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Intel Arc B570 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU: Comparison
Intel Arc B570 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU: the tdp difference
The gap that matters here is tdp: Intel Arc B570 150 W against NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU 100 W, which puts NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU 50% ahead. Vram runs the same way, 10 GB on the Intel Arc B570 versus 8 GB on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU, another win for Intel Arc B570. Memory bus width runs the same way, 160 bit on the Intel Arc B570 versus 128 bit on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU, another win for Intel Arc B570.
Intel Arc B570 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU: which one fits your build
it is not the pick for competitive esports titles where driver-level optimization history matters more. The same goes for budget builds wanting more VRAM than NVIDIA or AMD offer at the same price. It is not the one for anyone who wants the smoothest, most proven driver experience out of the box. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU is the one to take for 1080p budget gaming laptops and esports titles at high frame rates, though it is the wrong buy for 1440p or 4K gaming and VRAM-heavy creative workloads. Our rating of the Intel Arc B570 (7/10): the value underdog, 10GB of VRAM for $219 beats the RTX 5060 on paper, with the less mature driver stack as the honest tradeoff. Our rating of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU (7/10): A genuinely capable budget entry point for 1080p gaming with modern upscaling features.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Intel Arc B570 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU differ on memory bandwidth?
Yes. Memory Bandwidth reads 380 GB/s on the Intel Arc B570 versus 384 GB/s on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU.
Is the Tier the same on the Intel Arc B570 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU?
It is. Both are listed at Entry, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
GPU Brand
- Intel Arc B570
- Intel
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
- NVIDIA
Product Type
- Intel Arc B570
- Desktop Add-In Card
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
- Laptop GPU
Series
- Intel Arc B570
- Arc B-Series
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
- GeForce RTX 50
VRAM
- Intel Arc B570
- 10 GBBest
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
- 8 GB-20%
Tier
- Intel Arc B570
- Entry
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
- Entry
Memory Type
- Intel Arc B570
- GDDR6
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
- GDDR7Best
Boost Clock
- Intel Arc B570
- 2500 MHzBest
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
- 1500-2662 MHz (depends on laptop TGP)
Ray Tracing Support
- Intel Arc B570
- Yes
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
- Yes
TDP
- Intel Arc B570
- 150 W-50%
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
- 100 WBest
Architecture
- Intel Arc B570
- Xe2 Battlemage
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
- Blackwell
Memory Bus Width
- Intel Arc B570
- 160 bitBest
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
- 128 bit-20%
Memory Bandwidth
- Intel Arc B570
- 380 GB/s-1%
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
- 384 GB/sBest
PCIe Generation
- Intel Arc B570
- PCIe 4.0
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
- PCIe 5.0
Which one should you pick?
Choose Intel Arc B570 if you want the higher VRAM (10 GB vs 8 GB), the higher boost clock (2500 MHz vs 1500-2662 MHz (depends on laptop TGP)) and the higher memory bus width (160 bit vs 128 bit).
Choose NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU if you want the lower TDP (100 W vs 150 W) and the higher memory bandwidth (384 GB/s vs 380 GB/s).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Intel Arc B570 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $219.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Intel Arc B570
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The value underdog, 10GB of VRAM for $219 beats the RTX 5060 on paper, with the less mature driver stack as the honest tradeoff.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU
7 / 10 Expert Rating
A genuinely capable budget entry point for 1080p gaming with modern upscaling features.