Intel Arc G3 vs Intel Arc Pro B50 Comparison
Intel Arc G3
Arc Pro B50
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Arc G3 vs Intel Arc Pro B50
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The Intel Arc G3 and Intel Arc Pro B50 do not share any direct head-to-head benchmark results in the database, so the comparison relies on the recorded performance data for the Arc Pro B50 and the architectural capabilities of the Arc G3. The Arc Pro B50 shows a substantial performance profile across multiple DirectX and compute workloads. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the Arc Pro B50 records a score of 1604. PassMark results for the Arc Pro B50 show a G3D score of 12553, a G2D score of 717, and a GPU compute score of 6037. Legacy DirectX performance on the Arc Pro B50 is mixed, with DirectX 9 scoring 144, DirectX 11 scoring 100, DirectX 12 scoring 64, and DirectX 10 scoring 58.
The Arc G3 has no benchmark scores recorded in the database, and its average benchmark score is listed as 0. The Arc Pro B50, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 2660 and sits at the 17th percentile among all GPUs. The Arc G3 is placed at the 50th percentile, though this is not backed by any measured workload results. The Arc Pro B50 delivers 10.65 TFLOPS of FP32 compute and 21.30 TFLOPS of FP16 compute with a 2:1 ratio. The Arc G3 delivers 6.144 TFLOPS of FP32 and 12.29 TFLOPS of FP16 with the same 2:1 ratio. The Arc Pro B50 therefore offers roughly 73% higher FP32 throughput and 73% higher FP16 throughput based on the recorded specifications.
Pixel throughput favors the Arc G3 slightly. The Arc G3 achieves 48.00 GPixel/s, while the Arc Pro B50 achieves 41.60 GPixel/s. Texture throughput heavily favors the Arc Pro B50, which records 332.8 GTexel/s against the Arc G3's 96.00 GTexel/s. The Arc Pro B50's texture rate is roughly 3.5 times that of the Arc G3, a direct result of its 128 texture mapping units versus 40 on the Arc G3.
The Verdict
The recorded data indicates a clear split in intended roles. The Arc Pro B50 is the stronger compute and texture performer, with 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, and 16 ray tracing cores. Its 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128 bit bus delivers 224.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Arc G3 uses system shared memory with bandwidth described as system dependent, which places it at a structural disadvantage in memory-intensive workloads. The Arc G3 counters with a smaller footprint, a 25 W TDP, and an integrated graphics package, making it suitable for compact systems where discrete cards are not an option.
Benchmark results indicate the Arc Pro B50 sits near several older and lower-end discrete GPUs. Its average score of 2660 is within 0.1% of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030, within 0.2% of the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M, and 0.6% above the NVIDIA GeForce GT 440. The Arc Pro B50 trails the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER by 1.1% in average score. These comparisons show the Arc Pro B50 performing in the entry-level discrete segment, despite its professional labeling. The Arc G3, with no measured scores, cannot be positioned relative to these rivals. The database places it at the 50th percentile overall, but without recorded workloads this metric lacks the same evidentiary weight as the Arc Pro B50's measured results.
For applications requiring sustained rendering throughput, texture-heavy workloads, or dedicated video memory, the Arc Pro B50 is the clear choice from the data. For low-power integrated designs where the GPU must share system resources and physical space is limited, the Arc G3 is the only option of the two, given its IGP form factor and 25 W TDP.
Architecture Differences
The Arc G3 uses the Xe3-LPG architecture and is built on Intel's Panther Lake generation, specifically the Arc Graphics-M line. It is fabricated on a 3 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Arc Pro B50 uses the Xe2-HPG architecture from the Battlemage Pro Series, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The Arc G3 has 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, 20 ROPs, and 10 ray tracing cores. The Arc Pro B50 has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 16 ROPs, and 16 ray tracing cores. The Arc Pro B50 is a discrete part with a dual-slot form factor, a 167 mm length, 69 mm height, and 40 mm width. The Arc G3 is an integrated graphics processor with no slot width and no power connectors.
