Intel’s New Pro GPU Falls Short in Benchmark Tests

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The entry-level Arc Pro B50, based on the BMG-21 die and using the Xe2 architecture with 16 cores, was tested for the first time in Vulkan and OpenCL using Geekbench. Compared to the Arc B570, which has 18 cores, the Pro B50 scored around 20-25% lower.

In the tests:
– In Vulkan, the Arc Pro B50 achieved 78,661 points.
– In OpenCL, it scored 69,890 points.

On average, the Arc B570 reaches nearly 100,000 points in Vulkan and over 85,000 points in OpenCL. This indicates that the Arc Pro B50 is approximately 20-25% slower than its counterpart.

The GPU offers more VRAM capacity (16 GB GDDR6) and a wider memory bandwidth compared to the Arc B570’s 10 GB, 160-bit interface. The Arc Pro B50 also features the latest PCIe 5.0 interface instead of PCIe 4.0.

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October 8, 2025

Intel has not officially launched the GPU for retail, and its official price is unknown. However, it is expected to be available soon, with some AIBs shipping through pre-built systems or launching them as standalone products. Availability may remain limited, particularly for the Arc Pro B60, due to reported production issues.

News Sources: [@BenchLeaks 1](https://x.com/BenchLeaks/status/1961714342870565056), [@BenchLeaks 2](https://x.com/BenchLeaks/status/1961713140283944979)