Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Max-Q Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database holds no recorded head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Max-Q. The winsA and winsB fields both show 0, indicating that no direct comparative tests have been logged. Similarly, the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty, meaning there are no per-application scores to walk through. What can be analyzed instead is the raw specification data, which reveals substantial differences in compute capacity, memory throughput, and power envelopes.

The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual delivers 12.29 TFLOPS of FP32 compute, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Max-Q delivers 8.218 TFLOPS. This puts the Intel part ahead by roughly 49.5% in raw shader throughput. The FP16 figures widen the gap further: the Intel card reaches 24.58 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, whereas the NVIDIA part stays at 8.218 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio. For workloads that utilize FP16 operations, the Intel card offers three times the throughput.

Memory bandwidth tells a similar story. The Arc Pro B60 Dual uses a 192-bit bus with 24 GB of GDDR6 at 456.0 GB/s. The RTX 4050 Max-Q uses a 96-bit bus with 6 GB of GDDR6 at 192.0 GB/s. The Intel card provides 2.375 times the bandwidth, which directly impacts texture-heavy scenes, large dataset transfers, and high-resolution rendering. The pixel rate on the Intel card is 192.0 GPixel/s versus 77.04 GPixel/s on the NVIDIA part, a 2.49x advantage. Texture rate follows: 384.0 GTexel/s versus 128.4 GTexel/s, a 2.99x lead for Intel.

Clock speeds differ significantly. The Arc Pro B60 Dual runs at a base of 2000 MHz and boosts to 2400 MHz, while the RTX 4050 Max-Q has a base of 1140 MHz and a boost of 1605 MHz. The Intel card operates at much higher frequencies, which contributes to its compute advantages. Yet the power draw is starkly different: the Intel card has a TDP of 400 W, while the RTX 4050 Max-Q has a TDP of 35 W. The NVIDIA part uses about 8.75% of the power that Intel requires, making it far more efficient per watt, though the database does not record a direct efficiency metric.

The RTX 4050 Max-Q includes 80 tensor cores, a feature set that the Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual does not list (tensorCores is null). Both cards have 20 RT cores and 2560 shading units, but the TMU and ROP counts differ: Intel has 160 TMUs and 80 ROPs, while NVIDIA has 80 TMUs and 48 ROPs. The Intel card doubles the texture units and nearly doubles the render output units.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded specifications, the Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual wins in every compute and memory throughput category. It has higher FP32 and FP16 performance, more bandwidth, higher pixel and texture rates, and more TMUs and ROPs. It also has a much larger memory pool at 24 GB versus 6 GB, which matters for datasets that exceed the smaller buffer. The bus width of 192 bit versus 96 bit allows the Intel card to move more data per cycle, and the PCIe 5.0 x8 interface provides double the per-lane bandwidth compared to the PCIe 4.0 x8 interface on the NVIDIA part.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Max-Q wins in power efficiency and form factor. Its 35 W TDP is dramatically lower than the 400 W TDP of the Intel card, and it requires no power connectors, whereas the Intel card uses a 16-pin connector and suggests an 800 W power supply. The RTX 4050 Max-Q is an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with no slot width, making it suitable for thin portable devices, while the Intel card is a dual-slot, 300 mm long, 110 mm high, 40 mm wide expansion card. The NVIDIA part also has a higher transistor density at 118.9M per mm² versus 72.1M per mm², indicating a more compact design on a 159 mm² die versus 272 mm².

In ray tracing, both cards have 20 RT cores, so the raw RT core count is equal. However, the RTX 4050 Max-Q also includes 80 tensor cores, which the Intel card lacks entirely. This gives NVIDIA a clear advantage in AI-accelerated workloads such as DLSS-style upscaling or tensor-based inference, though the database does not list specific performance numbers for these features.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual uses the BMG-G21 chip based on the Xe2-HPG architecture, part of the Battlemage Pro Series generation. It is fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Max-Q uses the AD107 chip based on the Ada Lovelace architecture, part of the GeForce 40 Mobile series. It is also fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, but with 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die. The transistor counts are close, but the die area differs by 113 mm², leading to a notable density difference: 118.9M transistors per mm² for NVIDIA versus 72.1M for Intel.

The Intel card has a base clock of 2000 MHz and a boost clock of 2400 MHz. The NVIDIA card has a base clock of 1140 MHz and a boost clock of 1605 MHz. The Intel card’s memory clock is 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective, while the NVIDIA card’s memory clock is 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective. The memory type is GDDR6 for both, but the bus width and capacity differ as described earlier.

The Intel card uses a PCIe 5.0 x8 bus interface, while the NVIDIA card uses PCIe 4.0 x8. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Display outputs differ: the Intel card provides 4x mini-DisplayPort 2.1, whereas the NVIDIA card’s outputs are listed as “Portable Device Dependent,” reflecting its mobile IGP nature. The Intel card has a dual-slot width, a 16-pin power connector, and an 800 W suggested PSU. The NVIDIA card has a slot width of IGP, no power connectors, and no suggested PSU.

The release dates differ. The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual was released on 2025-09-04, while the RTX 4050 Max-Q was released on 2023-01-02. The NVIDIA part has a predecessor, GeForce 30 Mobile, and a successor, GeForce 50 Mobile. The Intel card has no predecessor or successor listed. The production status for both is Active.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows that the Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual is the superior performer in raw compute and memory bandwidth, with 12.29 TFLOPS FP32, 24.58 TFLOPS FP16, 456.0 GB/s bandwidth, and 24 GB of memory. It also has a higher pixel rate (192.0 GPixel/s), higher texture rate (384.0 GTexel/s), more TMUs (160), and more ROPs (80). For any workload that depends on shader throughput, texture sampling, or large memory buffers, the Intel card holds a decisive edge. Its 400 W TDP and dual-slot form factor, however, restrict it to desktop systems with substantial power delivery and physical space.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Max-Q is the appropriate choice for portable, low-power environments. Its 35 W TDP, IGP form factor, and lack of power connectors make it suitable for thin laptops where the Intel card cannot physically or electrically fit. Its 80 tensor cores provide a capability the Intel card does not list, which may be relevant for AI inference or DLSS-style workloads. Its memory capacity of 6 GB and bandwidth of 192.0 GB/s are far lower, but the power draw is only a fraction of the Intel part.

The percentileVsAllGpus field shows 50 for both cards, meaning they sit at the median of the database’s GPU population. Neither card is an outlier in overall ranking. The absence of head-to-head benchmarks means no direct performance delta is recorded, so the verdict relies on specification analysis. The Intel card wins on performance metrics, while the NVIDIA card wins on portability and AI features. There is no single winner; the choice depends on the deployment context.

FAQ

Q: Which card has higher FP32 compute performance?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual delivers 12.29 TFLOPS, which is 49.5% higher than the 8.218 TFLOPS of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Max-Q.

Q: How much memory does each card have?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual has 24 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Max-Q has 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Intel card provides 456.0 GB/s, which is 2.375 times the 192.0 GB/s of the NVIDIA card.

Q: Does the NVIDIA card have tensor cores?

A: Yes, the RTX 4050 Max-Q has 80 tensor cores. The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual does not list a tensor core count.

Q: What are the power requirements?

A: The Intel card has a TDP of 400 W and requires a 16-pin power connector with an 800 W suggested PSU. The NVIDIA card has a TDP of 35 W and uses no power connectors.

Q: Which card supports newer PCIe?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual uses PCIe 5.0 x8, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Max-Q uses PCIe 4.0 x8.