The GPU Radar

AMD RX 7600vsIntel Arc B580

Generation comparison: The AMD RX 7600 is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value. Compare clearance pricing against the Intel Arc B580's launch MSRP to decide.
AMD RX 7600
Buy/Wait:Wait

Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest

Superseded by RX 9060

Best for: Ultra-budget 1080p gamers who find it at deep clearance discounts under $200.

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Intel Arc B580
Buy/Wait:Caution

First-generation product — no release history to base predictions on

Best for: Budget gamers who want maximum VRAM per dollar. Ideal for 1080p high-refresh and entry 1440p gaming — best value in the sub-$300 market.

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AMD RX 7600Intel Arc B580
TierEntryMid-range
GenerationRX 7000Arc Battlemage
VRAM8 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
TDP132W190W
UpscalingFSR3XeSS
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$269$249
ReleasedMay 25, 2023Dec 3, 2024
Cycle length~870 days
Cycle adviceWaitCaution
Deals adviceBuyCaution
SuccessorRX 9060

Why buy each?

AMD RX 7600

132W TDP — ultra-efficient

One of the lowest power GPUs available. Works with any PSU.

Deep clearance pricing

At sub-$200 prices, it's the cheapest way into modern AMD gaming.

FSR 3

Frame generation extends its 1080p capabilities.

Intel Arc B580

12GB at $249 — unmatched value

4GB more VRAM than the RTX 4060 ($299) and RTX 5060 ($299). The best VRAM-per-dollar in the market.

Rasterization champion at its price

Matches or beats the RTX 4060 in most rasterized workloads while costing $50 less.

XeSS upscaling

Intel's AI upscaler works well in supported titles and continues to expand game support.