ARC B580 Vs RX 6700 XT – Which One Is Better?

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Uzair Qureshi

At Tech4Gamers, I proudly wear the title of Comparisons Specialist. Focused on CPUs and GPUs, I bring forth a wealth of hands-on experience and a keen eye for detail to provide our audience with the latest insights and analyses.

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Pros And Cons

Comparison Table

Architectural Difference

• Architecture: While the RX 6700 XT has AMD’s old RDNA 2.0 architecture, the ARC B580 features Intel’s advanced and efficient Xe2 architecture.
• GPU Chip: The ARC B580 is developed using an Intel BMG-G21 chip fabricated on a 5nm node at TSMC. In contrast, the RX 6700 XT features AMD’s Navi 22 chip on a 7nm process node.
• Clock Speed: AMD RX 6700 XT has a base clock of 2321 MHz. Regarding the turbo clock, ARC B580’s 2670 MHz defeats the RX 6700 XT’s 2581 MHz by 3.4%.
• VRAM: The ARC B580 and the RX 6700 XT have the same 192-bit 12GB GDDR6 memory. However, the ARC B580 has an 18.8% higher memory bandwidth of 456.0 GB/s.
• Advanced Technologies: The Arc B580 features Intel Xe Super Sampling (XeSS), while the RX 6700 XT includes AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR). These technologies enhance ray tracing.

Intel’s ARC B580 and AMD’s RX 6700 XT fight in a decisive conflict, as they are armed with the same 192-bit 12GB GDDR6 memory. Can the RX 6700 XT beat the ARC B580 due to its higher TDP? To find out the better option, let’s now assess the ARC B580 vs RX 6700 XT in multiple fields.

Gaming Benchmarks

The specifications of these two graphics cards reveal no clear superiority of one over the other. We evaluated the actual performance of the ARC B580 and RX 6700 XT by playing eight graphically intensive games at 1080p resolution.

Test Bench

The gaming system we used for this comparison featured the following specifications.

• OS: Windows 11
• CPU: Ryzen 7 9800X3D
• Motherboards: ASRock X870 Steel Legend WiFi
• RAM: Kingston Fury Renegade RGB DDR5 32GB 7200MHz
• SSD: CORSAIR MP700 PRO 2TB Gen5 NVMe SSD
• PSU: Enermax PlatiGemini 1200W Platinum
• CPU Cooler: Deepcool Assassin II CPU Cooler

Alan Wake 2

• Starting our assessment with Alan Wake 2, we saw that the RX 6700 XT (44 FPS) leads in performance by 15.8% against the Arc B580 (38 FPS).
• For low 1% performance, the RX 6700 XT maintains an advantage, reaching 33 FPS, which is 10% more than the Arc B580’s 30 FPS.

Black Myth Wukong

• In Black Myth Wukong, the RX 6700 XT maintained an 18% higher average frame rate of 59 FPS, while the Arc B580 turned only 50 FPS on average.
• During the low 1% performance time, the RX 6700 XT achieves 47 FPS, holding a 27% advantage over the Arc B580’s 37 FPS.

Cyberpunk 2077

• During our gameplay of Cyberpunk 2077, the Arc B580 holds a 6.3% advantage, averaging 79 FPS, while the RX 6700 XT follows with 74 FPS.
• Nonetheless, the RX 6700 XT pulls ahead in the low 1% performance, reaching 61 FPS, which is 10.9% more than the Arc B580’s 55 FPS.

Forza Horizon 5

• The ARC B580 delivered an average of 92 FPS in Forza Horizon 5, which is about 10.67% lower than the RX 6700 XT’s 103 FPS. 
• For the low 1% performance, the ARC B580 achieved 76 FPS, while the RX 6700 XT reached 90 FPS, giving the RX 6700 XT a lead of approximately 18.42%.

Ghost of Tsushima

• During our Ghost of Tsushima session, the Intel ARC B580 achieved an average of 70 FPS, which is 19.54% lower than the RX 6700 XT’s 87 FPS.
• Regarding the low 1% performance, we saw that the ARC B580 (52 FPS) trailed behind the RX 6700 XT (77 FPS) by approximately 32.47%.

God of War: Ragnarök

• In God of War: Ragnarok, the RX 6700 XT achieved an average of 81 FPS, outperforming the Intel Arc B580’s 68 FPS by approximately 19.1%.
• In the low 1% performance scenario, the RX 6700 XT delivered 70 FPS, maintaining a notable 29.6% lead over the Arc B580’s 54 FPS.

