The GPU Radar

Intel Arc B580vsIntel Arc B770

Same generation (Arc Battlemage): This is a tier step-up comparison — the higher card adds performance for a premium. Worth it depends on your resolution target and workload.
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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Intel Arc B770
Buy/Wait:Buy

First-generation product — recently released, still early days

Best for: Gamers interested in Intel's ecosystem who want a 1440p high-end card with 16GB VRAM at a competitive price.

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Intel Arc B580Intel Arc B770
TierMid-rangeHigh-end
GenerationArc BattlemageArc Battlemage
VRAM12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
TDP190W250W
UpscalingXeSSXeSS
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$249$449
ReleasedDec 3, 2024Mar 15, 2026
Cycle length
Cycle adviceCautionBuy
Deals adviceCautionCaution
Successor

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.

Intel Arc B770

16GB GDDR6 at ~$449

Intel continues to offer more VRAM per dollar than NVIDIA.

XeSS 2.0

Expected improvements to Intel's AI upscaler.

Improved Battlemage architecture

Higher-tier Battlemage silicon with more cores.