The GPU Radar

NVIDIA RTX 5060vsIntel Arc B570

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.
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 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 5060Intel Arc B570
TierEntryEntry
GenerationRTX 5000Arc Battlemage
VRAM8 GB10 GB
Memory TypeGDDR7GDDR6
TDP150W150W
UpscalingDLSS4XeSS 2
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$299$219
ReleasedMay 19, 2025Jan 16, 2025
Cycle length~800 days
Cycle adviceBuyCaution
Deals adviceCautionCaution
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Why buy each?

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.

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.