AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB vs Intel Arc B580

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

AMD

RX 9060 XT 8GB

RDNA 4 · 8 GB GDDR6

#11 / 69

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

$400

FPS / $

1.17

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Intel

Arc B580

Battlemage · 12 GB GDDR6

#50 / 69▼

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

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Our verdict

The Arc B580 and the RX 9060 XT 8GB deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (410 FPS vs 404 FPS on average).
The RX 9060 XT 8GB is currently $230 cheaper ($400 vs $630).
With 1.17 FPS/$, the RX 9060 XT 8GB 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 9060 XT 8GB

Arc B580

Counter-Strike 2

+2%

370 FPS

1% low 224

377 FPS

1% low 215

Apex Legends

+2%

260 FPS

1% low 181

265 FPS

1% low 174

Grand Theft Auto V

+4%

104 FPS

1% low 77

100 FPS

1% low 71

Red Dead Redemption 2

+1%

142 FPS

1% low 102

140 FPS

1% low 95

Cyberpunk 2077

+5%

109 FPS

1% low 80

104 FPS

1% low 77

Rocket League

+2%

740 FPS

1% low 340

754 FPS

1% low 330

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+6%

164 FPS

1% low 121

155 FPS

1% low 115

Crimson Desert

+2%

120 FPS

1% low 86

118 FPS

1% low 80

FPS / $

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

RX 9060 XT 8GB

1.17

Arc B580

0.692

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Specifications

	RX 9060 XT 8GB	Arc B580
Architecture	RDNA 4	Battlemage
Release date	2025-06	2024-12
Video memory	8 GB	12 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	128 bit	192 bit
Bandwidth	320 GB/s	456 GB/s
Shading units	2048	2560
Boost clock	3130 MHz	2850 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	150 W	190 W
Recommended PSU	500 W	600 W
Interface	PCIe 5.0 x16	PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price	$299	$249

Popularity on DropReference

RX 9060 XT 8GB

#11 / 69

Popularity score16.6/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.2.6%

Number of builds created with this GPU

959

Average build price

$930

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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Pc plaisir full HD

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

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 9060 XT 8GB

6 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 9060 XT 8GB or the Arc B580?

The Arc B580 and the RX 9060 XT 8GB deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (410 FPS vs 404 FPS on average). The RX 9060 XT 8GB is currently $230 cheaper ($400 vs $630). With 1.17 FPS/$, the RX 9060 XT 8GB 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 9060 XT 8GB or Arc B580?

At 1440p, the RX 9060 XT 8GB averages 404 FPS versus 410 FPS for the Arc B580 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 9060 XT 8GB?

A power supply of around 500 W is recommended for the RX 9060 XT 8GB. 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 9060 XT 8GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9060 XT 8GB is the r5-7500f (184 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 8GB cost right now?

The RX 9060 XT 8GB is available from $400. We track 6 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 8GB

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.