Intel Arc B770 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Comparison

Intel Arc B770 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060

The database shows two very different approaches to the mid-range graphics card segment. The Intel Arc B770 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 both target similar performance levels, yet the recorded specifications and benchmark results indicate they achieve this through fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel Arc B770, based on the Xe2-HPG architecture and the BMG-G31 chip, offers a larger die, more memory, and higher raw throughput in several key metrics. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, built on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture with the GB206 chip, counters with a smaller, denser design, higher clock speeds, and a significantly lower power draw. The available data does not include direct head-to-head benchmark results between these two cards, but the individual measurements and the rival comparison data for the RTX 5060 provide a basis for analysis. The RTX 5060 holds a percentile ranking of 72 among all GPUs, while the Arc B770 sits at the 50th percentile. This difference in percentile ranking suggests that, in the broader database, the RTX 5060 outperforms a larger portion of the field.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split in suitability. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 is the card for users who prioritize efficiency and compact physical dimensions. Its 145 W power draw, 300 W suggested power supply, and 241 mm length make it a straightforward fit for smaller builds. Its 8 GB of GDDR7 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth serve the needs of standard 1080p gaming workloads. The Intel Arc B770, conversely, is the choice for users who need large memory capacity and higher pixel throughput. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256 bit bus, delivering 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth, doubles the capacity of the RTX 5060. The Arc B770 also delivers a much higher pixel rate of 307.2 GPixel/s compared to 119.9 GPixel/s for the RTX 5060, which suggests an advantage in fill-rate bound scenarios. The RTX 5060, however, posts a higher average benchmark score of 26331, and its nearest rivals in the database, such as the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT at 26011, trail it by 1.2 percent. The Arc B770 has no recorded benchmark scores or nearest rivals in the database, which limits direct quantitative comparison. Based strictly on the available data, the RTX 5060 appears to be the more consistently competitive card in tested workloads, while the Arc B770 presents a compelling case for memory-heavy tasks.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 5060 wins on computational efficiency and practical usability. Its 19.18 TFLOPS of FP32 performance nearly matches the 19.66 TFLOPS of the Arc B770, but it does so while drawing 80 W less power. The RTX 5060 also has a compute score of 10899 in the Passmark GPU compute test, which offers a measure of its general-purpose processing capability. Its clock speeds are higher, with a boost of 2497 MHz versus 2400 MHz for the Arc B770. The RTX 5060 includes 120 tensor cores, a feature absent from the recorded data for the Arc B770, which positions it for AI-accelerated workloads. The Arc B770 wins on memory capacity and rasterization throughput. Its 16 GB memory pool is double that of the RTX 5060, and its 512.0 GB/s bandwidth exceeds the 448.0 GB/s of its rival. The texture rate of the Arc B770, 614.4 GTexel/s, is more than double the 299.6 GTexel/s of the RTX 5060. The Arc B770 also has more shading units, 4096 versus 3840, and more ROPs, 128 versus 48. These figures indicate that the Arc B770 is designed to excel in scenarios that stress texture mapping and pixel output.

Architecture Differences

The two cards diverge sharply in their architectural configurations. The Intel Arc B770 uses the Xe2-HPG architecture on a 368 mm² die, built on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 uses the Blackwell 2.0 architecture on a much smaller 181 mm² die, also on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The RTX 5060 has 21,900 million transistors, which translates to a transistor density of 121.0 million per mm². The transistor count for the Arc B770 is not recorded in the database. The Arc B770 has 4096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, 128 ROPs, and 32 ray tracing cores. The RTX 5060 has 3840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, 48 ROPs, 30 ray tracing cores, and 120 tensor cores. The memory subsystems differ as well. The Arc B770 uses 16 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 256 bit bus, while the RTX 5060 uses 8 GB of GDDR7 memory with a 128 bit bus. The memory clock for the Arc B770 is 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed, while the RTX 5060 runs at 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed. The FP16 performance also shows a key divergence: the Arc B770 delivers 39.32 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio, while the RTX 5060 delivers 19.18 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio. This indicates that the Arc B770 has dedicated or accelerated FP16 throughput, whereas the RTX 5060 processes FP16 at the same rate as FP32.

