AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT vs Intel Arc B570

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

AMD

RX 6950 XT

RDNA 2 · 16 GB GDDR6

#57 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.68/100

Lowest price

$730

FPS / $

0.701

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Intel

Arc B570

Battlemage · 10 GB GDDR6

#58 / 71

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.24/100

Lowest price

$339

FPS / $

1.248

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Our verdict

The RX 6950 XT is on average 20% faster than the Arc B570 at 1440p across our reference games.
The Arc B570 is currently $391 cheaper ($339 vs $730).
With 1.248 FPS/$, the Arc B570 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The RX 6950 XT packs more video memory (16 GB vs 10 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

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

RX 6950 XT

Arc B570

Counter-Strike 2

+13%

403 FPS

1% low 239

358 FPS

1% low 208

Apex Legends

+20%

300 FPS

1% low 190

249 FPS

1% low 161

Grand Theft Auto V

+35%

123 FPS

1% low 93

91 FPS

1% low 64

Red Dead Redemption 2

+30%

167 FPS

1% low 113

128 FPS

1% low 94

Cyberpunk 2077

+37%

129 FPS

1% low 95

94 FPS

1% low 69

Rocket League

+17%

831 FPS

1% low 387

709 FPS

1% low 319

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+25%

184 FPS

1% low 134

147 FPS

1% low 109

Crimson Desert

+30%

140 FPS

1% low 95

108 FPS

1% low 79

FPS / $

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

RX 6950 XT

0.701

Arc B570

1.248

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Specifications

	RX 6950 XT	Arc B570
Architecture	RDNA 2	Battlemage
Release date	2022-05	2025-01
Video memory	16 GB	10 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	256 bit	160 bit
Bandwidth	576 GB/s	380 GB/s
Shading units	5120	2304
Boost clock	2310 MHz	2750 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	335 W	150 W
Recommended PSU	850 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price	$1099	$219

Popularity on DropReference

RX 6950 XT

#57 / 71

Popularity score1/100

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

$3,399

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular

850 W · $110

Latest builds

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Arc B570

#58 / 71

Popularity score1/100

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

$730

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

Budget

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RX 6950 XT

2 models tracked

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Arc B570

2 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 6950 XT or the Arc B570?

The RX 6950 XT is on average 20% faster than the Arc B570 at 1440p across our reference games. The Arc B570 is currently $391 cheaper ($339 vs $730). With 1.248 FPS/$, the Arc B570 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 6950 XT packs more video memory (16 GB vs 10 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: RX 6950 XT or Arc B570?

At 1440p, the RX 6950 XT averages 459 FPS versus 383 FPS for the Arc B570 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 6950 XT?

A power supply of around 850 W is recommended for the RX 6950 XT. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular.

What power supply do you need for the Arc B570?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the Arc B570. 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 6950 XT?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 6950 XT is the r9-7900x3D (3 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the Arc B570?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the Arc B570 is the r5-5500 (15 builds).

How much does the RX 6950 XT cost right now?

The RX 6950 XT is available from $730. We track 2 models in real time.

How much does the Arc B570 cost right now?

The Arc B570 is available from $339. We track 2 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT

The AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT, an improved version of the 6900 XT, offers optimized ultra high-end gaming performance with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. An optimized flagship card, it excels at 4K and offers the best AMD performance of its generation.

Intel Arc B570

The Intel Arc B570, with Xe HPG architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p gaming with moderate settings, it provides excellent performance-to-price ratio for budget Intel configurations.