AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT vs Intel Arc B580
FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
RX 6800 XT
RDNA 2 · 16 GB GDDR6

Lowest price
589€
FPS / €
0.827
Arc B580
Battlemage · 12 GB GDDR6

Lowest price
319€
FPS / €
1.367
Our verdict
- The RX 6800 XT is on average 9% faster than the Arc B580 at 1440p across our reference games.
- The Arc B580 is currently 270€ cheaper (319€ vs 589€).
- With 1.367 FPS/€, the Arc B580 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
- The RX 6800 XT packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.
Gaming performance
Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.
FPS / €
The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.
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Specifications
| RX 6800 XT | Arc B580 | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | RDNA 2 | Battlemage |
| Release date | 2020-11 | 2024-12 |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 256 bit | 192 bit |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 456 GB/s |
| Shading units | 4608 | 2560 |
| Boost clock | 2250 MHz | 2850 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 300 W | 190 W |
| Recommended PSU | 750 W | 600 W |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Launch price | $649 | $249 |
Popularity on DropReference
RX 6800 XT
#48 / 69Number of builds created with this GPU
15
Average build price
1,722€
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W 80 Plus Platinum ATX 3.1
850 W · 109€
Arc B580
#50 / 69Number of builds created with this GPU
71
Average build price
923€
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

Cooler Master MWE Bronze 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black
650 W · 62€
All models
Real-time prices and stock in your region
RX 6800 XT
6 models tracked
Gigabyte Radeon RX 6800XT Gaming OC 16GB GDDR6 Black1,104€
ASUS TUF RX 6800 XT OC 16GB GDDR6 Multicolor790€
Sapphire Nitro+ RX 6800 XT OC 16GB GDDR6 Black589€
ASUS TUF RX6800XT GAMING 16GB GDDR6895€
XFX RX 6800XT MERC 319 16GB GDDR62,969€
Sapphire Nitro+ RX 6800 XT OC SE 16GB GDDR6 Black1,160€
Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6800 XT or the Arc B580?
The RX 6800 XT is on average 9% faster than the Arc B580 at 1440p across our reference games. The Arc B580 is currently 270€ cheaper (319€ vs 589€). With 1.367 FPS/€, the Arc B580 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 6800 XT packs more video memory (16 GB vs 12 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.
Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6800 XT or Arc B580?
At 1440p, the RX 6800 XT averages 447 FPS versus 410 FPS for the Arc B580 across our reference games.
What power supply do you need for the RX 6800 XT?
A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RX 6800 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the be quiet! Power Zone 2 850W 80 Plus Platinum ATX 3.1.
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 Cooler Master MWE Bronze 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.
Which CPU should you pair with the RX 6800 XT?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6800 XT is the r5-9600x (5 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 6800 XT cost right now?
The RX 6800 XT is available from 589€. We track 6 models in real time.
How much does the Arc B580 cost right now?
The Arc B580 is available from 319€. We track 1 models in real time.
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT
The AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT, with RDNA 2 architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 4K gaming, it excels at ray tracing and competes with the best NVIDIA cards of its generation.
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