AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT vs Intel Arc B580

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

AMD

RX 6700 XT

RDNA 2 · 12 GB GDDR6

#28 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.33/100

Lowest price

$649

FPS / $

0.666

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Intel

Arc B580

Battlemage · 12 GB GDDR6

#56 / 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

$629

FPS / $

0.693

See the cheapest model See all 2 models

Our verdict

The Arc B580 is on average 4% faster than the RX 6700 XT at 1440p across our reference games.
The Arc B580 is currently $20 cheaper ($629 vs $649).

Gaming performance

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

RX 6700 XT

Arc B580

Counter-Strike 2

+1%

374 FPS

1% low 219

377 FPS

1% low 215

Apex Legends

+7%

248 FPS

1% low 169

265 FPS

1% low 174

Grand Theft Auto V

+12%

89 FPS

1% low 67

100 FPS

1% low 71

Red Dead Redemption 2

+9%

129 FPS

1% low 93

140 FPS

1% low 95

Cyberpunk 2077

+8%

96 FPS

1% low 76

104 FPS

1% low 77

Rocket League

+3%

733 FPS

1% low 326

754 FPS

1% low 330

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+1%

154 FPS

1% low 110

155 FPS

1% low 115

Crimson Desert

+8%

109 FPS

1% low 78

118 FPS

1% low 80

FPS / $

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

RX 6700 XT

0.666

Arc B580

0.693

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Specifications

	RX 6700 XT	Arc B580
Architecture	RDNA 2	Battlemage
Release date	2021-03	2024-12
Video memory	12 GB	12 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	192 bit	192 bit
Bandwidth	384 GB/s	456 GB/s
Shading units	2560	2560
Boost clock	2581 MHz	2850 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	230 W	190 W
Recommended PSU	650 W	600 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price	$479	$249

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6700 XT

#28 / 71

Popularity score3.7/100

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

$1,456

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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Arc B580

#56 / 71

Popularity score1.1/100

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

$923

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

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RX 6700 XT

9 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 6700 XT or the Arc B580?

The Arc B580 is on average 4% faster than the RX 6700 XT at 1440p across our reference games. The Arc B580 is currently $20 cheaper ($629 vs $649).

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6700 XT or Arc B580?

At 1440p, the RX 6700 XT averages 393 FPS versus 410 FPS for the Arc B580 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6700 XT?

A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RX 6700 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 6700 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6700 XT is the r5-5600x (9 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 (14 builds).

How much does the RX 6700 XT cost right now?

The RX 6700 XT is available from $649. We track 9 models in real time.

How much does the Arc B580 cost right now?

The Arc B580 is available from $629. We track 2 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT, with RDNA 2 architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1440p and 4K gaming, it excels at ray tracing and supports all AMD FidelityFX technologies.