The GPU Radar

AMD RX 9060vsIntel Arc B570

Intel Arc in the mix: Intel Arc is a strong value option with a smaller driver ecosystem — ideal for rasterized gaming, less proven for professional and AI workloads.
AMD RX 9060
Buy/Wait:Buy

First-generation product — recently released, still early days

Best for: Budget gamers in OEM pre-built systems — not currently available for retail purchase.

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Intel Arc B570
Buy/Wait:Caution

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

Best for: Budget-conscious 1080p gamers who want maximum VRAM per dollar. Ideal for builds where a $219 entry point matters but VRAM headroom is still a priority.

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AMD RX 9060Intel Arc B570
TierEntryEntry
GenerationRX 9000Arc Battlemage
VRAM8 GB10 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
TDP132W150W
UpscalingFSR4XeSS 2
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$249$219
ReleasedAug 6, 2025Jan 16, 2025
Cycle length
Cycle adviceBuyCaution
Deals adviceCautionCaution
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Why buy each?

AMD RX 9060

FSR 4 at entry tier

ML upscaling included even at the budget entry point.

132W TDP

Ultra-efficient for budget OEM builds.

OEM-only note

Currently not available as a standalone retail GPU — check pre-built systems from major OEMs.

Intel Arc B570

10GB GDDR6 at $219

2GB more VRAM than NVIDIA's RTX 5050 (~$189) and RTX 5060 ($299) — the best VRAM-per-dollar in the sub-$225 GPU market.

150W TDP — compact-build friendly

A full 40W lower than the B580 and 20W lower than most competing NVIDIA cards at this price. No PSU upgrade needed for most systems.

XeSS 2 upscaling

Intel's second-generation AI upscaler delivers strong image quality in supported titles, with a growing catalogue of compatible games.