AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT vs Intel Arc B580

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6500 XT

RDNA 2 · 4 GB GDDR6

#42 / 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

$208

FPS / $

1.587

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Intel

Arc B580

Battlemage · 12 GB GDDR6

#52 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.32/100

Lowest price

$611

FPS / $

0.714

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Our verdict

The Arc B580 is on average 34% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
The RX 6500 XT is currently $403 cheaper ($208 vs $611).
With 1.587 FPS/$, the RX 6500 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The Arc B580 packs more video memory (12 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 B580

Counter-Strike 2

+10%

342 FPS

1% low 187

377 FPS

1% low 215

Apex Legends

+48%

179 FPS

1% low 119

265 FPS

1% low 174

Grand Theft Auto V

+79%

56 FPS

1% low 43

100 FPS

1% low 71

Red Dead Redemption 2

+79%

78 FPS

1% low 59

140 FPS

1% low 95

Cyberpunk 2077

+86%

56 FPS

1% low 43

104 FPS

1% low 77

Rocket League

+25%

604 FPS

1% low 261

754 FPS

1% low 330

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+72%

90 FPS

1% low 66

155 FPS

1% low 115

Crimson Desert

+79%

66 FPS

1% low 50

118 FPS

1% low 80

FPS / $

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

RX 6500 XT

1.587

Arc B580

0.714

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Specifications

	RX 6500 XT	Arc B580
Architecture	RDNA 2	Battlemage
Release date	2022-01	2024-12
Video memory	4 GB	12 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	64 bit	192 bit
Bandwidth	144 GB/s	456 GB/s
Shading units	1024	2560
Boost clock	2815 MHz	2850 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	107 W	190 W
Recommended PSU	400 W	600 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4	PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price	$199	$249

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6500 XT

#42 / 71

Popularity score2.8/100

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

$700

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A550BN 550W 80 Plus Bronze Black

550 W · $50

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Arc B580

#52 / 71

Popularity score1.7/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1.6%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$969

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

850 W · $129

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RX 6500 XT

7 models tracked

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Arc B580

2 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6500 XT or the Arc B580?

The Arc B580 is on average 34% faster than the RX 6500 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6500 XT is currently $403 cheaper ($208 vs $611). With 1.587 FPS/$, the RX 6500 XT offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The Arc B580 packs more video memory (12 GB vs 4 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6500 XT or Arc B580?

At 1440p, the RX 6500 XT averages 305 FPS versus 410 FPS for the Arc B580 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 550W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

What power supply do you need for the Arc B580?

A power supply of around 600 W is recommended for the Arc B580. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular 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 (17 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the Arc B580?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the Arc B580 is the r7-5700x (13 builds).

How much does the RX 6500 XT cost right now?

The RX 6500 XT is available from $208. We track 7 models in real time.

How much does the Arc B580 cost right now?

The Arc B580 is available from $611. We track 2 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.