Intel Arc B580 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

Name: Intel Arc B580
Brand: Intel
Availability: InStock

FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

Intel

Arc B580

Battlemage · 12 GB GDDR6

#47 / 71▲

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

$851

FPS / $

0.512

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Nvidia

RTX 3060 12GB

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6

#13 / 71▲

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.29/100

Lowest price

$432

FPS / $

0.859

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Our verdict

The Arc B580 is on average 23% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3060 12GB is currently $419 cheaper ($432 vs $851).
With 0.859 FPS/$, the RTX 3060 12GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Gaming performance

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

Arc B580

RTX 3060 12GB

Counter-Strike 2

+7%

377 FPS

1% low 215

351 FPS

1% low 201

Apex Legends

+31%

265 FPS

1% low 174

203 FPS

1% low 141

Grand Theft Auto V

+47%

100 FPS

1% low 71

68 FPS

1% low 54

Red Dead Redemption 2

+32%

140 FPS

1% low 95

106 FPS

1% low 77

Cyberpunk 2077

+30%

104 FPS

1% low 77

80 FPS

1% low 59

Rocket League

+19%

754 FPS

1% low 330

635 FPS

1% low 271

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+35%

155 FPS

1% low 115

115 FPS

1% low 92

Crimson Desert

+33%

118 FPS

1% low 80

89 FPS

1% low 65

FPS / $

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

Arc B580

0.512

RTX 3060 12GB

0.859

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Specifications

	Arc B580	RTX 3060 12GB
Architecture	Battlemage	Ampere
Release date	2024-12	2021-02
Video memory	12 GB	12 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	192 bit	192 bit
Bandwidth	456 GB/s	360 GB/s
Shading units	2560	3584
Boost clock	2850 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	190 W	170 W
Recommended PSU	600 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price	$249	$329

Popularity on DropReference

Arc B580

#47 / 71

Popularity score2.7/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1.6%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$973

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

850 W · $129

Latest builds

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RTX 3060 12GB

#13 / 71

Popularity score9.4/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.5%

Number of builds created with this GPU

132

Average build price

$1,028

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

1 test

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Arc B580

1 models tracked

TFGAJKKKKK Intel Arc B Series Intel Arc B580 Limited Edition Graphics Video Card$851

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RTX 3060 12GB

21 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the Arc B580 or the RTX 3060 12GB?

The Arc B580 is on average 23% faster than the RTX 3060 12GB at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3060 12GB is currently $419 cheaper ($432 vs $851). With 0.859 FPS/$, the RTX 3060 12GB offers the best price-to-performance ratio.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: Arc B580 or RTX 3060 12GB?

At 1440p, the Arc B580 averages 410 FPS versus 332 FPS for the RTX 3060 12GB 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 Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.

What power supply do you need for the RTX 3060 12GB?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3060 12GB. 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 r7-5700x (15 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3060 12GB?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3060 12GB is the r5-5500 (22 builds).

How much does the Arc B580 cost right now?

The Arc B580 is available from $851. We track 1 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3060 12GB cost right now?

The RTX 3060 12GB is available from $432. We track 21 models in real time.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 delivers smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p thanks to the Ampere architecture. Featuring 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, it's ideal for gamers seeking great performance at a reasonable price. Supports ray tracing and DLSS for more realistic graphics and better frame rates.