Tech Desk 
Dec 04, 2024
Intel launched its next-generation Arc-series GPUs, Intel Arc B580 and B570. There seem to be only two GPUs in the lineup for now, and they both target 1440p gaming.
The Arc B-series features the latest Intel technologies, such as XeSS 2 for enhanced super sampling and XMX artificial intelligence (AI) for accelerated AI workloads. The company stated that the new GPUs provide 70% better performance per Xe-core and 50% per watt.
Intel Arc B-series GPU specifications
The Intel Arc A-series of GPUs present a budget-friendly 1080p and 1440p gaming experience, and the new B-series builds on the same foundation, providing “best-in-class value for performance at price points that are accessible to most gamers.”
The new GPUs are based on Intel’s latest Xe2 architecture bringing second-generation Xe-cores and high-performance XMX AI engines.
Intel Arc B580
The Arc B580 is the more performance-focused offering, featuring 20 Xe cores, 20 RT units, a clock speed of 2670 MHz, and 12GB GDDR6 VRAM. Moreover, it has a TBP of 190W, along with having more RAM, it comes with fewer Xe cores and fewer Intel XMX engines than the previous generation Arc A580.
Intel compared the Arc B580 with the higher-tier Arc A750, stating that it can perform 24% faster on average at 1440p, with some games running up to 78% faster.
Intel Arc B580 price
The price of Intel Arc B580 GPU is $259 and board partners like Acer, ASRock, GUNNIR, ONIX Technology, MAXSUN, and Sparkle will be making their versions of the card. These will be available starting December 13.
Intel Arc B570
This is one of the most affordable Arc B570 GPUs, which comes with 18 Xe cores and 18 RT units, with 10GB GDDR6 VRAM. The clock speed is 2500 MHz, and it can draw 150W of power, making it an efficient offering.
Both the Xe core count and RT units are lower than the previous generation Arc A570, but still significantly higher than the Arc A380 GPU.
Intel Arc B570 price
The price of Intel Arc B570 is $219, along it will be available from the same board partners starting January 16, 2025.
It is important to note that the WEELIAO GUNNIR Intel Arc B580 Index Graphics card is already listed on Amazon, which costs $379, quite a bit more than Intel’s price.
