AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT vs Intel Arc B580

FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 6600 XT

RDNA 2 · 8 GB GDDR6

#44 / 69
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

$535

FPS / €

0.68

Intel

Arc B580

Battlemage · 12 GB GDDR6

#45 / 69
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

$583

FPS / €

0.72

Our verdict

  • The Arc B580 is on average 11% faster than the RX 6600 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The RX 6600 XT is currently $48 cheaper ($535 vs $583).
  • With 0.72 FPS per euro, 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

+7%
338 FPS
1% low 202
362 FPS
1% low 208
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+17%
202 FPS
1% low 137
237 FPS
1% low 164
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+24%
67 FPS
1% low 49
83 FPS
1% low 64
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

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

Cyberpunk 2077

+40%
52 FPS
1% low 38
73 FPS
1% low 54
Rocket League

Rocket League

+8%
643 FPS
1% low 278
692 FPS
1% low 311
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+29%
97 FPS
1% low 73
125 FPS
1% low 91
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
0.68
Arc B580
0.72

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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

#44 / 69
Popularity score1.3/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

10

Average build price

$1,060

Arc B580

#45 / 69
Popularity score1.2/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

66

Average build price

$906

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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 11% faster than the RX 6600 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 6600 XT is currently $48 cheaper ($535 vs $583). With 0.72 FPS per euro, 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 340 FPS versus 377 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 r5-5500 (13 builds).

How much does the RX 6600 XT cost right now?

The RX 6600 XT is available from $535. We track 19 models in real time.

How much does the Arc B580 cost right now?

The Arc B580 is available from $583. We track 5 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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