Intel Arc B770 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 Comparison

# Intel Arc B770 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010

The Intel Arc B770 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 occupy very different positions in the GPU landscape. The Arc B770 is a high-end Battlemage-generation part built on TSMC's 5 nm process, while the RTX 4010 is a low-power entry-level Ampere card aimed at compact systems. The recorded data shows a massive performance gulf between them, with the Arc B770 delivering roughly 7.3 times the raw FP32 throughput of the RTX 4010 (19.66 TFLOPS versus 2.706 TFLOPS). The RTX 4010 sits at the 18th percentile of all GPUs in the database, while the Arc B770 holds the 50th percentile, meaning half of all recorded GPUs perform below it. This comparison is not a close contest; it is a study in how far apart two architectures can be despite sharing the same DirectX 12 Ultimate and Vulkan 1.4 API support.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc B770 wins in every compute-heavy category. Its 4096 shading units dwarf the RTX 4010's 768, and its 256 texture mapping units compare to just 24 on the NVIDIA part. The pixel throughput difference is stark: 307.2 GPixel/s versus 28.19 GPixel/s, a ratio of about 10.9 to 1. For any workload that stresses rasterization, texture filtering, or pixel fill, the Arc B770 is the clear choice. The data also shows the Arc B770 has 32 ray tracing cores, while the RTX 4010 has only 6 RT cores, so any ray-traced scene will favor the Intel card substantially.

The RTX 4010 has one domain where it leads: power efficiency and physical footprint. Its 50 W TDP is a fraction of the Arc B770's 225 W, and it requires no power connectors at all, drawing everything from the PCIe slot. The Arc B770 needs a 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin connector and a 550 W suggested PSU, while the RTX 4010 only asks for a 250 W PSU. The RTX 4010 is also single-slot and measures 163 mm in length, versus the Arc B770's unspecified but dual-slot design. For systems with severe space or power constraints, the RTX 4010 is the only option that fits.

The RTX 4010 also features 24 tensor cores, whereas the Arc B770's tensor core count is not recorded in the database. This suggests the NVIDIA card has dedicated hardware for AI inference workloads, even if its raw FP32 performance is low. The Arc B770's FP16 throughput of 39.32 TFLOPS (2:1 ratio) indicates strong shader-based compute, but without tensor core data, its AI acceleration capabilities remain unclear in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural generations and foundries. The Intel Arc B770 uses the BMG-G31 chip built on Xe2-HPG architecture, part of the Battlemage (Arc 7) generation. It is fabricated on TSMC's 5 nm process, a leading-edge node for its release timeframe. The die size is 368 mm², and transistor count is listed as unknown in the database. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 uses the GA107 chip on Ampere architecture from the GeForce 40-series generation, fabricated by Samsung on an 8 nm process. Its die is 200 mm² with 8,700 million transistors, giving a transistor density of 43.5 million per mm².

The memory subsystems are completely different. The Arc B770 has 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The RTX 4010 has only 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus, yielding 96.00 GB/s. That is a 5.3x bandwidth advantage for the Intel card, which matters enormously for high-resolution textures and large datasets. The Arc B770's memory clock is 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective), while the RTX 4010 runs at 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective).

Clock speeds also diverge widely. The Arc B770 has a base clock of 2100 MHz and a boost of 2400 MHz. The RTX 4010 runs at 1417 MHz base and 1762 MHz boost. The Intel part's higher clocks, combined with far more execution units, explain its massive throughput advantage. The RTX 4010's lower clocks are a consequence of its 50 W power envelope, which forces conservative frequency targets.

Feature sets show some overlap. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Display outputs differ: the Arc B770 has 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1, while the RTX 4010 has 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a. The bus interface also differs, with the Arc B770 using PCIe 4.0 x16 and the RTX 4010 using PCIe 4.0 x8. The RTX 4010's narrower bus could bottleneck data transfer in bandwidth-sensitive workloads, though its modest memory capacity and bandwidth already limit such scenarios.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains only one recorded benchmark for the RTX 4010: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, with a score of 2893. The Arc B770 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, and the head-to-head benchmark list is empty. This means direct numerical comparison relies on specifications rather than measured test results.

The RTX 4010's nearest rivals in the database all cluster around its score. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB scores 2907, which is 0.5% higher. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF scores 2910, 0.6% higher. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB scores 2913, 0.7% higher. The NVIDIA Quadro P600 scores 2923, 1% higher. This tight grouping indicates the RTX 4010 performs almost identically to these other cards in the Steel Nomad test, despite their very different market positions. The RTX 4010's average benchmark score is 2893, placing it at the 18th percentile of all GPUs.

The Arc B770's 50th percentile ranking, combined with its 19.66 TFLOPS FP32 throughput, suggests it would score dramatically higher if benchmarked. The RTX 4010's 2.706 TFLOPS is only 13.8% of the Arc B770's figure. Extrapolating from the throughput difference, the Arc B770 could plausibly score several times higher than 2893, though the database does not record such a measurement. The absence of head-to-head data means the comparison relies on the specification sheet, which consistently favors the Intel card.

