Intel Arc B580 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB

Name: Intel Arc B580
Brand: Intel
Availability: InStock

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

Intel

Arc B580

Battlemage · 12 GB GDDR6

#45 / 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

$583

FPS / €

0.72

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Nvidia

RTX 2060 6GB

Turing · 6 GB GDDR6

#26 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.20/100

Lowest price

$244

FPS / €

1.414

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Our verdict

The Arc B580 is on average 19% faster than the RTX 2060 6GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 2060 6GB is currently $339 cheaper ($244 vs $583).
With 1.414 FPS per euro, the RTX 2060 6GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The Arc B580 packs more video memory (12 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 B580

RTX 2060 6GB

Counter-Strike 2

+6%

362 FPS

1% low 208

341 FPS

1% low 188

Apex Legends

+30%

237 FPS

1% low 164

183 FPS

1% low 131

Grand Theft Auto V

+46%

83 FPS

1% low 64

57 FPS

1% low 44

Red Dead Redemption 2

+35%

140 FPS

1% low 95

104 FPS

1% low 74

Cyberpunk 2077

+74%

73 FPS

1% low 54

42 FPS

1% low 32

Rocket League

+13%

692 FPS

1% low 311

615 FPS

1% low 255

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+56%

125 FPS

1% low 91

80 FPS

1% low 62

Crimson Desert

+36%

118 FPS

1% low 80

87 FPS

1% low 62

FPS / €

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

Arc B580

0.72

RTX 2060 6GB

1.414

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Specifications

	Arc B580	RTX 2060 6GB
Architecture	Battlemage	Turing
Release date	2024-12	2019-01
Video memory	12 GB	6 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	192 bit	192 bit
Bandwidth	456 GB/s	336 GB/s
Shading units	2560	1920
Boost clock	2850 MHz	1680 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	190 W	160 W
Recommended PSU	600 W	500 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 3.0 x16
Launch price	$249	$349

Popularity on DropReference

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

Average build price

$906

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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RTX 2060 6GB

#26 / 69

Popularity score2.4/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.1%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$891

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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All models

Real-time prices and stock in your region

Arc B580

5 models tracked

Kotoshi AR-B580D6-E12GB/DF Intel Arc B580 Graphics Board$583

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RTX 2060 6GB

30 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the Arc B580 or the RTX 2060 6GB?

The Arc B580 is on average 19% faster than the RTX 2060 6GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 2060 6GB is currently $339 cheaper ($244 vs $583). With 1.414 FPS per euro, the RTX 2060 6GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The Arc B580 packs more video memory (12 GB vs 6 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: Arc B580 or RTX 2060 6GB?

At 1440p, the Arc B580 averages 377 FPS versus 317 FPS for the RTX 2060 6GB across our reference games.

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.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 2060 6GB?

A power supply of around 500 W is recommended for the RTX 2060 6GB. 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 B580?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the Arc B580 is the r5-5500 (13 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 2060 6GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 2060 6GB is the r5-5500 (6 builds).

How much does the Arc B580 cost right now?

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

How much does the RTX 2060 6GB cost right now?

The RTX 2060 6GB is available from $244. We track 30 models in real time.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060, with Turing architecture, offers mid-range gaming performance with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory. The first affordable RTX card supports ray tracing and DLSS for more realistic graphics at 1080p and 1440p.