Intel Arc B570 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Comparison

Intel Arc B570 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 represent two distinct approaches to GPU design, separated by several years and entirely different architectural philosophies. The RTX 3070, built on the Ampere architecture and released in the GeForce 30 generation, has been a staple of high-performance gaming since its debut. The Arc B570, from Intel's Battlemage generation, is a newer entrant built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, aiming to compete in the same performance tier. The database shows a clear overall winner in raw benchmark scores, but a closer look reveals specific workloads where the Intel card pulls ahead.

The average benchmark score for the Arc B570 is 20556, placing it in the 65th percentile of all GPUs tracked. The RTX 3070 has an average score of 17208, which puts it in the 61st percentile. Notably, the Arc B570's closest rivals include the RTX 3070 Mobile with an average score of 20534, a difference of just 0.1 percent, and the Intel Arc A750 at 20582, a difference of negative 0.1 percent. The RTX 3070's nearest competitors are the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT at 17083, 0.7 percent higher, and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690 at 17037, 1 percent higher. When the two cards are measured directly against each other across ten benchmark tests, the RTX 3070 wins nine of them, while the Arc B570 takes one.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, compared to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070's average score of 17208. The Arc B570 also sits in the 65th percentile of all GPUs, while the RTX 3070 sits in the 61st percentile.

Q: How many benchmark tests does each card win in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The head-to-head comparison includes ten tests. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 wins nine of them, while the Intel Arc B570 wins one.

Q: In which test does the Intel Arc B570 beat the RTX 3070?

A: The Arc B570 wins the Geekbench Vulkan test with a score of 96844, compared to the RTX 3070's score of 21022. This represents a 360.7 percent advantage for the Intel card.

Q: What is the largest margin of victory for the RTX 3070 in a single test?

A: The largest margin for the RTX 3070 comes in the Passmark DirectX 10 test, where it scores 150 versus the Arc B570's 65. This is a 56.7 percent difference.

Q: How do the two cards compare in memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 3070 has a memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s with an 8 GB GDDR6 memory configuration on a 256-bit bus. The Arc B570 has a bandwidth of 380.0 GB/s with 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus.

Q: What is the power consumption difference between the two cards?

A: The RTX 3070 has a TDP of 220 W, while the Arc B570 has a TDP of 150 W. The suggested power supply for the RTX 3070 is 550 W, while the Arc B570 suggests a 450 W unit.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs are built on fundamentally different architectures and manufacturing processes. The Intel Arc B570 uses the Xe2-HPG architecture with the BMG-G21 chip, manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The die size is 272 mm², containing 19,600 million transistors, which works out to a transistor density of 72.1 million per square millimeter. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 uses the Ampere architecture with the GA104 chip, manufactured on an 8 nm process at Samsung. Its die is larger at 392 mm², but contains fewer transistors at 17,400 million, resulting in a lower density of 44.4 million per square millimeter.

The compute resources differ significantly. The RTX 3070 has 5888 shading units, 184 texture mapping units, 96 raster output units, 46 ray tracing cores, and 184 tensor cores. The Arc B570 has 2304 shading units, 144 TMUs, 80 ROPs, and 18 ray tracing cores, with no tensor core count listed in the database. Clock speeds also diverge: the Arc B570 runs at a base and boost clock of 2500 MHz, while the RTX 3070 has a base clock of 1500 MHz and a boost clock of 1725 MHz.

Memory architecture is another differentiator. The RTX 3070 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus with a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s, running at an effective 14 Gbps. The Arc B570 has 10 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth at an effective 19 Gbps. The wider bus on the RTX 3070 gives it higher peak bandwidth, while the Arc B570 has more memory capacity but a narrower interface.

Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate with feature level 12_2, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The PCIe interface differs, with the RTX 3070 using PCIe 4.0 x16 and the Arc B570 using PCIe 4.0 x8. Display outputs also differ: the RTX 3070 has 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a, while the Arc B570 offers 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The direct comparison across ten tests shows a dominant performance profile for the RTX 3070, but the nature of each victory varies. The most decisive win for the RTX 3070 is in the Passmark DirectX 10 test, where it scores 150 against the Arc B570's 65, a 56.7 percent lead. The Passmark G3D test shows a similar pattern, with the RTX 3070 scoring 22214 versus 14195, a 36.1 percent advantage. The Passmark DirectX 11 test gives the RTX 3070 a 35.2 percent lead, with scores of 182 and 118 respectively.

Compute workloads also favor the RTX 3070. In the Passmark GPU Compute test, the RTX 3070 scores 11195 against 7281, a 35 percent difference. The Geekbench OpenCL test shows the RTX 3070 at 112821 versus 83514 for the Arc B570, a 26 percent margin. The newer 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test gives the RTX 3070 a 16.2 percent lead, with scores of 3162 and 2649 respectively.

