The GPU Radar

Intel Arc B580vsAMD RX 7600 XT

Generation comparison: The AMD RX 7600 XT is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value.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

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

Superseded by RX 9060 XT

Best for: Budget gamers who want 16GB VRAM for 1080p/1440p at clearance prices.

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Intel Arc B580AMD RX 7600 XT
TierMid-rangeMid-range
GenerationArc BattlemageRX 7000
VRAM12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
TDP190W150W
UpscalingXeSSFSR3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$249$329
ReleasedDec 3, 2024Jan 24, 2024
Cycle length~600 days
Cycle adviceCautionWait
Deals adviceCautionBuy
SuccessorRX 9060 XT

Why buy each?

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.

AMD RX 7600 XT

16GB at budget pricing

Most VRAM per dollar in the clearance market.

150W TDP

Ultra-efficient.

Clearance value

Street prices well below $329 MSRP.