The leak has come true: Intel has announced two new graphics cards from the Battlemage series, the Arc B580 and Arc B570, which present themselves as strong contenders in the mid-range segment. These GPUs are primarily aimed at price-conscious users who are looking for powerful hardware for gaming and creative applications. With powerful specifications and attractive prices, they could represent a real alternative to models from Nvidia and AMD. The Intel Arc B580 is certainly on a par with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060.
Key features of the Arc B580 and B570
- Arc B580: 20 Xe cores, 12 GB GDDR6 VRAM, clock speed of 2.67 GHz.
- Arc B570: 18 Xe cores, 10 GB GDDR6 VRAM, clock speed of 2.5 GHz.
- Support for PCIe 5.0 and three DisplayPort connections as well as an HDMI connection.
- Targeted optimization for modern games and applications thanks to Intel’s Xe architecture.
Detailed insights
The Intel Arc B580 was developed for users looking for high performance at a moderate price. With 12 GB of GDDR6 memory and a clock speed of up to 2.85 GHz, it outperforms the Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti in certain benchmarks. The price of around 249 US dollars makes it particularly attractive for gamers and creatives who want high performance without having to dig deep into their pockets.
The Arc B570, which is slightly cheaper at around 219 US dollars, offers solid performance with 10 GB of GDDR6 memory and a clock speed of up to 2.6 GHz. While the GPU has fewer Xe cores than its big brother, it remains a good choice for smooth 1080p gaming and multimedia applications. Particularly noteworthy is that it closes the gap between cheaper entry-level models and more expensive mid-range cards.
Both GPUs are based on the new Battlemage architecture and are designed to deliver seamless performance in combination with Intel’s optimized drivers. PCIe 5.0 support also ensures future-proof integration into modern systems.
Availability and conclusion
The Intel Arc B580 and B570 will be available from December 2024 and January 2025 respectively and are expected to be offered initially through selected partners such as ASRock and Gunnir. Their price-performance ratio makes them particularly interesting for price-conscious users who want an alternative to Nvidia and AMD.
With these new models, Intel once again shows that the company is ready to actively shape the GPU market. The Arc B580 and B570 could be an exciting option for anyone looking for modern technology with solid performance without spending a fortune.
