AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB vs Intel Arc B580

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

AMD

RX 9060 XT 16GB

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#4 / 69
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.37/100

Lowest price

$460

FPS / $

1.002

Intel

Arc B580

Battlemage · 12 GB GDDR6

#50 / 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

$630

FPS / $

0.692

Our verdict

  • The RX 9060 XT 16GB and the Arc B580 deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (423 FPS vs 410 FPS on average).
  • The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently $170 cheaper ($460 vs $630).
  • With 1.002 FPS/$, the RX 9060 XT 16GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
  • The RX 9060 XT 16GB 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.

RX 9060 XT 16GB
Arc B580
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+2%
386 FPS
1% low 218
377 FPS
1% low 215
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+2%
269 FPS
1% low 178
265 FPS
1% low 174
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+4%
104 FPS
1% low 79
100 FPS
1% low 71
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+7%
150 FPS
1% low 106
140 FPS
1% low 95
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+7%
111 FPS
1% low 87
104 FPS
1% low 77
Rocket League

Rocket League

+3%
778 FPS
1% low 344
754 FPS
1% low 330
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+12%
173 FPS
1% low 122
155 FPS
1% low 115
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+7%
126 FPS
1% low 89
118 FPS
1% low 80

FPS / $

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

RX 9060 XT 16GB
1.002
Arc B580
0.692

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Specifications

RX 9060 XT 16GB Arc B580
ArchitectureRDNA 4 Battlemage
Release date2025-06 2024-12
Video memory16 GB 12 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR6
Memory bus128 bit 192 bit
Bandwidth320 GB/s 456 GB/s
Shading units2048 2560
Boost clock3130 MHz 2850 MHz
Power draw (TDP)160 W 190 W
Recommended PSU550 W 600 W
InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16 PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price$349 $249

Popularity on DropReference

RX 9060 XT 16GB

#4 / 69
Popularity score61.9/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.13.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

2890

Average build price

$1,209

Arc B580

#50 / 69
Popularity score1.1/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

71

Average build price

$923

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 9060 XT 16GB or the Arc B580?

The RX 9060 XT 16GB and the Arc B580 deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (423 FPS vs 410 FPS on average). The RX 9060 XT 16GB is currently $170 cheaper ($460 vs $630). With 1.002 FPS/$, the RX 9060 XT 16GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 9060 XT 16GB 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 9060 XT 16GB or Arc B580?

At 1440p, the RX 9060 XT 16GB averages 423 FPS versus 410 FPS for the Arc B580 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 9060 XT 16GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RX 9060 XT 16GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A750GL PCIE 5.1 & ATX 3.1 Gaming Power Supply - Full Modular - 80 Plus Gold Certified 750W - Compact Size - ATX PSU - 10 Year Warranty.

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 9060 XT 16GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9060 XT 16GB is the r5-7500f (782 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 9060 XT 16GB cost right now?

The RX 9060 XT 16GB is available from $460. We track 23 models in real time.

How much does the Arc B580 cost right now?

The Arc B580 is available from $630. We track 2 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, built on the RDNA 4 architecture, delivers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Designed for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and offers strong performance-to-price value for gamers.

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