip can achieve. The Arc B570 is also an active product with a successor path, while the GTX 780 Ti is end-of-life.

The verdict is straightforward: pick the Arc B570 for modern computing, gaming, and compute tasks. Pick the GTX 780 Ti only if you have a specific legacy application that requires its particular feature set or bus configuration. The database shows no scenario where the GTX 780 Ti wins a modern workload.

Specification Differences

| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti | Intel Arc B570 |

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

| Architecture | Kepler (GK110B) | Xe2-HPG (BMG-G21) |

| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |

| Transistors | 7,080 million | 19,600 million |

| Die Size | 561 mm² | 272 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 12.6M / mm² | 72.1M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 875 MHz | 2500 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 928 MHz | 2500 MHz |

| Memory Size | 3 GB GDDR5 | 10 GB GDDR6 |

| Memory Bus | 384 bit | 160 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 336.6 GB/s | 380.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 2880 | 2304 |

| TMUs | 240 | 144 |

| ROPs | 48 | 80 |

| RT Cores | None | 18 |

| FP32 Performance | 5.345 TFLOPS | 11.52 TFLOPS |

| FP16 Performance | None | 23.04 TFLOPS (2:1) |

| Pixel Rate | 55.68 GPixel/s | 200.0 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 222.7 GTexel/s | 360.0 GTexel/s |

| TDP | 250 W | 150 W |

| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |

| Suggested PSU | 600 W | 450 W |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |

| DirectX Support | 12 (11_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |

| Vulkan Support | 1.2.175 | 1.4 |

| Display Outputs | 2x DVI, 1x HDMI 1.4a, 1x DP 1.2 | 1x HDMI 2.1a, 3x DP 2.1 |

| Release Date | 2013-11-06 | 2025-01-15 |

| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |

| Launch MSRP | 699 USD | 219 USD |