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The Arc Pro B60 is Intel’s workstation/“Pro” GPU, built for creators, engineers, AI folks, 3D modeling, video editing, and stuff like that. Not for hardcore gaming. Think of it like a tool for people who need big memory, stable drivers, precision, and AI-friendly features rather than super high frame rates.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| GPU architecture | Xe2 |
| VRAM (Memory) | 24 GB GDDR6 |
| Memory Interface & Bandwidth | 192-bit, 456 GB/s bandwidth |
| Cores / Engines | 20 Xe-cores (vector cores), 160 XMX engines (for AI), 20 ray-tracing units |
| Clock Speed (Boost) | 2400 MHz GPU clock |
| Power Usage (TGP/TBP) | Between 120-200 W depending on partner card design |
| I/O / Display Support | PCIe 5.0 x8, DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1, supports up to 4 displays; high resolution (8K) possible. |
| Features | AV1/HEVC/H.264 hardware encode & decode, ray tracing, AI acceleration via XMX, ISV certifications (for stability in pro apps) (Intel Download Center) |
Intel Arc Pro B60 Release Date
There has been confusion online. Intel only committed to “sampling/availability in H2 2025,” with no firm retail date for B60. Some reports (forum rumors and supply leaks) suggested B60 shipments might start late August/early September 2025.
while others speculated a Q4 2025 launch (B50 in Q3, B60 in Q4). We found no official confirmation of a September 5 launch date. In short, the B60’s release appears quieter and later than the B50’s: Intel announced it in May and sampled it in June, but broad availability only came (via partners) in the following months.
Market Availability
The Arc Pro B60 is being distributed selectively. Intel has partnered with AIBs (ASRock, Gunnir, Maxsun, Sparkle, etc.) to bring the B60 to market. These cards are primarily offered to OEMs and system integrators rather than consumer retail. For example, ASRock’s single‑GPU B60 is listed at $999 USD, and Maxsun’s dual‑GPU (48 GB) B60 card began shipping in China (Aug 18, 2025) at $1200. In short, B60 units appear in specialized channels (SIs/OEMs) across regions (e.g. China, US) but not broadly on retail shelves, as per (tweaktown.com).
Drivers & Software
- Intel provides professional workstation drivers for the Arc Pro B60. These are certified by ISVs (Independent Software Vendors) which means software like CAD, Blender, 3D suites, video editors should behave more reliably.
- On the AI side, B60 comes with XMX engines intended for inference tasks and large model processing. Also supports features like AV1 encode/decode etc.
- On Linux: some support is there, particularly for multi GPU and LLM (large language model) work, but the real performance depends heavily on driver maturity and software optimization. As with many new GPUs, first months might see driver rough edges.
Gaming on Arc Pro B60
Yes you can play, but don’t expect it to beat gaming dedicated cards. It has ray tracing and modern features, but because its design is for memory, compute, and stability, gaming performance will lag behind similarly priced gaming GPUs. If your goal is gaming, better options likely exist.
What’s good
- Huge memory (24 GB): Great for working on large projects that eat up VRAM (e.g. large 3D assets, video editing at high resolution, generative AI models and other multimedia uses).
- Strong AI/Compute Features: The XMX engines + good memory bandwidth make it useful for inference, AI model work, etc.
- Solid Pro Support: ISV certifications, workstation, grade driver focus. That tends to mean fewer surprises in pro apps.
- Multiple cooling/form factor options: Some blower designs, passive enterprise versions, dual-GPU versions gives flexibility depending on workflow and case power/cooling capability.
What’s not so great
- Power draw: In higher-end modes/turbo or dual-GPU, can be 200 W+ (or more), so you need good PSU + cooling.
- Cost: Dual-GPU 48 GB card costs $1,200 in China; single GPU may be cheaper but pricing depends heavily on region and reseller markups.
- Gaming performance isn’t the strong suit. If you mostly play games, a gaming GPU might be better value.
- Driver maturity / software optimization risk: New product, possibility of bugs or missing performance in some applications early on.
What We Think…
The Intel Arc Pro B60 is worth it, but only for certain people.
If you are someone who:
- works with 3D modeling, video editing, AI model training/inference, rendering large scenes, or doing pro graphics work,
- need lots of VRAM (24 GB or more),
- want stability and long term support, and have a decent power supply and cooling setup,
then the B60 offers real value. It fills a gap in the market for “mid-pro” workstation GPU: more memory than many gaming-cards, lower cost than ultra high end pro GPUs, and enough compute power for serious pro work.
But for many others, it might be overkill:
If you just want to play games, edit short videos, or do normal photo work, then the Arc Pro B60 is not a smart choice. You’ll pay extra money for features you will almost never use.
There are cheaper gaming cards that give you more FPS in games and work fine for light editing.
Also, since the B60 is new, it might still have some driver bugs (small software problems). That means you could face issues until Intel updates and fixes everything.
So, unless you need big memory and pro features for heavy 3D/AI work, this card is more like wasting money.
Conclusion
Overall, the Intel Arc Pro B60 is a smart weapon for creatives, engineers, and anyone doing heavy professional work. Not perfect, but has strong upside. If that’s you, go for it. If not, better to wait, compare, or pick something more tailored to your needs.
