Intel Arc B570 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

Intel

Arc B570

Battlemage · 10 GB GDDR6

#44 / 71
Intel Arc B570
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.24/100

Lowest price

277€

FPS / €

1.527

Nvidia

RTX 3050 8GB

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#17 / 71
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.15/100

Lowest price

261€

FPS / €

1.287

Our verdict

  • The Arc B570 is on average 24% faster than the RTX 3050 8GB at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The RTX 3050 8GB is currently 16€ cheaper (261€ vs 277€).
  • With 1.527 FPS/€, the Arc B570 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

Arc B570
RTX 3050 8GB
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+2%
358 FPS
1% low 208
351 FPS
1% low 202
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+41%
249 FPS
1% low 161
176 FPS
1% low 122
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+52%
91 FPS
1% low 64
60 FPS
1% low 45
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+47%
128 FPS
1% low 94
87 FPS
1% low 63
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+45%
94 FPS
1% low 69
65 FPS
1% low 49
Rocket League

Rocket League

+15%
709 FPS
1% low 319
614 FPS
1% low 250
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+50%
147 FPS
1% low 109
98 FPS
1% low 75
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+48%
108 FPS
1% low 79
73 FPS
1% low 53

FPS / €

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

Arc B570
1.527
RTX 3050 8GB
1.287

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Specifications

Arc B570 RTX 3050 8GB
ArchitectureBattlemage Ampere
Release date2025-01 2022-01
Video memory10 GB 8 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR6
Memory bus160 bit 128 bit
Bandwidth380 GB/s 224 GB/s
Shading units2304 2560
Boost clock2750 MHz 1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)150 W 130 W
Recommended PSU550 W 550 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8 PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price$219 $249

Popularity on DropReference

Arc B570

#44 / 71
Popularity score1.7/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

43

Average build price

730€

RTX 3050 8GB

#17 / 71
Popularity score5.3/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

90

Average build price

844€

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the Arc B570 or the RTX 3050 8GB?

The Arc B570 is on average 24% faster than the RTX 3050 8GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3050 8GB is currently 16€ cheaper (261€ vs 277€). With 1.527 FPS/€, the Arc B570 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: Arc B570 or RTX 3050 8GB?

At 1440p, the Arc B570 averages 383 FPS versus 310 FPS for the RTX 3050 8GB across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the Arc B570?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the Arc B570. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Cooler Master MWE Bronze 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3050 8GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3050 8GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the Arc B570?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the Arc B570 is the r5-5500 (15 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3050 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3050 8GB is the r5-5500 (40 builds).

How much does the Arc B570 cost right now?

The Arc B570 is available from 277€. We track 6 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3050 8GB cost right now?

The RTX 3050 8GB is available from 261€. We track 19 models in real time.

Intel Arc B570

The Intel Arc B570, with Xe HPG architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p gaming with moderate settings, it provides excellent performance-to-price ratio for budget Intel configurations.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, with Ampere architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p gaming, it supports ray tracing and DLSS for enhanced graphics at an affordable price.

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