The Arc Pro B50 has a known transistor count of 19,600 million on a 272 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 72.1 million transistors per square millimeter. The Arc G3's transistor count and die size are listed as unknown. The Arc Pro B50 uses GDDR6 memory with 16 GB capacity, a 128 bit bus, and 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Arc G3 relies on system shared memory, with bus width and bandwidth described as system dependent. The Arc Pro B50 uses a PCIe 5.0 x8 interface, while the Arc G3 uses an integrated graphics interface with no external bus. The Arc Pro B50 offers four mini-DisplayPort 2.1 outputs, while the Arc G3's display outputs are described as portable device dependent.
Both GPUs support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Neither has tensor cores listed. The Arc G3 boosts to 2400 MHz from a 300 MHz base clock, while the Arc Pro B50 boosts to 2600 MHz from a 1700 MHz base clock. The Arc Pro B50's memory runs at 1750 MHz with 14 Gbps effective speed. The Arc G3's memory clock is tied to system shared memory.
Specification Differences
The Arc G3 and Arc Pro B50 differ across every major specification category. Process node: 3 nm for the Arc G3, 5 nm for the Arc Pro B50. Foundry: Intel for the Arc G3, TSMC for the Arc Pro B50. Chip: Panther Lake for the Arc G3, BMG-G21 for the Arc Pro B50. Architecture: Xe3-LPG versus Xe2-HPG. Generation: Arc Graphics-M (Panther Lake) versus Battlemage (Pro Series).
Clock speeds differ significantly. The Arc G3 has a 300 MHz base and 2400 MHz boost. The Arc Pro B50 has a 1700 MHz base and 2600 MHz boost. Memory configuration is fundamentally different: the Arc G3 uses system shared memory with no dedicated capacity, type, bus width, or bandwidth of its own, while the Arc Pro B50 has 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 128 bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth.
Compute resources differ. The Arc G3 has 1280 shading units, 40 TMUs, 20 ROPs, and 10 ray tracing cores. The Arc Pro B50 has 2048 shading units, 128 TMUs, 16 ROPs, and 16 ray tracing cores. Pixel rate is 48.00 GPixel/s for the Arc G3 and 41.60 GPixel/s for the Arc Pro B50. Texture rate is 96.00 GTexel/s for the Arc G3 and 332.8 GTexel/s for the Arc Pro B50. FP32 compute is 6.144 TFLOPS versus 10.65 TFLOPS. FP16 compute is 12.29 TFLOPS versus 21.30 TFLOPS.
Power and physical specifications differ. The Arc G3 has a 25 W TDP, is an IGP with no power connectors, and no suggested PSU. The Arc Pro B50 has a 70 W TDP, is dual-slot, uses no external power connectors, and has a suggested PSU of 250 W. The Arc G3 has no listed dimensions. The Arc Pro B50 measures 167 mm by 69 mm by 40 mm. The Arc Pro B50 has a launch MSRP of 349 USD. The Arc G3 has no launch MSRP listed.
FAQ
Q: Which GPU has higher FP32 compute performance?
A: The Intel Arc Pro B50 delivers 10.65 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, while the Intel Arc G3 delivers 6.144 TFLOPS. The Arc Pro B50 is roughly 73% higher based on the recorded specifications.
Q: How does the Arc Pro B50 compare to its nearest rivals?
A: The Arc Pro B50 has an average benchmark score of 2660. It is 0.1% below the NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030, 0.2% below the NVIDIA Quadro K1100M, 0.6% above the NVIDIA GeForce GT 440, and 1.1% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 SUPER.
Q: What memory configurations do the two GPUs use?
A: The Arc Pro B50 uses 16 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 128 bit bus with 224.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Arc G3 uses system shared memory, with its bandwidth described as system dependent.
Q: What are the process nodes for each GPU?
A: The Arc G3 is fabricated on a 3 nm process at Intel. The Arc Pro B50 is fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC.
Q: Which GPU has more texture mapping units and what does that mean for texture rate?
A: The Arc Pro B50 has 128 TMUs and achieves 332.8 GTexel/s. The Arc G3 has 40 TMUs and achieves 96.00 GTexel/s. The Arc Pro B50's texture rate is roughly 3.5 times higher.
Q: What is the power draw of each GPU?
A: The Arc G3 has a 25 W TDP and is an integrated graphics processor. The Arc Pro B50 has a 70 W TDP, is a dual-slot discrete card, and has a suggested PSU of 250 W.