Intel Arc B770 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GB205 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for the Intel Arc B770 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GB205. Consequently, there are no measurable wins for either product in this comparison. The absence of benchmark data means that no performance deltas, percentage leads, or score comparisons can be derived from the database. Both products show a percentile rank of 50 against all GPUs, indicating a median standing within the broader database, but this does not translate into a relative performance advantage between the two cards without concrete test results. The database records zero wins for each item, and the average benchmark score for both is listed as zero, underscoring the lack of empirical performance measurements available for this pairing.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Arc B770 is built on the BMG-G31 chip using the Xe2-HPG architecture, representing the Battlemage generation within the Arc 7 family. This architecture is manufactured on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 368 mm². The transistor count for this chip is listed as unknown in the database, and no transistor density figure is provided. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GB205 uses the GB205 chip with the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, part of the GeForce 50 series. It is also fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, but the die is smaller at 263 mm². The RTX 5060's transistor count is recorded as 31,100 million, with a transistor density of 118.3M per mm². The Intel chip's larger physical size and unknown transistor count suggest a different allocation of resources across the die, but without density data, direct efficiency analysis remains limited.

Clock behavior differs notably between the two. The Arc B770 has a base clock of 2100 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, while the RTX 5060 runs a base of 2280 MHz and a boost of 2497 MHz. The NVIDIA card operates at higher frequencies on both ends. Memory clocks are also distinct: the Arc B770 uses 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective transfer, whereas the RTX 5060 uses 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective. The RTX 5060's higher effective memory speed compensates for its narrower bus. In terms of memory configuration, the Intel card offers 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, yielding 512.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The NVIDIA card provides 8 GB of GDDR7 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 448.0 GB/s. The Arc B770 holds a clear capacity advantage with double the memory, while the RTX 5060's GDDR7 type and higher effective clock narrow the bandwidth gap.

Compute resources show a mixed picture. The Arc B770 has 4096 shading units, 256 texture mapping units, and 128 render output units, alongside 32 ray tracing cores. The RTX 5060 has 3840 shading units, 120 TMUs, and 48 ROPs, with 30 ray tracing cores and 120 tensor cores. The Intel card leads in raw shading, texture, and rasterization hardware, while the NVIDIA card brings a substantial number of tensor cores for AI workloads. Pixel and texture rates reflect these differences: the Arc B770 reaches 307.2 GPixel/s and 614.4 GTexel/s, while the RTX 5060 achieves 119.9 GPixel/s and 299.6 GTexel/s. Floating-point performance is nearly identical: the Arc B770 delivers 19.66 TFLOPS FP32 and 39.32 TFLOPS FP16 with a 2:1 ratio, while the RTX 5060 delivers 19.18 TFLOPS FP32 and 19.18 TFLOPS FP16 with a 1:1 ratio. The Intel card doubles its FP16 throughput, whereas the NVIDIA card's FP16 matches its FP32 rate.

Power and interface specifications also diverge. The Arc B770 has a TDP of 225 W and requires a 550 W suggested PSU, using one 6-pin and one 8-pin power connector. The RTX 5060 has a TDP of 145 W and a 300 W suggested PSU, using a single 8-pin connector. The Intel card connects via PCIe 4.0 x16, while the NVIDIA card uses PCIe 5.0 x8. Display outputs show minor revision differences: the Arc B770 has 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1, while the RTX 5060 has 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

FAQ

Q: Which graphics card has more memory?

A: The Intel Arc B770 has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, which is double the 8 GB of GDDR7 found on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GB205.

Q: How do their memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The Arc B770 delivers 512.0 GB/s over a 256-bit bus, while the RTX 5060 provides 448.0 GB/s over a 128-bit bus. The Intel card maintains a bandwidth lead despite the NVIDIA card's faster effective memory clock of 28 Gbps versus 16 Gbps.

Q: What are the power consumption differences?

A: The Arc B770 has a TDP of 225 W with a suggested PSU of 550 W and uses two power connectors (1x 6-pin and 1x 8-pin). The RTX 5060 has a TDP of 145 W with a suggested PSU of 300 W and uses a single 8-pin connector.

Q: Which card has a higher boost clock?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GB205 has a boost clock of 2497 MHz, which is higher than the Intel Arc B770's boost clock of 2400 MHz.

Q: Are there differences in FP16 performance?

A: Yes. The Arc B770 achieves 39.32 TFLOPS FP16 using a 2:1 ratio, while the RTX 5060 achieves 19.18 TFLOPS FP16 at a 1:1 ratio. The Intel card offers double the FP16 throughput.

Q: What is the physical size of each card?

