AMD Radeon RX 9070 vs Intel Arc B580

FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

AMD

RX 9070

RDNA 4 · 16 GB GDDR6

#9 / 69
AMD Radeon RX 9070
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.65/100

Lowest price

$550

FPS / €

0.965

Intel

Arc B580

Battlemage · 12 GB GDDR6

#45 / 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

$583

FPS / €

0.72

Our verdict

  • The RX 9070 is on average 24% faster than the Arc B580 at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The RX 9070 is currently $33 cheaper ($550 vs $583).
  • With 0.965 FPS per euro, the RX 9070 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
  • The RX 9070 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 9070
Arc B580
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+6%
384 FPS
1% low 228
362 FPS
1% low 208
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+29%
305 FPS
1% low 203
237 FPS
1% low 164
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+51%
125 FPS
1% low 93
83 FPS
1% low 64
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+29%
181 FPS
1% low 132
140 FPS
1% low 95
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+51%
110 FPS
1% low 80
73 FPS
1% low 54
Rocket League

Rocket League

+22%
846 FPS
1% low 378
692 FPS
1% low 311
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+38%
173 FPS
1% low 124
125 FPS
1% low 91
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+29%
152 FPS
1% low 111
118 FPS
1% low 80

FPS / €

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

RX 9070
0.965
Arc B580
0.72

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Specifications

RX 9070 Arc B580
ArchitectureRDNA 4 Battlemage
Release date2025-03 2024-12
Video memory16 GB 12 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR6
Memory bus256 bit 192 bit
Bandwidth640 GB/s 456 GB/s
Shading units3584 2560
Boost clock2540 MHz 2850 MHz
Power draw (TDP)220 W 190 W
Recommended PSU650 W 600 W
InterfacePCIe 5.0 x16 PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price$549 $249

Popularity on DropReference

RX 9070

#9 / 69
Popularity score22.5/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.3.4%

Number of builds created with this GPU

453

Average build price

$1,442

Arc B580

#45 / 69
Popularity score1.2/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

66

Average build price

$906

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the RX 9070 or the Arc B580?

The RX 9070 is on average 24% faster than the Arc B580 at 1440p across our reference games. The RX 9070 is currently $33 cheaper ($550 vs $583). With 0.965 FPS per euro, the RX 9070 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The RX 9070 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 9070 or Arc B580?

At 1440p, the RX 9070 averages 468 FPS versus 377 FPS for the Arc B580 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the RX 9070?

A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RX 9070. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Thermaltake SPD-750AH2CLB 750W 80 Plus Bronze Semi-Modular.

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 9070?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RX 9070 is the r5-7500f (114 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 (13 builds).

How much does the RX 9070 cost right now?

The RX 9070 is available from $550. We track 59 models in real time.

How much does the Arc B580 cost right now?

The Arc B580 is available from $583. We track 5 models in real time.

AMD Radeon RX 9070

The AMD Radeon RX 9070, built on the RDNA 4 architecture, delivers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it supports ray tracing and offers excellent performance-to-price value for gamers.

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