The GPU Radar

NVIDIA RTX 4060vsIntel Arc B580

Generation comparison: The NVIDIA RTX 4060 is superseded but at current street prices may deliver strong value.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
Buy/Wait:Wait

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

Superseded by RTX 5060

Best for: 1080p gamers on a tight budget who find it at deep clearance discounts.

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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 4060Intel Arc B580
TierEntryMid-range
GenerationRTX 4000Arc Battlemage
VRAM8 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
TDP115W190W
UpscalingDLSS3XeSS
Ray Tracing
Launch MSRP$299$249
ReleasedJun 29, 2023Dec 3, 2024
Cycle length~800 days
Cycle adviceWaitCaution
Deals adviceBuyCaution
SuccessorRTX 5060

Why buy each?

NVIDIA RTX 4060

Ultra-low 115W TDP

One of the most efficient GPUs ever — no external power connector needed on some AIB models.

DLSS 3

Frame generation extends the card's 1080p capabilities significantly.

Clearance pricing

Below $200 street prices make this an affordable entry into NVIDIA's ecosystem.

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.