The GPU Radar

Intel Arc B570vsNVIDIA RTX 4060

Generation comparison: The NVIDIA RTX 4060 is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value. Compare clearance pricing against the Intel Arc B570's launch MSRP to decide.
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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NVIDIA RTX 4060
Buy/Wait:Superseded

This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5060.

Superseded by RTX 5060

Best for: Only worth considering as a used purchase at significantly below $200 — the RTX 5060 is a better value at $299 new.

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Intel Arc B570NVIDIA RTX 4060
TierEntryEntry
GenerationArc BattlemageRTX 4000
VRAM10 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
TDP150W115W
UpscalingXeSS 2DLSS3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$219$299
ReleasedJan 16, 2025Jun 29, 2023
Cycle length~690 days
Cycle adviceCautionSuperseded
Deals adviceCautionClearance
SuccessorRTX 5060

Why buy each?

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.

NVIDIA RTX 4060

Ultra-low 115W TDP

One of the most efficient GPUs ever — no external power connector needed on some AIB models.

DLSS 3

Frame generation extends the card's 1080p capabilities.

RTX 5060 is better value new

The RTX 5060 launched at the same $299 price with GDDR7 and DLSS 4 — the 4060 only makes sense used at well below $150.