Intel Arc B570 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

Name: Intel Arc B570
Brand: Intel
Availability: InStock

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

Intel

Arc B570

Battlemage · 10 GB GDDR6

#42 / 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

277€

FPS / €

1.527

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Nvidia

RTX 3060 12GB

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6

#16 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.29/100

Lowest price

344€

FPS / €

1.078

See the cheapest model See all 16 models

Our verdict

The Arc B570 is on average 15% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The Arc B570 is currently 67€ cheaper (277€ vs 344€).
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 3060 12GB

Counter-Strike 2

+2%

358 FPS

1% low 208

351 FPS

1% low 201

Apex Legends

+23%

249 FPS

1% low 161

203 FPS

1% low 141

Grand Theft Auto V

+34%

91 FPS

1% low 64

68 FPS

1% low 54

Red Dead Redemption 2

+21%

128 FPS

1% low 94

106 FPS

1% low 77

Cyberpunk 2077

+18%

94 FPS

1% low 69

80 FPS

1% low 59

Rocket League

+12%

709 FPS

1% low 319

635 FPS

1% low 271

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+28%

147 FPS

1% low 109

115 FPS

1% low 92

Crimson Desert

+21%

108 FPS

1% low 79

89 FPS

1% low 65

FPS / €

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

Arc B570

1.527

RTX 3060 12GB

1.078

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Specifications

	Arc B570	RTX 3060 12GB
Architecture	Battlemage	Ampere
Release date	2025-01	2021-02
Video memory	10 GB	12 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	160 bit	192 bit
Bandwidth	380 GB/s	360 GB/s
Shading units	2304	3584
Boost clock	2750 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	150 W	170 W
Recommended PSU	550 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$219	$329

Popularity on DropReference

Arc B570

#42 / 71

Popularity score1.9/100

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

730€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Cooler Master MWE Bronze 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · 62€

Latest builds

Budget

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RTX 3060 12GB

#16 / 71

Popularity score5.4/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.3%

Number of builds created with this GPU

125

Average build price

978€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

750 W · 84€

Latest builds

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Arc B570

5 models tracked

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RTX 3060 12GB

16 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the Arc B570 or the RTX 3060 12GB?

The Arc B570 is on average 15% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games. The Arc B570 is currently 67€ cheaper (277€ vs 344€). 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 3060 12GB?

At 1440p, the Arc B570 averages 383 FPS versus 332 FPS for the RTX 3060 12GB 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 3060 12GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3060 12GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI A750GL PCIE5 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular 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 3060 12GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3060 12GB is the r5-5500 (16 builds).

How much does the Arc B570 cost right now?

The Arc B570 is available from 277€. We track 5 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3060 12GB cost right now?

The RTX 3060 12GB is available from 344€. We track 16 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 3060 12GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 delivers smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p thanks to the Ampere architecture. Featuring 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, it's ideal for gamers seeking great performance at a reasonable price. Supports ray tracing and DLSS for more realistic graphics and better frame rates.