Intel Arc B570 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

Name: Intel Arc B570
Brand: Intel
Availability: InStock

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

Intel

Arc B570

Battlemage · 10 GB GDDR6

#21 / 71▲

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

$290

FPS / $

1.459

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Nvidia

RTX 3050 8GB

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#51 / 71▼

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

$350

FPS / $

0.96

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Our verdict

The Arc B570 is on average 24% faster than the RTX 3050 8GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The Arc B570 is currently $60 cheaper ($290 vs $350).
With 1.459 FPS/$, 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

+2%

358 FPS

1% low 208

351 FPS

1% low 202

Apex Legends

+41%

249 FPS

1% low 161

176 FPS

1% low 122

Grand Theft Auto V

+52%

91 FPS

1% low 64

60 FPS

1% low 45

Red Dead Redemption 2

+47%

128 FPS

1% low 94

87 FPS

1% low 63

Cyberpunk 2077

+45%

94 FPS

1% low 69

65 FPS

1% low 49

Rocket League

+15%

709 FPS

1% low 319

614 FPS

1% low 250

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+50%

147 FPS

1% low 109

98 FPS

1% low 75

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

1.459

RTX 3050 8GB

0.96

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Specifications

	Arc B570	RTX 3050 8GB
Architecture	Battlemage	Ampere
Release date	2025-01	2022-01
Video memory	10 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	160 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	380 GB/s	224 GB/s
Shading units	2304	2560
Boost clock	2750 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	150 W	130 W
Recommended PSU	550 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price	$219	$249

Popularity on DropReference

Arc B570

#21 / 71

Popularity score6.3/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$769

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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RTX 3050 8GB

#51 / 71

Popularity score2.4/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$867

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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Arc B570

3 models tracked

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RTX 3050 8GB

3 models tracked

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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 Arc B570 is currently $60 cheaper ($290 vs $350). With 1.459 FPS/$, 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 MSI MAG A650BN 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 (28 builds).

How much does the Arc B570 cost right now?

The Arc B570 is available from $290. We track 3 models in real time.

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

The RTX 3050 8GB is available from $350. We track 3 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.