AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT vs Intel Arc B580

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

AMD

RX 6600 XT

RDNA 2 · 8 GB GDDR6

#35 / 71▼
AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.22/100

Lowest price

449€

FPS / €

0.866

Intel

Arc B580

Battlemage · 12 GB GDDR6

#31 / 71▲
Intel Arc B580
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

368€

FPS / €

1.185

Our verdict

  • The Arc B580 is on average 14% faster than the RX 6600 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The Arc B580 is currently 81€ cheaper (368€ vs 449€).
  • With 1.185 FPS/€, the Arc B580 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
  • The Arc B580 packs more video memory (12 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

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

RX 6600 XT
Arc B580
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+4%
363 FPS
1% low 212
377 FPS
1% low 215
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+18%
224 FPS
1% low 152
265 FPS
1% low 174
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+30%
77 FPS
1% low 56
100 FPS
1% low 71
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+24%
113 FPS
1% low 81
140 FPS
1% low 95
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+24%
84 FPS
1% low 61
104 FPS
1% low 77
Rocket League

Rocket League

+12%
672 FPS
1% low 295
754 FPS
1% low 330
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+21%
128 FPS
1% low 94
155 FPS
1% low 115
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+24%
95 FPS
1% low 68
118 FPS
1% low 80

FPS / €

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

RX 6600 XT
0.866
Arc B580
1.185

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Specifications

RX 6600 XT Arc B580
ArchitectureRDNA 2 Battlemage
Release date2021-08 2024-12
Video memory8 GB 12 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR6
Memory bus128 bit 192 bit
Bandwidth256 GB/s 456 GB/s
Shading units2048 2560
Boost clock2589 MHz 2850 MHz
Power draw (TDP)160 W 190 W
Recommended PSU500 W 600 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8 PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price$379 $249

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6600 XT

#35 / 71
Popularity score2.8/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

14

Average build price

1,118€

Arc B580

#31 / 71
Popularity score3/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

72

Average build price

969€

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6600 XT or the Arc B580?

The Arc B580 is on average 14% faster than the RX 6600 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The Arc B580 is currently 81€ cheaper (368€ vs 449€). With 1.185 FPS/€, the Arc B580 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The Arc B580 packs more video memory (12 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6600 XT or Arc B580?

At 1440p, the RX 6600 XT averages 359 FPS versus 410 FPS for the Arc B580 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6600 XT?

A power supply of around 500 W is recommended for the RX 6600 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 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 MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.

Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6600 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6600 XT is the r5-5600 (4 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 6600 XT cost right now?

The RX 6600 XT is available from 449€. We track 6 models in real time.

How much does the Arc B580 cost right now?

The Arc B580 is available from 368€. We track 1 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, with RDNA 2 architecture, offers superior mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1440p gaming, it excels at 1080p and supports AMD FidelityFX and ray tracing technologies.

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