The GPU Radar

Intel Arc B580vsNVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super

Generation comparison: The NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value.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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NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super
Buy/Wait:Superseded

This GPU is no longer the current generation. It has been replaced by the NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti.

Superseded by RTX 5070 Ti

Best for: 1440p/4K gamers who find a well-priced used unit and don't need DLSS 4.

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Intel Arc B580NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super
TierMid-rangeHigh-end
GenerationArc BattlemageRTX 4000
VRAM12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
TDP190W285W
UpscalingXeSSDLSS3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$249$799
ReleasedDec 3, 2024Jan 24, 2024
Cycle length~390 days
Cycle adviceCautionSuperseded
Deals adviceCautionClearance
SuccessorRTX 5070 Ti

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.

NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super

Used market only

New units sell above MSRP. Used units are the only viable path to value for this card.

16GB GDDR6X

Same VRAM capacity as the RTX 5070 Ti — no VRAM compromise versus the successor.

Proven performance

Over 2 years of driver maturity ensures excellent stability across all titles.