Horizon Forbidden West

• During Horizon Forbidden West, the RX 6700 XT yielded 79 FPS on average, about 9.27% finer than the Arc B580’s performance of 72 FPS.
• We observed that the RX 6700 XT scores 68 FPS at its worst 1% performance in this gameplay, 19.30% more than the ARC B580’s 57 FPS.

Senua’s Saga – Hellblade II

• While playing Senua’s Saga – Hellblade II, the RX 6700 XT delivered a smooth 52 FPS on average, beating the Arc B580’s 40 FPS by an impressive 30.0%.
• The RX 6700 XT delivers a low 1% frame rate of 44 FPS in this gameplay. It surpassed the ARC B580’s 33 FPS by an exceptional 33.3%.

Productivity Benchmarks

As we evaluated the gaming performance of the ARC B580 vs RX 6700 XT, the RX 6700 XT emerged as the clear victor. We now turn our attention to their productivity capabilities. This assessment will reveal which GPU better serves the needs of productivity-focused users.

Geekbench 6

• In our Geekbench 6 OpenCL compute benchmark, the RX 6700 XT scored 99,809 points, beating the ARC B580, which scored 97,939 points, roughly by 1.9%.
• The RX 6700 XT scored 114,096 points in Vulkan compute benchmarks, exceeding the ARC B580’s score of 99,266 by 14.9%.

Blender Open Data

• The performance test of Blender Open Data benchmarks presents contradictory results. Here, the Arc B580 outshines the RX 6700T by 18.6%, indicating its superior performance.
• During our test, the ARC B580 conducted 1,802 samples per minute, whereas the RX 6700 XT lagged with 1,519 samples per minute.

Passmark

• During our Passmark performance test, the RX 6700 XT again takes an impressive lead of around 27.0% over the ARC B580.
• When subjected to stress, the ARC B580 scored an impressive 15,612 points, while the RX 6700 XT scored a massive 19,842 points.

Overall Performance

Average Frame Rate

Our gaming benchmarks of the ARC B580 vs RX 6700 XT revealed a clear victory. The RX 6700 XT unveiled its superior gaming powers averaging 72.4 FPS overall, while the ARC B580 managed an overall 63.6 FPS. Thus, the RX 6700 XT is roughly 13.8% better than the ARC B580 for 1080p gaming.

Low 1% Frame Rate

Analyzing the lowest 1% performance across the tested games, we calculated that the RX 6700 XT provided 61.2 FPS, while the ARC B580 managed 49.2 FPS. Based on these stats, the RX 6700 XT is roughly 24.4% better than the Arc B580 at the low 1% performance.

Productivity

In our productivity benchmarks, the Arc B580 demonstrated admirable performance. However, when we do a broader analysis, the RX 6700 XT surpasses it by about 13.6% in efficiency, underscoring its superior capability in handling intensive workloads.

Power Efficiency

With its power-efficient design, the Arc B580 transcends the RX 6700 XT in energy efficiency. It operates at 79.2% lower power on average during our gaming sessions. Additionally, the Arc B580 delivers 0.61 FPS per watt, 56.4% higher than the RX 6700 XT’s 0.39 FPS per watt.

Thermal Efficiency

During our gaming benchmarks, the ARC B580 offered exceptional thermal efficiency, sustaining an average temperature of 57.5°C. In contrast, the RX 6700 XT ran a bit warmer at an average of 59.9°C, registering a 4.17% higher thermal output.

Price And Value

The Intel ARC B580 delivers prime value. It merges superior performance per watt and per dollar while holding its launch $249 price tag. Meanwhile, the RX 6700 XT is currently twice as expensive as the ARC B580. Concerning availability, you can easily get these GPUs from the online market.

What We Recommend?

Intel ARC B580: This cost-effective graphics card delivers remarkable operating efficiency and robust performance, making it an excellent choice for smooth 1080p gaming and simple productivity tasks. However, this GPU is not capable of handling intensive workloads.

Radeon RX 6700 XT: The RX 6700 XT produces more performance and is better suited for intensive gaming and productivity. However, its current price does not align with its performance. Newer and superior graphics cards are available at this price.

We strongly endorse the Intel ARC B580 as an exceptional choice for those in search of an efficient and budget-friendly GPU. However, if the RX 6700 XT becomes available at a lower price, it would be the superior option for gaming performance.

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Uzair Qureshi

[Comparisons Specialist]

I’m a passionate computer hardware expert specializing in CPUs and GPUs. With a lifelong curiosity for hardware and extensive hands-on experience, I provide valuable insights, practical advice, and in-depth analysis on these components. Engaging with the hardware community, I exchange knowledge and stay at the forefront of technological advancements.

Get In Touch: uzair@tech4gamers.com