Intel Arc B570 vs NVIDIA TITAN Xp Comparison

# Intel Arc B570 vs NVIDIA TITAN Xp

The Intel Arc B570 and NVIDIA TITAN Xp represent two very different eras of GPU design, yet their benchmark averages land surprisingly close. The Arc B570 posts an average benchmark score of 20,556, while the TITAN Xp trails at 19,177 — a gap of roughly 7% in Intel's favor. However, the TITAN Xp sits at the 64th percentile of all GPUs, with the Arc B570 just above at the 65th percentile. The head-to-head results split 4-6 in NVIDIA's favor, but the wins are not evenly distributed: Intel dominates modern API workloads, while NVIDIA sweeps legacy and compute-heavy tests.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The single biggest victory for the Intel Arc B570 comes in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, where it scores 2,649 against the TITAN Xp's 2,372 — an 11.7% advantage. This is a modern DirectX 12 workload, and the gap reflects the architectural gulf between the two cards. The Arc B570 also wins Geekbench Vulkan by 11.1% (96,844 vs 87,180), and Geekbench OpenCL by 15.1% (83,514 vs 72,585). These are substantial margins in API-level compute tests, suggesting the B570's newer design handles contemporary workloads more efficiently.

The TITAN Xp fights back hard in legacy DirectX tests. In Passmark DirectX 10, it wins 119 to 65 — a crushing 45.4% margin. DirectX 11 shows a 22.4% lead (152 vs 118), and DirectX 9 a 27.4% lead (226 vs 164). These are the kinds of scores that indicate the TITAN Xp's raw shading power still translates well in older APIs, where the Arc B570's feature set may not be fully utilized.

The remaining tests split uneventfully. Passmark DirectX 12 goes to the Arc B570 by just 4.3% (72 vs 69), a narrow win that shows neither card excels in this particular workload. The TITAN Xp takes Passmark G2D by 25.1% (883 vs 661), Passmark G3D by 24.3% (18,750 vs 14,195), and Passmark GPU Compute by 22.8% (9,430 vs 7,281). The G3D result is particularly notable — it's a massive absolute score difference that offsets Intel's modern API wins in the overall averages.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc B570 is the clear choice for modern gaming and compute scenarios. Its 11.7% lead in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 indicates better DirectX 12 Ultimate performance, which is the baseline for current and upcoming game titles. The Geekbench Vulkan win (11.1%) matters for Vulkan-based engines, and the OpenCL advantage (15.1%) suggests stronger general-purpose GPU compute in applications that leverage OpenCL. If you're building a system for contemporary games or GPU-accelerated workloads that use modern APIs, the data points firmly to the Arc B570.

The NVIDIA TITAN Xp dominates in legacy DirectX environments. Its 45.4% lead in DirectX 10, 22.4% in DirectX 11, and 27.4% in DirectX 9 make it the better option for older game libraries or applications stuck on older API paths. The 24.3% G3D win and 22.8% GPU Compute win also indicate that for raw rasterization throughput in traditional benchmarks, the TITAN Xp still has substantial muscle. It's also worth noting the TITAN Xp's 25.1% G2D advantage, which covers 2D desktop and basic display workloads — though this is rarely a deciding factor in GPU purchases.

Architecture Differences

These are fundamentally different designs. The Intel Arc B570 uses the BMG-G21 chip on a 5 nm TSMC process with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 72.1M per mm². The TITAN Xp uses the GP102 on a 16 nm TSMC process with 11,800 million transistors on a 471 mm² die — a density of just 25.1M per mm². The Arc B570 packs far more transistors into less space, which explains its efficiency advantage.

The B570 features 2,304 shading units, 144 TMUs, and 80 ROPs, with 18 dedicated ray tracing cores. The TITAN Xp counters with 3,840 shading units, 240 TMUs, and 96 ROPs, but has no ray tracing cores at all. In raw shader count, the TITAN Xp has 66% more shading units, yet the B570's newer architecture and higher clocks (2,500 MHz base and boost vs 1,405 MHz base and 1,582 MHz boost) close the performance gap.

Memory configurations differ significantly. The B570 has 10 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the TITAN Xp has 12 GB of GDDR5X on a 384-bit bus with 547.6 GB/s bandwidth. The TITAN Xp's 47% bandwidth advantage is substantial, but the B570's memory runs at 19 Gbps effective versus 11.4 Gbps effective — the B570's faster per-pin speed partially compensates for the narrower bus.

