Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 Comparison
Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual
GeForce RTX 4010
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The database contains no shared benchmark entries for the Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010. There are no head-to-head test results logged, so a direct comparison of measured performance across identical workloads cannot be established from the recorded data. The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual has no benchmark scores attached to its entry, while the RTX 4010 has a single 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result of 2893 points, placing it at the 18th percentile among all GPUs in the database.
Without overlapping tests, the only quantitative comparison available is through the RTX 4010's nearest rivals. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad score sits 0.5% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB, 0.6% below the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF, 0.7% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB, and 1% below the NVIDIA Quadro P600. These deltas are all negative, meaning the RTX 4010 trails each of these four cards in this specific workload, though the margins are narrow, ranging from half a percent to a full percent.
The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual's theoretical compute figures do offer a reference point for its raw capabilities, even absent benchmark runs. Its FP32 throughput is 12.29 TFLOPS, its FP16 throughput is 24.58 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, its pixel rate is 192.0 GPixel/s, and its texture rate is 384.0 GTexel/s. The RTX 4010 delivers 2.706 TFLOPS for both FP32 and FP16 with a 1:1 ratio, a pixel rate of 28.19 GPixel/s, and a texture rate of 42.29 GTexel/s. These numbers indicate the Intel card operates in a much higher performance tier on paper, but the absence of actual benchmark data for the Arc Pro B60 prevents a verified score comparison.
Where Each One Wins
The recorded data shows a clear split in intended workloads. The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual is positioned for professional use cases, as indicated by its "Pro Series" generation label and its 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 456.0 GB/s of bandwidth. This memory configuration supports large datasets and complex scenes, which aligns with content creation, rendering, and compute-oriented tasks. Its 20 ray tracing cores and support for DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4 also point toward modern graphics workloads with ray tracing requirements.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010, by contrast, sits in the GeForce 40-series consumer lineup, built on the Ampere architecture with the GA107 chip. Its 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus delivers 96.00 GB/s of bandwidth, which is a small fraction of the Intel card's capacity. This makes the RTX 4010 suited to lighter workloads, such as basic display output, low-resolution gaming, or entry-level productivity tasks. Its 50 W TDP and lack of power connectors reinforce this position, as do its single-slot cooler and compact 163 mm length.
The benchmark percentile data further separates the two. The RTX 4010 sits at the 18th percentile among all GPUs, indicating it performs below the majority of the database's tracked graphics cards. The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual holds a 50th percentile rank, placing it exactly at the midpoint of all GPUs in the database. Even though the Intel card has no logged benchmark scores, its percentile assignment suggests it is expected to perform in the median range, while the RTX 4010 is expected to perform in the lower quartile.
Process node and transistor counts also differentiate their capabilities. The Intel card uses a 5 nm process at TSMC with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 72.1M per mm². The RTX 4010 uses an 8 nm process at Samsung with 8,700 million transistors on a 200 mm² die, for a density of 43.5M per mm². The Intel chip's higher density and newer node indicate a more advanced manufacturing process, which typically enables higher performance per watt and more complex compute features.
FAQ
Q: Which GPU has more memory bandwidth?
A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual has 456.0 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 has 96.00 GB/s of memory bandwidth.
Q: What is the RTX 4010's benchmark score and how does it compare to its nearest rivals?
A: The RTX 4010 scored 2893 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12. Its nearest rivals are the RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB at 2907 (0.5% higher), the RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF at 2910 (0.6% higher), the RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB at 2913 (0.7% higher), and the Quadro P600 at 2923 (1% higher).
Q: What are the TDP requirements for each card?
A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual has a TDP of 400 W and requires a suggested PSU of 800 W. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 has a TDP of 50 W and requires a suggested PSU of 250 W.
Q: Do both cards support the same graphics APIs?
A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.
Q: What are the display outputs on each card?
A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual has 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.1. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 has 4x mini-DisplayPort 1.4a.
Q: Which card has more shading units and ray tracing cores?
A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual has 2560 shading units and 20 ray tracing cores. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 has 768 shading units and 6 ray tracing cores.
Specification Differences
The two cards diverge substantially across nearly every specification field. The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual uses a 5 nm process at TSMC, while the RTX 4010 uses an 8 nm process at Samsung. The Intel chip packs 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die, while the NVIDIA chip has 8,700 million transistors on a 200 mm² die. Transistor density is 72.1M per mm² for Intel and 43.5M per mm² for NVIDIA.
