Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual vs NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation Comparison

The Verdict

The data shows two workstation GPUs with fundamentally different positioning. The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual targets a niche where large memory capacity, high pixel throughput, and modern display output matter more than raw compute density. The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation, by contrast, sits in the 95th percentile of all GPUs in the database with an average benchmark score of 135,218, while the Intel part holds the 50th percentile with no recorded benchmark scores. For compute-heavy tasks, the RTX 4000 Ada is the clear choice: it delivers 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 versus 12.29 TFLOPS for the Arc Pro, and it carries 192 tensor cores, 48 RT cores, and 6,144 shading units. The Intel card offers 24 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 456.0 GB/s bandwidth, versus 20 GB on a 160-bit bus with 360.0 GB/s for the NVIDIA part, so the Arc wins on memory capacity and bandwidth. The RTX 4000 uses a single-slot design with a 130 W TDP and 300 W suggested PSU, while the Arc Pro is a dual-slot card with a 400 W TDP and 800 W suggested PSU. Buyers needing raw compute, ray tracing, and power efficiency should choose the RTX 4000 Ada; buyers prioritizing memory size, bandwidth, and PCIe 5.0 connectivity should consider the Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural families. Intel uses Xe2-HPG on the BMG-G21 chip, belonging to the Battlemage (Pro Series) generation, fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. NVIDIA’s RTX 4000 Ada uses the Ada Lovelace architecture on the AD104 chip, also on a 5 nm TSMC process, but with 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. The transistor density tells the story: the NVIDIA part packs 121.8M transistors per square millimeter versus 72.1M for Intel, reflecting a more complex design. The RTX 4000 has 6,144 shading units, 192 texture mapping units, 64 ROPs, 48 RT cores, and 192 tensor cores. The Arc Pro has 2,560 shading units, 160 TMUs, 80 ROPs, and 20 RT cores, with no tensor cores listed. FP16 throughput differs sharply: the Intel card achieves 24.58 TFLOPS via a 2:1 ratio, while the NVIDIA card delivers 26.73 TFLOPS at 1:1, meaning the RTX 4000 maintains full FP32-class throughput even in half-precision workloads. The RTX 4000 supports PCIe 4.0 x16, whereas the Arc Pro uses PCIe 5.0 x8, a key interface difference. Display output also diverges: the Arc Pro provides four mini-DisplayPort 2.1 connections, while the RTX 4000 provides four DisplayPort 1.4a connections. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmarks between the Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual and the NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada Generation. The Intel part has an empty benchmark array, an average benchmark score of zero, and zero wins in head-to-head comparisons. The NVIDIA part, however, has two recorded benchmark results: 146,593 in Geekbench OpenCL and 123,842 in Geekbench Vulkan, yielding an average score of 135,218. This places the RTX 4000 in the 95th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals include the NVIDIA A10M at 135,230 (0% delta), the AMD Radeon PRO W6800 at 135,396 (-0.1% delta), the AMD Radeon Pro W6800X Duo at 135,774 (-0.4% delta), and the AMD Radeon PRO V620 at 136,472 (-0.9% delta). These deltas show the RTX 4000 sits within 1% of several competing workstation cards, indicating tight competition at that performance tier. Without any recorded scores for the Arc Pro, the database cannot quantify its standing relative to these rivals. The only computable comparison is architectural: the RTX 4000’s 26.73 TFLOPS FP32 is more than double the Arc Pro’s 12.29 TFLOPS, and its 417.6 GTexel/s texture rate exceeds the Arc Pro’s 384.0 GTexel/s. The Arc Pro counters with a higher pixel rate of 192.0 GPixel/s versus 139.2 GPixel/s for the RTX 4000, and a memory bandwidth advantage of 456.0 GB/s versus 360.0 GB/s. These figures indicate the Intel card is optimized for fill-rate and memory-bound work, while the NVIDIA card excels at shader and compute workloads.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ across nearly every measured specification. Memory: the Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual has 24 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus with 456.0 GB/s bandwidth, while the NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada has 20 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus with 360.0 GB/s bandwidth. Clocks: the Intel card runs at a 2000 MHz base and 2400 MHz boost, with memory at 2375 MHz (19 Gbps effective); the NVIDIA card runs at a 1500 MHz base and 2175 MHz boost, with memory at 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective). Compute units: the Intel card has 2,560 shading units, 160 TMUs, 80 ROPs, and 20 RT cores; the NVIDIA card has 6,144 shading units, 192 TMUs, 64 ROPs, 48 RT cores, and 192 tensor cores. Throughput: the Intel card delivers 12.29 TFLOPS FP32, 24.58 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1), 192.0 GPixel/s pixel rate, and 384.0 GTexel/s texture rate; the NVIDIA card delivers 26.73 TFLOPS FP32, 26.73 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1), 139.2 GPixel/s pixel rate, and 417.6 GTexel/s texture rate. Power and cooling: the Intel card has a 400 W TDP, dual-slot width, 800 W suggested PSU, and dimensions of 300 mm length, 110 mm height, 40 mm width; the NVIDIA card has a 130 W TDP, single-slot width, 300 W suggested PSU, and dimensions of 245 mm length, 112 mm height. Both use a single 16-pin power connector. Interface and outputs: the Intel card uses PCIe 5.0 x8 and four mini-DisplayPort 2.1; the NVIDIA card uses PCIe 4.0 x16 and four DisplayPort 1.4a. Physical specs: the Intel card’s transistor count is 19,600 million on a 272 mm² die; the NVIDIA card has 35,800 million transistors on a 294 mm² die. Release timing: the Intel card launched on 2025-09-04 with a launch MSRP of 1,199 USD; the NVIDIA card launched on 2023-08-08 with no launch MSRP recorded. The NVIDIA card lists a predecessor (Workstation Ampere) and successor (Blackwell PRO W), while the Intel card lists none. The NVIDIA series is listed as GeForce 40-series, while the Intel series field is null. Both have active production status.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has more memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual has 456.0 GB/s bandwidth from 24 GB of GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus. The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada has 360.0 GB/s from 20 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus.

Q: How does the FP32 compute performance compare?

A: The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada delivers 26.73 TFLOPS FP32, which is more than double the Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual’s 12.29 TFLOPS. The NVIDIA card also has 6,144 shading units versus 2,560 for the Intel card.

Q: What are the power requirements for each card?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual has a 400 W TDP and an 800 W suggested PSU. The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada has a 130 W TDP and a 300 W suggested PSU.

Q: Which card has better ray tracing hardware?

A: The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada has 48 RT cores and 192 tensor cores. The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual has 20 RT cores and no tensor cores listed.

Q: What display outputs do the cards support?

A: The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual provides four mini-DisplayPort 2.1 outputs. The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada provides four DisplayPort 1.4a outputs.

Q: How do the cards compare in benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The NVIDIA RTX 4000 Ada ranks in the 95th percentile of all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 135,218. The Intel Arc Pro B60 Dual ranks in the 50th percentile with no recorded benchmark scores or wins in head-to-head comparisons.