The remaining tests show smaller but consistent leads for the RTX 3070. The Passmark DirectX 12 test has the RTX 3070 ahead by 15.3 percent, with scores of 85 and 72. The Passmark G2D test shows a 34 percent difference, with the RTX 3070 scoring 1001 versus 661. The Passmark DirectX 9 test gives the RTX 3070 a 33.6 percent lead, with scores of 247 and 164.

The single win for the Arc B570 is remarkable in its magnitude. In the Geekbench Vulkan test, the Arc B570 scores 96844, while the RTX 3070 scores 21022. This is a 360.7 percent advantage for the Intel card, indicating a fundamentally different performance profile in Vulkan-based workloads. This anomaly stands out against the otherwise consistent NVIDIA dominance.

Specification Differences

The specification tables reveal several key differences beyond raw performance. The RTX 3070 has a higher FP32 compute rating at 20.31 TFLOPS, while the Arc B570 is rated at 11.52 TFLOPS. The FP16 figures also differ: the RTX 3070 achieves 20.31 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio, while the Arc B570 achieves 23.04 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio. Pixel rate favors the Arc B570 at 200.0 GPixel/s versus 165.6 GPixel/s for the RTX 3070. Texture rate is higher on the Arc B570 at 360.0 GTexel/s, compared to 317.4 GTexel/s for the RTX 3070.

Power consumption is a significant differentiator. The RTX 3070 has a TDP of 220 W and requires a 550 W power supply, while the Arc B570 has a TDP of 150 W and suggests a 450 W PSU. Both are dual-slot cards, but the RTX 3070 uses a 1x 12-pin power connector, while the Arc B570 uses a 1x 8-pin connector. Physical dimensions differ slightly: the RTX 3070 is 242 mm long and 112 mm tall, while the Arc B570 is 272 mm long and 115 mm tall.

Memory configuration shows the trade-off between capacity and bandwidth. The Arc B570 has 10 GB of GDDR6, which is 2 GB more than the RTX 3070's 8 GB. However, the RTX 3070's 256-bit bus gives it 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth versus 380.0 GB/s for the Arc B570. The Arc B570 compensates with a higher effective memory clock of 19 Gbps, compared to 14 Gbps on the RTX 3070.

Production status and release timing also differ. The RTX 3070 is marked as end-of-life, having been released in the GeForce 30 generation with a successor in the GeForce 40 series. The Arc B570 is listed as active production, released in the Battlemage generation with a predecessor in the Alchemist series. The RTX 3070 has a launch MSRP of 499 USD, while the Arc B570 has a launch MSRP of 219 USD.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 3070 is the clear winner in the majority of tested workloads, and the data indicates it is better suited for traditional DirectX gaming and general compute tasks. Its victories span DirectX 9, 10, 11, and 12 tests, as well as OpenCL compute and the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 benchmark. The consistent margins, ranging from 15.3 percent to 56.7 percent, suggest that the RTX 3070 has a broad performance advantage in legacy and current API workloads. The higher FP32 rating of 20.31 TFLOPS likely contributes to this dominance in compute-heavy scenarios.

The Arc B570's single victory in the Geekbench Vulkan test is notable for its magnitude. A 360.7 percent advantage indicates that the Xe2-HPG architecture excels in Vulkan-optimized environments, potentially due to its newer driver stack and architecture design. For users running Vulkan-based applications or games, the Arc B570 may offer a performance profile that the RTX 3070 cannot match. The Arc B570 also has advantages in specific specification areas, such as a higher pixel rate of 200.0 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s, which could benefit certain rendering workloads.

The power efficiency picture favors the Arc B570. With a TDP of 150 W versus 220 W for the RTX 3070, the Intel card delivers competitive average benchmark scores while drawing less power. The suggested PSU of 450 W, compared to 550 W for the RTX 3070, also indicates a lower system power requirement. The Arc B570's larger memory capacity of 10 GB could be an advantage in memory-intensive applications, despite the lower bandwidth.

For users prioritizing raw performance in DirectX-based titles and established compute workloads, the RTX 3070 is the stronger choice based on the recorded data. Its nine out of ten head-to-head wins and substantial margins in most tests make it the safer pick for general gaming. For users specifically targeting Vulkan workloads, or those who value lower power consumption and higher memory capacity, the Arc B570 has clear merits. The production status also matters: the RTX 3070 is end-of-life, while the Arc B570 remains active, which could affect availability and driver support moving forward. The data ultimately shows two cards with distinct strengths, and the choice depends on the specific workload and system requirements.