Intel has announced the launch of its next-generation B-series Intel Arc GPUs, the Arc B580 and Arc B570. These midrange graphics cards aim to rival Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 4060 and AMD’s RX 7600 series.
Intel's Battlemage GPUs are official today. There's the $249 Arc B580 with 12GB of VRAM and the $219 Arc B570 with 10GB. Both are priced to challenge Nvidia and AMD's budget cards, with the B580 arriving first on December 16th. Full details below ? https://t.co/LhHAzXEuIC
— Tom Warren (@tomwarren) December 3, 2024
The Arc B580 is priced at $249 with 12GB of RAM, while the Arc B570 is priced at $219 with 10GB of RAM.
The Arc B580 is scheduled for release on December 13 and marks the debut of Intel’s new “Battlemage” architecture. The B570 will follow on January 16.
Intel Arc B570 GPU specs leak just days before launch. The specs include 10GB of VRAM, and suggest Intel’s Battlemage chips will compete with Nvidia’s RTX 4060 Ti and AMD’s Radeon RX 7600. Intel will need good pricing here https://t.co/tYUxSxJ3eD
— Tom Warren (@tomwarren) December 1, 2024
These GPUs continue to use cutting-edge TSMC 5 nm silicon manufacturing processes and are expected to deliver significant improvements over their predecessors’ 6 nm technology.
In recognition of @IntelGaming announcing Battlemage and the B580, I found these pins in a drawer. pic.twitter.com/5tjJujk1dg
— Ryan Shrout (@ryanshrout) December 3, 2024
Intel’s Battlemage cards are equipped with a single 8-pin power connector and seem to be a significant step forward for gamers targeting 1440p resolution.
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The company’s performance claims suggest the Arc B580 could outperform Nvidia’s RTX 4060 by about 10 percent.
These cards also come with more RAM than their counterparts, which is beneficial for gaming at higher resolutions. The new GPUs introduce XeSS 2, Intel’s latest upscaling technology, and features like frame generation and Xe Low Latency. These technologies aim to enhance gaming smoothness and reduce latency.
According to @Intel_TAP in his interview on the The Full Nerd @pcworld there is PCIe 5 technology inside #Battlemage, but this wasn't productized. "Today it is PCIe Gen 4 and that is part of the product." pic.twitter.com/51Gt7jIa4b
— Andreas Schilling ?? ?? (@aschilling) December 4, 2024
Intel emphasizes the superior performance of its GPUs when ray tracing is enabled. The B580 is reported to be about 24 percent faster than the Arc A750 at 1440p, showcasing notable improvements in midrange ray-tracing capabilities compared to AMD’s offerings. Speculation continues on whether higher-end B-series GPUs will be released next year, potentially challenging Nvidia’s higher-tier cards.
Intel’s strategic pricing and performance claims position the B580 and B570 as compelling choices for gamers seeking high-performance GPUs under $300.
