GPU comparison with benchmarksThe ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 12GB OC is based on the Intel Arc B570 Graphics (Battlemage) and has 10 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 380 GB/s.
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 (Ampere) and has 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 360 GB/s. |
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GPUThe ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 12GB OC has the BMG-G21 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Battlemage architecture. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is based on the graphics chip GA106-300-A1, which comes from the Ampere architecture. |
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| ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 12GB OC | GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
| Intel Arc B570 Graphics | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
| BMG-G21 | GPU Chip | GA106-300-A1 |
| Battlemage | Architecture | Ampere |
| 18 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 28 |
| 2304 | Shader | 3584 |
| 80 | Render Output Units | 48 |
| 144 | Texture Units | 112 |
| 18 | Raytracing Cores | 28 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 12GB OC clocks at 2.375 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 19.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is 15.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.875 GHz. |
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| 10 GB | Memory Size | 12 GB |
| GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| 2.375 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.875 GHz |
| 19.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 15.0 Gbps |
| 380 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 360 GB/s |
| 160 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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| 2.600 GHz | Base Clock | 1.320 GHz |
| 2.600 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.777 GHz |
| Avg (Game) Clock | ||
| Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 12GB OC is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 150 W (Reference). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 170 W. |
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| 150 W (Reference) | TDP | 170 W |
| -- | TDP (up) | -- |
| Unknown | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
| 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 12GB OC is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 has 0 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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| Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
| 2 x 100 mm | Fan 1 | -- |
| -- | Fan 2 | -- |
| Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
| 0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
| -- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 12GB OC. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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| 4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
| 2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
| 1x HDMI v2.1a | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
| 3x DP v2.1 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
| -- | DVI Ports | -- |
| -- | VGA Ports | -- |
| -- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 12GB OC it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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| 7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
| 12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
| Yes | Raytracing | Yes |
| No | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
| Addressable LED | LED | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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| Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
| Decode / Encode | AV1 | Decode |
| No | VP8 | Decode |
| Decode / Encode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 12GB OC is connected to the system via PCIe 4.0 x 8 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 needs the space of -- in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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| 249 mm | Length | -- |
| 132 mm | Height | -- |
| 41 mm | Width | -- |
| 2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | -- |
| 720 g | Weight | -- |
| PCIe 4.0 x 8 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
| No | SFF-Ready | No |
Additional dataThe ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 12GB OC has been manufactured with a structure width of 5 nanometers since Q4/2024. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 came on the market in Q1/2021 and will have a structure width of 8 nanometers manufactured. |
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| B570 CL 10GO | Part-no | -- |
| Q4/2024 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
| 219 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 329 $ (Reference) |
| 5 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
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12 GB GDDR6 |
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12 GB GDDR6 |
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12 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 12GB OC
10 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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