API support tells a clear generational story. The B570 supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), while the TITAN Xp is limited to DirectX 12 (12_1). Both support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4. The B570 also features DisplayPort 2.1 outputs versus the TITAN Xp's DisplayPort 1.4a, plus HDMI 2.1a versus HDMI 2.0.

FAQ

Q: Which card has better raw compute performance?

A: It depends on the API. The Arc B570 wins Geekbench OpenCL by 15.1% (83,514 vs 72,585) and Geekbench Vulkan by 11.1% (96,844 vs 87,180). However, the TITAN Xp wins Passmark GPU Compute by 22.8% (9,430 vs 7,281). The TITAN Xp also has higher FP32 throughput at 12.15 TFLOPS versus 11.52 TFLOPS.

Q: How do they compare in DirectX 12 performance?

A: The Arc B570 wins 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 by 11.7% (2,649 vs 2,372) and Passmark DirectX 12 by 4.3% (72 vs 69). The B570's DirectX 12 Ultimate support gives it an architectural edge for modern DX12 titles.

Q: Is the TITAN Xp better for older games?

A: Yes. The TITAN Xp wins DirectX 9 by 27.4% (226 vs 164), DirectX 10 by 45.4% (119 vs 65), and DirectX 11 by 22.4% (152 vs 118). These legacy API advantages are substantial.

Q: What are the power requirements?

A: The Arc B570 has a 150 W TDP with a 450 W suggested PSU and a single 8-pin connector. The TITAN Xp has a 250 W TDP with a 600 W suggested PSU and requires both a 6-pin and an 8-pin connector.

Q: Which card has more memory and bandwidth?

A: The TITAN Xp has 12 GB of GDDR5X on a 384-bit bus with 547.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Arc B570 has 10 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth. The TITAN Xp offers both more capacity and higher bandwidth.

Q: What about ray tracing support?

A: Only the Arc B570 has dedicated ray tracing cores — 18 of them. The TITAN Xp has no ray tracing cores, as it predates that technology in NVIDIA's lineup.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear split based on workload. For modern gaming with DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan, the Intel Arc B570 is the stronger card — its 11.7% Steel Nomad win and 11.1% Vulkan win are decisive in contemporary titles. It also draws less power (150 W vs 250 W) and uses a smaller PSU recommendation (450 W vs 600 W), making it the more practical choice for new builds.

The NVIDIA TITAN Xp remains relevant for legacy software. Its 45.4% DirectX 10 lead and 27.4% DirectX 9 lead are enormous, and the 24.3% G3D advantage shows it still has brute-force rasterization power. If you're running older games or applications that don't leverage modern APIs, the TITAN Xp is the data-backed pick despite its age.

For most builders in 2025, the Arc B570 is the sensible choice. It wins the modern workloads that matter for new games, has ray tracing support, and offers superior API compatibility with DirectX 12 Ultimate. The TITAN Xp's 12 GB memory and higher bandwidth are advantages, but they don't translate to wins in the benchmarks that reflect current software trends.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Arc B570 | NVIDIA TITAN Xp |

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

| Process Node | 5 nm | 16 nm |

| Transistors | 19,600 million | 11,800 million |

| Die Size | 272 mm² | 471 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 72.1M / mm² | 25.1M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 2500 MHz | 1405 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2500 MHz | 1582 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective) | 1426 MHz (11.4 Gbps effective) |

| Memory Size | 10 GB GDDR6 | 12 GB GDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | 160 bit | 384 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 380.0 GB/s | 547.6 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 2304 | 3840 |

| TMUs | 144 | 240 |

| ROPs | 80 | 96 |

| RT Cores | 18 | None |

| Pixel Rate | 200.0 GPixel/s | 151.9 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 360.0 GTexel/s | 379.7 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 11.52 TFLOPS | 12.15 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 23.04 TFLOPS (2:1) | 189.8 GFLOPS (1:64) |

| TDP | 150 W | 250 W |

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

| Suggested PSU | 450 W | 600 W |

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

| Display Outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1a, 3x DisplayPort 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.0, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a |

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

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

| Launch MSRP | 219 USD | 1,199 USD |