The GPU Radar

NVIDIA RTX 4060 TivsIntel Arc B580

Generation comparison: The NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value. Compare clearance pricing against the Intel Arc B580's launch MSRP to decide.
NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti
Buy/Wait:Wait

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

Superseded by RTX 5060 Ti

Best for: Budget 1440p gamers who find the 16GB variant at a steep clearance discount.

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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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NVIDIA RTX 4060 TiIntel Arc B580
TierMid-rangeMid-range
GenerationRTX 4000Arc Battlemage
VRAM16 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
TDP165W190W
UpscalingDLSS3XeSS
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$449$249
ReleasedMay 24, 2023Dec 3, 2024
Cycle length~780 days
Cycle adviceWaitCaution
Deals adviceBuyCaution
SuccessorRTX 5060 Ti

Why buy each?

NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti

Clearance pricing

Superseded but strong value — at current street prices, an affordable 1440p option.

16GB variant

The 16GB model avoids the 8GB limitation that plagued the base model.

165W TDP

Very low power draw — works with virtually any modern PSU.

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.