The RTX 4010's performance relative to its rivals shows it is not an outlier. It sits within 1% of the Quadro P600, an older professional card, and within 0.7% of the RTX 4060 Ti variants. This indicates the Steel Nomad test is not particularly sensitive to the RTX 4010's low memory bandwidth or small shader count, or that these other cards also struggle in this workload. The Arc B770, with 5.3x more bandwidth and 7.3x more FP32 throughput, would likely separate itself from this pack, but the database lacks the measurement to confirm it.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ in nearly every recorded specification. The Arc B770 uses 4096 shading units, 256 TMUs, and 128 ROPs. The RTX 4010 has 768 shading units, 24 TMUs, and 16 ROPs. Ray tracing cores number 32 versus 6, and the RTX 4010 has 24 tensor cores while the Arc B770's count is unlisted. FP32 compute is 19.66 TFLOPS versus 2.706 TFLOPS. FP16 throughput is 39.32 TFLOPS (2:1) versus 2.706 TFLOPS (1:1), meaning the RTX 4010 has no FP16 acceleration advantage over FP32.

Memory capacity is 16 GB versus 4 GB, a fourfold difference. Bus width is 256-bit versus 64-bit. Bandwidth is 512.0 GB/s versus 96.00 GB/s. Power consumption is 225 W versus 50 W. The Arc B770 requires a dual-slot cooler and external power connectors, while the RTX 4010 is single-slot with no connectors. The suggested PSU is 550 W versus 250 W. The process node is 5 nm TSMC versus 8 nm Samsung. Die size is 368 mm² versus 200 mm². Transistor count is unknown versus 8,700 million. Transistor density is not recorded for the Arc B770 versus 43.5M/mm² for the RTX 4010.

Release dates differ by about 20 months. The RTX 4010 launched on April 15, 2024, while the Arc B770 is dated December 31, 2025. The RTX 4010's production status is listed as Active, while the Arc B770 has no production status recorded. The RTX 4010 has a successor (GeForce 50) and a predecessor (GeForce 30), while the Arc B770's predecessor is Alchemist and its successor is not recorded. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x16 versus PCIe 4.0 x8. Display outputs are 1x HDMI 2.1a plus 3x DisplayPort 2.1 versus 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a. Physical dimensions show the RTX 4010 at 163 mm length and 69 mm height, while the Arc B770's dimensions are not recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher raw compute throughput?

A: The Intel Arc B770 delivers 19.66 TFLOPS FP32, which is 7.3 times the RTX 4010's 2.706 TFLOPS. Its FP16 output of 39.32 TFLOPS is 14.5 times the RTX 4010's 2.706 TFLOPS.

Q: How do their memory systems compare?

A: The Arc B770 has 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus with 512.0 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 4010 has 4 GB of GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus with 96.00 GB/s. The Intel card offers 5.3 times the bandwidth and four times the capacity.

Q: What are the power requirements for each card?

A: The Arc B770 has a 225 W TDP, needs a 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin power connector, and requires a 550 W suggested PSU. The RTX 4010 has a 50 W TDP, needs no power connectors, and works with a 250 W suggested PSU.

Q: How does the RTX 4010 perform in recorded benchmarks?

A: The RTX 4010 scores 2893 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, placing it at the 18th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals score within 0.5% to 1% higher, including the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB at 2907 and the Quadro P600 at 2923.

Q: Which card has more ray tracing capability?

A: The Arc B770 has 32 ray tracing cores, while the RTX 4010 has only 6. This indicates a substantial advantage for the Intel card in ray-traced workloads.

Q: What are the architectural differences?

A: The Arc B770 uses Xe2-HPG architecture on a 5 nm TSMC process with a 368 mm² die. The RTX 4010 uses Ampere architecture on an 8 nm Samsung process with a 200 mm² die and 8,700 million transistors.

The Verdict

The data indicates the Intel Arc B770 is the superior performer for any graphics-intensive task. Its 7.3x FP32 advantage, 5.3x bandwidth advantage, and 4x memory capacity advantage leave no ambiguity in raw capability. The 32 ray tracing cores versus 6, and 4096 shading units versus 768, reinforce this conclusion. Users who need high-resolution rendering, large texture datasets, or ray-traced visuals should select the Arc B770 without hesitation.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 serves a different purpose entirely. Its 50 W TDP, single-slot design, and lack of power connectors make it suitable for compact or low-power systems where the Arc B770's 225 W draw and dual-slot cooler would not fit. The RTX 4010's 4 GB memory and 96.00 GB/s bandwidth limit it to lighter workloads, but its 18th percentile ranking and close scores to the RTX 4060 Ti variants suggest it performs adequately for its class. Its 24 tensor cores provide dedicated AI acceleration that the Arc B770 cannot match based on recorded data.

The benchmark data, while sparse, supports this split. The RTX 4010's single recorded score of 2893 places it in a cluster with cards scoring between 2907 and 2923, all within 1%. The Arc B770's 50th percentile ranking and vastly superior specifications indicate it belongs in a higher performance tier, even without a direct benchmark measurement. The choice between these two GPUs is not about performance equivalence but about matching hardware to system constraints. The Arc B770 wins on capability; the RTX 4010 wins on efficiency and footprint. Neither card addresses the other's strengths.