FAQ

Q: Which card has more memory?

The Intel Arc B770 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 has 8 GB of GDDR7 memory.

Q: How do their power requirements compare?

The RTX 5060 has a 145 W power draw and requires a 300 W power supply. The Arc B770 has a 225 W power draw and requires a 550 W power supply.

Q: Which card has a higher boost clock?

The RTX 5060 has a boost clock of 2497 MHz, which is higher than the 2400 MHz boost clock of the Arc B770.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the RTX 5060?

The RTX 5060 has an average benchmark score of 26331, with a percentile ranking of 72 among all GPUs. No benchmark scores are recorded for the Arc B770.

Q: Do both cards support the same APIs?

Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: How do their display outputs differ?

The Arc B770 has 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1 outputs. The RTX 5060 has 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b outputs.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two cards, so the comparison relies on the recorded individual scores and the rival data for the RTX 5060. The RTX 5060 shows a strong performance profile across multiple tests. In the 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, it scores 3628. In Geekbench OpenCL, it scores 112787, and in Geekbench Vulkan, it scores 113321. The Passmark tests show a G3D score of 20891 and a GPU compute score of 10899. The average benchmark score of 26331 places it in the 72nd percentile of all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Radeon 860M with an average score of 26401, which is 0.3 percent higher, and the AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT with an average score of 26011, which is 1.2 percent lower. The Intel Arc B770 has no recorded benchmarks, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database. This absence of data means the Arc B770 cannot be directly compared to the RTX 5060 in measured tests. The available information for the Arc B770 is limited to its theoretical specifications, which show advantages in pixel rate, texture rate, and memory capacity, but do not confirm real-world performance.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ in nearly every recorded specification category. The Intel Arc B770 uses the BMG-G31 chip with the Xe2-HPG architecture, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 uses the GB206 chip with the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The Arc B770 has a die size of 368 mm², while the RTX 5060 has a die size of 181 mm². The RTX 5060 has a recorded transistor count of 21,900 million and a transistor density of 121.0M per mm², while the Arc B770 has no recorded transistor data. The base clock of the Arc B770 is 2100 MHz, and the base clock of the RTX 5060 is 2280 MHz. The boost clock of the Arc B770 is 2400 MHz, and the boost clock of the RTX 5060 is 2497 MHz. The memory configuration differs: the Arc B770 has 16 GB of GDDR6 with a 256 bit bus and 512.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the RTX 5060 has 8 GB of GDDR7 with a 128 bit bus and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth. The memory clock for the Arc B770 is 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective speed, while the RTX 5060 has a memory clock of 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective speed. The Arc B770 has 4096 shading units, 256 TMUs, 128 ROPs, and 32 ray tracing cores. The RTX 5060 has 3840 shading units, 120 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 30 ray tracing cores, and 120 tensor cores. The pixel rate of the Arc B770 is 307.2 GPixel/s versus 119.9 GPixel/s for the RTX 5060. The texture rate of the Arc B770 is 614.4 GTexel/s versus 299.6 GTexel/s for the RTX 5060. The FP32 performance is close, with the Arc B770 at 19.66 TFLOPS and the RTX 5060 at 19.18 TFLOPS. The FP16 performance differs significantly: the Arc B770 delivers 39.32 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio, while the RTX 5060 delivers 19.18 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio. The power draw is 225 W for the Arc B770 and 145 W for the RTX 5060. The power connectors are 1x 6-pin plus 1x 8-pin for the Arc B770 and 1x 8-pin for the RTX 5060. The suggested power supply is 550 W for the Arc B770 and 300 W for the RTX 5060. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x16 for the Arc B770 and PCIe 5.0 x8 for the RTX 5060. The display outputs are 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1 for the Arc B770, and 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b for the RTX 5060. The RTX 5060 has recorded dimensions of 241 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. The Arc B770 has no recorded dimensions. The RTX 5060 has a launch MSRP of 299 USD. The production status of the RTX 5060 is active, and its predecessor is the GeForce 40 series. The Arc B770 has no recorded production status, and its predecessor is listed as Alchemist.