The GPU Radar

Intel Arc B570vsNVIDIA RTX 5060

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.
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 5060
Buy/Wait:Buy

Early in cycle — strong buy, no urgency to wait

Best for: Budget gamers targeting 1080p high refresh rates or entry-level 1440p with DLSS.

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Intel Arc B570NVIDIA RTX 5060
TierEntryEntry
GenerationArc BattlemageRTX 5000
VRAM10 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR7
TDP150W150W
UpscalingXeSS 2DLSS4
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$219$299
ReleasedJan 16, 2025May 19, 2025
Cycle length~800 days
Cycle adviceCautionBuy
Deals adviceCautionCaution
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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 5060

DLSS 4 at $299

The cheapest way into Blackwell's AI-powered frame generation.

150W TDP

No PSU upgrade needed for most systems — works with 500W PSUs.

Entry-level Blackwell

Modern architecture with RT and Tensor cores at a budget price.