A: The RTX 5060 measures 241 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. Physical dimensions for the Arc B770 are not recorded in the database. Both are dual-slot cards.

Specification Differences

The database records several fields where the two products diverge. The Intel Arc B770 uses the BMG-G31 chip with Xe2-HPG architecture, while the NVIDIA card uses the GB205 chip with Blackwell 2.0 architecture. Die size differs: 368 mm² for Intel versus 263 mm² for NVIDIA. Transistor count is unknown for Intel, while NVIDIA lists 31,100 million, with a density of 118.3M per mm². Base clock: 2100 MHz for Intel, 2280 MHz for NVIDIA. Boost clock: 2400 MHz for Intel, 2497 MHz for NVIDIA. Memory clock: 2000 MHz / 16 Gbps effective for Intel, 1750 MHz / 28 Gbps effective for NVIDIA. Memory size: 16 GB versus 8 GB. Memory type: GDDR6 versus GDDR7. Bus width: 256 bit versus 128 bit. Bandwidth: 512.0 GB/s versus 448.0 GB/s. Shading units: 4096 versus 3840. TMUs: 256 versus 120. ROPs: 128 versus 48. RT cores: 32 versus 30. Tensor cores: not listed for Intel, 120 for NVIDIA. Pixel rate: 307.2 GPixel/s versus 119.9 GPixel/s. Texture rate: 614.4 GTexel/s versus 299.6 GTexel/s. FP32: 19.66 TFLOPS versus 19.18 TFLOPS. FP16: 39.32 TFLOPS (2:1) versus 19.18 TFLOPS (1:1). TDP: 225 W versus 145 W. Power connectors: 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin for Intel, 1x 8-pin for NVIDIA. Suggested PSU: 550 W versus 300 W. Bus interface: PCIe 4.0 x16 versus PCIe 5.0 x8. Display outputs: Intel has HDMI 2.1a and DisplayPort 2.1, NVIDIA has HDMI 2.1b and DisplayPort 2.1b. Dimensions are listed only for NVIDIA: 241 mm length, 111 mm height, 40 mm width. Production status is Active for NVIDIA, not listed for Intel. Release dates: Intel on 2025-12-31, NVIDIA on 2026-05-31. Predecessors: Alchemist for Intel, GeForce 40 for NVIDIA. Successor: none for Intel, GeForce 60 for NVIDIA. The RTX 5060 has a launch MSRP of 299 USD, while the Arc B770 has no launch MSRP recorded.

The Verdict

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Arc B770 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GB205 present distinct profiles without head-to-head benchmark results to separate them. The Intel card offers substantially more memory at 16 GB compared to 8 GB, higher pixel and texture rates, and superior FP16 compute throughput. It also has a larger die and more shading units, TMUs, and ROPs. The NVIDIA card counters with a smaller die, a higher boost clock, lower power consumption at 145 W versus 225 W, and a lower suggested PSU requirement. It also includes tensor cores, which the Intel card does not list, and a faster effective memory clock at 28 Gbps. The RTX 5060 has a recorded production status of Active, a successor in GeForce 60, and a launch MSRP of 299 USD. The Arc B770 lacks a production status and successor in the database. The choice between them depends on whether the workload prioritizes memory capacity and raw rasterization throughput or power efficiency and AI-oriented tensor hardware. The data shows the Intel card as the stronger candidate for memory-intensive tasks and FP16 compute, while the NVIDIA card holds advantages in clock speed, power draw, and tensor support.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Arc B770 wins on memory capacity, providing 16 GB versus 8 GB, which benefits workloads that require large data sets. It also leads in bandwidth at 512.0 GB/s, shading units at 4096, texture units at 256, and render output units at 128. Its pixel rate of 307.2 GPixel/s and texture rate of 614.4 GTexel/s are more than double those of the RTX 5060. The FP16 performance of 39.32 TFLOPS gives it a clear edge in mixed-precision compute scenarios. The larger die and PCIe 4.0 x16 interface are additional differentiating factors.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GB205 wins on power efficiency, with a TDP of 145 W and a suggested PSU of 300 W, making it a lighter load on system power. It has a higher boost clock at 2497 MHz and a faster effective memory clock at 28 Gbps. The inclusion of 120 tensor cores provides dedicated hardware for AI-related computations that the Intel card does not list. The RTX 5060 also has a smaller die at 263 mm², a PCIe 5.0 x8 interface, and recorded physical dimensions. Its production status is Active, and it has a defined successor in GeForce 60. The launch MSRP of 299 USD is recorded for the NVIDIA card, while the Intel card has no such figure.