Intel Arc B580 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

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

$582

FPS / €

0.722

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Nvidia

RTX 5050

Blackwell · 8 GB GDDR6

#13 / 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

$270

FPS / €

1.404

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Our verdict

The Arc B580 is on average 11% faster than the RTX 5050 at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 5050 is currently $312 cheaper ($270 vs $582).
With 1.404 FPS per euro, the RTX 5050 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.

Arc B580

RTX 5050

Counter-Strike 2

+6%

362 FPS

1% low 208

340 FPS

1% low 196

Apex Legends

+14%

237 FPS

1% low 164

208 FPS

1% low 143

Grand Theft Auto V

+20%

83 FPS

1% low 64

69 FPS

1% low 53

Red Dead Redemption 2

+24%

140 FPS

1% low 95

113 FPS

1% low 83

Cyberpunk 2077

+30%

73 FPS

1% low 54

56 FPS

1% low 41

Rocket League

+7%

692 FPS

1% low 311

645 FPS

1% low 276

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+25%

125 FPS

1% low 91

100 FPS

1% low 73

Crimson Desert

+24%

118 FPS

1% low 80

95 FPS

1% low 70

FPS / €

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

Arc B580

0.722

RTX 5050

1.404

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Specifications

	Arc B580	RTX 5050
Architecture	Battlemage	Blackwell
Release date	2024-12	2025-07
Video memory	12 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	192 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	456 GB/s	320 GB/s
Shading units	2560	2560
Boost clock	2850 MHz	2570 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	190 W	130 W
Recommended PSU	600 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 5.0 x8
Launch price	$249	$249

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 5050

#13 / 69

Popularity score11.2/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1.7%

Number of builds created with this GPU

279

Average build price

$859

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

Corsair RM750e 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black

750 W · $72

Latest builds

15/06/26

PNY Geforce RTX 5050 8GB Dual Fan DLSS 4

PC ARGB entrée de gamme à 1459 €

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Real-time prices and stock in your region

Arc B580

5 models tracked

Kotoshi AR-B580D6-E12GB/DF Intel Arc B580 Graphics Board$582

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RTX 5050

47 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the Arc B580 or the RTX 5050?

The Arc B580 is on average 11% faster than the RTX 5050 at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 5050 is currently $312 cheaper ($270 vs $582). With 1.404 FPS per euro, the RTX 5050 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 5050?

At 1440p, the Arc B580 averages 377 FPS versus 341 FPS for the RTX 5050 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 5050?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 5050. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the Corsair RM750e 750W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular 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 5050?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 5050 is the r5-5500 (142 builds).

How much does the Arc B580 cost right now?

The Arc B580 is available from $582. We track 5 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 5050 cost right now?

The RTX 5050 is available from $270. We track 47 models in real time.