Intel Budget Xe2 (Battlemage)

Intel Arc B580

The Arc B580 disrupted the budget tier with 12GB VRAM at $249. Battlemage drivers have matured significantly. A legitimate value choice for 1080p and 1440p.

Price
$249
VRAM
12GB GDDR6
192-bit bus
TDP
190W
Boost Clock
2670 MHz

Full Specifications

Architecture Xe2 (Battlemage)
VRAM 12GB GDDR6
Memory Bus 192-bit
Base Clock 2000 MHz
Boost Clock 2670 MHz
Xe Cores 20
Ray Tracing Cores 20
TDP 190W
Recommended PSU 550W
Power Connector 1x 8-pin
Display Outputs 3x DisplayPort 2.1, 1x HDMI 2.1
Max Resolution 8K @ 60Hz

Benchmark Performance

1080p Gaming
54/100
1440p Gaming
48/100
4K Gaming
34/100
Ray Tracing
44/100
Productivity
52/100
AI / ML Workloads
46/100

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +12GB VRAM at $249 — best per-dollar
  • +XeSS 2 with frame generation
  • +Improved drivers vs first-gen Arc
  • +Good AV1 encode/decode

Cons

  • -Ray tracing and AI lag NVIDIA
  • -Fewer games optimized for Intel

Best For

1080p gaming1440p with XeSSBudget buildsContent creation

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Intel Arc B580 good for gaming?

Scores 54/100 at 1080p, 48/100 at 1440p, 34/100 at 4K. Best for 1080p gaming and 1440p with xess.

What is the price?

MSRP $249, currently ~$249.

How much VRAM?

12GB GDDR6 on a 192-bit bus.

What PSU do I need?

TDP 190W. Recommended 550W PSU. Uses 1x 8-pin.

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