The GPU Radar

Intel Arc B580vsAMD RX 7700 XT

Generation comparison: The AMD RX 7700 XT is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value. Compare clearance pricing against the Intel Arc B580's launch MSRP to decide.
Intel Arc B580
Buy/Wait:Caution

First-generation product — no release history to base predictions on

Best for: Budget gamers who want maximum VRAM per dollar. Ideal for 1080p high-refresh and entry 1440p gaming — best value in the sub-$300 market.

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AMD RX 7700 XT
Buy/Wait:Wait

Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest

Superseded by RX 9070

Best for: 1440p gamers seeking AMD clearance value — sits between the 7800 XT and 7600 XT in performance.

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Intel Arc B580AMD RX 7700 XT
TierMid-rangeHigh-end
GenerationArc BattlemageRX 7000
VRAM12 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
TDP190W245W
UpscalingXeSSFSR3
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$249$449
ReleasedDec 3, 2024Sep 6, 2023
Cycle length~550 days
Cycle adviceCautionWait
Deals adviceCautionBuy
SuccessorRX 9070

Why buy each?

Intel Arc B580

12GB at $249 — unmatched value

4GB more VRAM than the RTX 4060 ($299) and RTX 5060 ($299). The best VRAM-per-dollar in the market.

Rasterization champion at its price

Matches or beats the RTX 4060 in most rasterized workloads while costing $50 less.

XeSS upscaling

Intel's AI upscaler works well in supported titles and continues to expand game support.

AMD RX 7700 XT

Clearance 1440p value

Superseded but strong value — at clearance pricing, a capable 1440p card for well under $350.

12GB GDDR6

Comfortable VRAM for 1440p gaming.

Mature RDNA 3 drivers

Well-optimized after 18+ months of updates.