Intel Arc B580 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
Arc B580
Battlemage · 12 GB GDDR6

Lowest price
$360
FPS / $
1.211
RTX 3060 Ti
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

Lowest price
$363
FPS / $
1.135
Our verdict
- The Arc B580 is on average 9% faster than the RTX 3060 Ti at 1440p across our reference games.
- Both cards are currently at the same price (around $360).
- With 1.211 FPS/$, the Arc B580 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.
FPS / $
The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.
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Specifications
| Arc B580 | RTX 3060 Ti | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Battlemage | Ampere |
| Release date | 2024-12 | 2020-12 |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 192 bit | 256 bit |
| Bandwidth | 456 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Shading units | 2560 | 4864 |
| Boost clock | 2850 MHz | 1665 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 190 W | 200 W |
| Recommended PSU | 600 W | 600 W |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Launch price | $249 | $399 |
Popularity on DropReference
Arc B580
#56 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
71
Average build price
$923
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black
650 W · $60
RTX 3060 Ti
#20 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
31
Average build price
$1,279
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

XPG Core Reactor II 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular
850 W · $95
All models
Real-time prices and stock in your region
Arc B580
2 models tracked
Kotoshi AR-B580D6-E12GB/DF Intel Arc B580 Graphics Board$626
Acer Nitro Intel Arc B580 OC 12GB GDDR6$360
RTX 3060 Ti
15 models tracked
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3060 Ti OC 8GB GDDR6$600
EVGA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti XC GAMING 8GB GDDR6$579
Palit RTX 3060 Ti Dual V1 8GB GDDR6$502
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Founders Edition 8GB GDDR6$499
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3060 Ti OC 8GB GDDR6$698
MSI GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ventus 2X OC 8GB GDDR6 Gray$363
MSI RTX 3060 Ti GAMING X TRIO 8GB GDDR6$600
Gigabyte AORUS GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Elite 8GB GDDR6 WINDFORCE$700
Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the Arc B580 or the RTX 3060 Ti?
The Arc B580 is on average 9% faster than the RTX 3060 Ti at 1440p across our reference games. Both cards are currently at the same price (around $360). With 1.211 FPS/$, the Arc B580 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: Arc B580 or RTX 3060 Ti?
At 1440p, the Arc B580 averages 410 FPS versus 375 FPS for the RTX 3060 Ti 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 3060 Ti?
A power supply of around 600 W is recommended for the RTX 3060 Ti. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the XPG Core Reactor II 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular.
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).
Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3060 Ti?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3060 Ti is the r5-5500 (5 builds).
How much does the Arc B580 cost right now?
The Arc B580 is available from $360. We track 2 models in real time.
How much does the RTX 3060 Ti cost right now?
The RTX 3060 Ti is available from $363. We track 15 models in real time.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, with Ampere architecture, offers mid-range gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. A superior version of the RTX 3060, it excels at 1440p and supports ray tracing and DLSS for optimized graphics.
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