Intel Arc B570 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660

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

Intel

Arc B570

Battlemage · 10 GB GDDR6

#44 / 69
Intel Arc B570
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

$369

FPS / $

1.146

Nvidia

GTX 1660

Turing · 6 GB GDDR5

#45 / 69
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.11/100

Lowest price

$240

FPS / $

1.421

Our verdict

  • The Arc B570 is on average 19% faster than the GTX 1660 at 1440p across our reference games.
  • The GTX 1660 is currently $129 cheaper ($240 vs $369).
  • With 1.421 FPS/$, the GTX 1660 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
  • The Arc B570 packs more video memory (10 GB vs 6 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

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

Arc B570
GTX 1660
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+3%
358 FPS
1% low 208
346 FPS
1% low 198
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+35%
249 FPS
1% low 161
185 FPS
1% low 128
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+44%
91 FPS
1% low 64
63 FPS
1% low 47
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+44%
128 FPS
1% low 94
89 FPS
1% low 63
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+45%
94 FPS
1% low 69
65 FPS
1% low 49
Rocket League

Rocket League

+11%
709 FPS
1% low 319
638 FPS
1% low 269
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+41%
147 FPS
1% low 109
104 FPS
1% low 75
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+44%
108 FPS
1% low 79
75 FPS
1% low 53

FPS / $

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

Arc B570
1.146
GTX 1660
1.421

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Specifications

Arc B570 GTX 1660
ArchitectureBattlemage Turing
Release date2025-01 2019-03
Video memory10 GB 6 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR5
Memory bus160 bit 192 bit
Bandwidth380 GB/s 192 GB/s
Shading units2304 1408
Boost clock2750 MHz 1785 MHz
Power draw (TDP)150 W 120 W
Recommended PSU550 W 450 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8 PCIe 3.0 x16
Launch price$219 $219

Popularity on DropReference

Arc B570

#44 / 69
Popularity score1.4/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

43

Average build price

$730

GTX 1660

#45 / 69
Popularity score1.3/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

2

Average build price

$804

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the Arc B570 or the GTX 1660?

The Arc B570 is on average 19% faster than the GTX 1660 at 1440p across our reference games. The GTX 1660 is currently $129 cheaper ($240 vs $369). With 1.421 FPS/$, the GTX 1660 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The Arc B570 packs more video memory (10 GB vs 6 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: Arc B570 or GTX 1660?

At 1440p, the Arc B570 averages 383 FPS versus 322 FPS for the GTX 1660 across our reference games.

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.

What power supply do you need for the GTX 1660?

A power supply of around 450 W is recommended for the GTX 1660. 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 Arc B570?

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

Which CPU should you pair with the GTX 1660?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the GTX 1660 is the r5-5500 (1 builds).

How much does the Arc B570 cost right now?

The Arc B570 is available from $369. We track 1 models in real time.

How much does the GTX 1660 cost right now?

The GTX 1660 is available from $240. We track 2 models in real time.

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.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660, with Turing architecture, offers mid-range gaming performance with 6 GB of GDDR5 memory. Ideal for 1080p and 1440p gaming, it provides excellent performance-to-price ratio and requires only modest power supply.

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