Clock speeds differ widely. The Intel card has a base clock of 2000 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz, with memory clocked at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective). The RTX 4010 has a base clock of 1417 MHz and a boost clock of 1762 MHz, with memory clocked at 1500 MHz (12 Gbps effective). Memory size is 24 GB GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus for Intel versus 4 GB GDDR6 on a 64-bit bus for NVIDIA. Bandwidth is 456.0 GB/s versus 96.00 GB/s.
Compute resources also differ. The Intel card has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units. The RTX 4010 has 768 shading units, 24 texture mapping units, and 16 raster output units. Ray tracing cores are 20 versus 6, and the Intel card has no tensor cores listed while the RTX 4010 has 24 tensor cores. Pixel rate is 192.0 GPixel/s for Intel and 28.19 GPixel/s for NVIDIA. Texture rate is 384.0 GTexel/s versus 42.29 GTexel/s. FP32 compute is 12.29 TFLOPS versus 2.706 TFLOPS, and FP16 is 24.58 TFLOPS (2:1) versus 2.706 TFLOPS (1:1).
Power and physical specs diverge as well. The Intel card has a TDP of 400 W, a dual-slot cooler, a 1x 16-pin power connector, and a suggested PSU of 800 W. The RTX 4010 has a TDP of 50 W, a single-slot cooler, no power connectors, and a suggested PSU of 250 W. Bus interface is PCIe 5.0 x8 for Intel and PCIe 4.0 x8 for NVIDIA. Dimensions are 300 mm length, 110 mm height, and 40 mm width for Intel, versus 163 mm length and 69 mm height for NVIDIA, with no width listed. The Intel card was released on 2025-09-04, while the RTX 4010 was released on 2024-04-15. The Intel card has a launch MSRP of 1,199 USD. The RTX 4010 has no launch MSRP recorded.
Architecture Differences
The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture, using the BMG-G21 chip and belongs to the Battlemage (Pro Series) generation. Its 5 nm TSMC process and 19,600 million transistors indicate a modern, high-density design. The architecture supports 20 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores in the recorded data. The memory interface is 192-bit GDDR6 with 19 Gbps effective speed.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 uses the Ampere architecture with the GA107 chip, part of the GeForce 40-series generation. Its 8 nm Samsung process and 8,700 million transistors represent an older manufacturing node. The architecture includes 6 ray tracing cores and 24 tensor cores, which support NVIDIA's dedicated AI and ray tracing features. The memory interface is 64-bit GDDR6 with 12 Gbps effective speed.
The Intel card's FP16 performance is double its FP32 performance, indicating a 2:1 ratio that is typical for architectures with dedicated half-precision throughput. The NVIDIA card's FP16 and FP32 are identical at 2.706 TFLOPS, reflecting a 1:1 ratio. This difference suggests the Intel architecture can accelerate half-precision workloads more effectively, while the NVIDIA card treats both precisions equally.
Display output standards also differ. The Intel card provides mini-DisplayPort 2.1, which supports newer display protocols. The RTX 4010 provides mini-DisplayPort 1.4a, an earlier version of the standard. Both cards offer four such outputs. The bus interface differs with PCIe 5.0 x8 for Intel versus PCIe 4.0 x8 for NVIDIA, giving the Intel card a newer and faster host connection.
The Verdict
The data shows two graphics cards aimed at entirely different segments. The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual is a professional workstation card with high compute throughput, large memory capacity, and a robust power envelope. Its 24 GB memory, 456.0 GB/s bandwidth, 12.29 TFLOPS FP32, and 20 ray tracing cores make it suitable for demanding rendering, simulation, and compute tasks. Its 50th percentile rank among all GPUs and its 1,199 USD launch MSRP position it as a mid-range professional option.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4010 is a low-power consumer card with modest specifications. Its 4 GB memory, 96.00 GB/s bandwidth, 2.706 TFLOPS FP32, and 6 ray tracing cores limit it to lighter workloads. Its 18th percentile rank and single benchmark score of 2893 in 3DMark Steel Nomad confirm its position near the lower end of the performance spectrum. The 50 W TDP and single-slot design make it easy to install in compact systems, but the recorded data shows it trails its nearest rivals in the one benchmark where it has a score.
For users requiring substantial memory capacity, high bandwidth, and professional-grade compute, the Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual is the clear choice based on the specifications. For users who need a low-profile, low-power card for basic display or entry-level tasks, the RTX 4010 fits that role, but its benchmark performance is within 1% of several higher-tier cards, which suggests alternatives may offer similar results. The absence of head-to-head benchmark data means the verdict rests on the specification differences and the RTX 4010's relative performance against its own rivals, not on direct measured comparisons between the two cards.