AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT vs Intel Arc B570

FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6500 XT

RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6

#24 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.9/100

Lowest price

223€

FPS / €

1.48

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Intel

Arc B570

Battlemage · 10 GB GDDR6

#44 / 71▼

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.24/100

Lowest price

277€

FPS / €

1.527

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Our verdict

The Arc B570 is on average 26% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 6500 XT is currently 54€ cheaper (223€ vs 277€).
The Arc B570 packs more video memory (10 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

RX 6500 XT

Arc B570

Counter-Strike 2

+5%

342 FPS

1% low 187

358 FPS

1% low 208

Apex Legends

+39%

179 FPS

1% low 119

249 FPS

1% low 161

Grand Theft Auto V

+63%

56 FPS

1% low 43

91 FPS

1% low 64

Red Dead Redemption 2

+64%

78 FPS

1% low 59

128 FPS

1% low 94

Cyberpunk 2077

+68%

56 FPS

1% low 43

94 FPS

1% low 69

Rocket League

+17%

604 FPS

1% low 261

709 FPS

1% low 319

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+63%

90 FPS

1% low 66

147 FPS

1% low 109

Crimson Desert

+64%

66 FPS

1% low 50

108 FPS

1% low 79

FPS / €

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

RX 6500 XT

1.48

Arc B570

1.527

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Specifications

	RX 6500 XT	Arc B570
Architecture	RDNA 2	Battlemage
Release date	2022-01	2025-01
Video memory	4 GB	10 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	64 bit	160 bit
Bandwidth	144 GB/s	380 GB/s
Shading units	1024	2304
Boost clock	2815 MHz	2750 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	107 W	150 W
Recommended PSU	400 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4	PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price	$199	$219

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6500 XT

#24 / 71

Popularity score3.4/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

701€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A550BN Non-Modular 550W 80 Plus Bronze Black

550 W · 49€

Latest builds

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Arc B570

#44 / 71

Popularity score1.7/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

730€

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Cooler Master MWE Bronze 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · 62€

Latest builds

Budget

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RX 6500 XT

12 models tracked

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Arc B570

6 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6500 XT or the Arc B570?

The Arc B570 is on average 26% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6500 XT is currently 54€ cheaper (223€ vs 277€). The Arc B570 packs more video memory (10 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6500 XT or Arc B570?

At 1440p, the RX 6500 XT averages 305 FPS versus 383 FPS for the Arc B570 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6500 XT?

A power supply of around 400 W is recommended for the RX 6500 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A550BN Non-Modular 550W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the Arc B570?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the Arc B570. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Cooler Master MWE Bronze 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6500 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6500 XT is the r5-5500 (14 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the Arc B570?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the Arc B570 is the r5-5500 (15 builds).

How much does the RX 6500 XT cost right now?

The RX 6500 XT is available from 223€. We track 12 models in real time.

How much does the Arc B570 cost right now?

The Arc B570 is available from 277€. We track 6 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT, based on RDNA 2 architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory. Perfect for 1080p gaming, it supports ray tracing and provides excellent value for money for beginner gamers.

Intel Arc B570

The Intel Arc B570, with Xe HPG architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p gaming with moderate settings, it provides excellent performance-to-price ratio for budget Intel configurations.