Arc B580 Vs RTX 4060: Here’s What We Found

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Abde Manaf

At Tech4Gamers, I began as a comparison writer, analyzing GPU and CPU performance. Now, I focus on writing reviews and contributing to the best-ofs section, sharing personal insights after hands-on testing.

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Pros and Cons

Comparison Table 

Architectural Difference

1. Process Nodes: Both the Intel Arc B580 and the NVIDIA RTX 4060 use cutting-edge 5nm technology, making them significantly more efficient than their predecessors.
2. Clock Speeds: The Arc B580 features a fixed clock speed of 2670 MHz, while the RTX 4060 offers a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz, pushing performance higher when needed.
3. VRAM: The Arc B580 boasts a VRAM of 12GB GDDR6 over the RTX 4060’s 8GB, along with a wider 192-bit memory bus to further boost its capability in memory-intensive scenarios, compared to the RTX 4060’s narrower 128-bit bus.
4. TDP: The Arc B580 comes with a significantly higher TDP of 190W, which makes it more energy-demanding as opposed to the RTX 4060 with a TDP of 115W, giving it an advantage in power efficiency.
5. Supported Technologies: Intel’s new XeSS 2 technology that it launched with the ARC B580 effectively combines all the NVIDIA-exclusive technologies like DLSS 3.0, Frame Generation, and Reflex into a single reliable solution. 

In this overview, we will take a look at both the Intel Arc B580 and NVIDIA RTX 4060 to see how their differences pan out in their benchmarked performance, efficiency, as well as pricing. So, buckle up as we see how these two stack up where it really matters—out in the wild.

Gaming Benchmarks – 1080p

Let’s dive into real-world performance and see how the Intel Arc B580 performs against the NVIDIA RTX 4060 in today’s demanding gaming scenarios. Using a gaming rig with the following specifications, we will test the two graphic solutions under controlled settings to get an insight into their capabilities.

Test Bench

• Operating System – Windows 11
• CPU – AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
• Mobo – MSI MPG X670E CARBON
• RAM – G. Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6400 CL30
• CPU Cooler – Arctic Freezer 34 Esports Duo
• Storage – XPG GAMMIX S70 BLADE 2TB NVMe SSD
• Power Supply – Corsair RM850e Gold 850W (Fully Modular, 80+ Gold)

Ghost of Tsushima

• Starting off with Ghost of Tsushima, the Intel Arc B580 comes out on top, hitting an average of 69 FPS, which is around 11.3% higher than the RTX 4060’s 62 FPS.
• For 1% lows, it was a much closer race as the Arc B580 manages 55 FPS, just a tiny 1.9% ahead of the RTX 4060’s 54 FPS.

Red Dead Redemption 2

• The Arc B580 absolutely shines in Red Dead Redemption 2, with an average of 88 FPS—a huge 41.9% lead over the RTX 4060, which only manages to squeeze in 62 FPS.
• It’s more of the same in 1% lows, where the Arc B580 scores 67 FPS, beating the RTX 4060’s 52 FPS by a solid 28.9%.

Cyberpunk 2077

• Cyberpunk 2077 flips the script, with the RTX 4060 taking charge, delivering 79 FPS on average, a 21.54% improvement over the Arc B580’s 65 FPS.
• The RTX 4060 also edges out the Arc B580 in the minimum frames of Cyberpunk 2077, hitting 54 FPS, which amounts to 17.4% more frames than the Arc B580’s 46 FPS.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt NG

• In The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt, the Arc B580 really proves its worth as it crushes the RTX 4060 with an average of 105 FPS, a whopping 43.8% higher than the 73 FPS delivered by the RTX 4060.
• The 1% lows tell the same story but with an even wider gap as the Arc B580 hits 90 FPS, assuming a massive 60.7% lead over the RTX 4060’s framerate of 56 FPS.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

• When it comes to Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, the RTX 4060 takes the crown in this test, blowing past the Arc B580 with 86 FPS on average, a huge 53.6% lead over the Arc B580’s 56 FPS.
• In addition, the RTX 4060 performs better than the Arc B580 in terms of 1% low performance as well, showing a remarkable 63.6% lead and reaching 72 FPS, higher than that of the Arc B580’s inferior 44 FPS.

God of War: Ragnarök

• In the test with God of War: Ragnarök, the RTX 4060 again stays ahead of the curve as it pulls ahead with an average of 79 FPS—a 16.2% lead over the 68 FPS that the Arc B580 ended up with.
• Similarly, in the minimum frames, the RTX 4060 retained its lead, delivering 66 FPS compared to the Arc B580’s 55 FPS, a solid 20% advantage.

Forza Horizon 5

• In Forza Horizon 5, the average framerate comes as close as it gets in these tests, as the RTX 4060 barely wins, averaging 92 FPS—just 1.1% more than the Arc B580’s 91 FPS.
• With a fair 7.6% edge in 1% low performance, however, the RTX 4060 pulls slightly ahead of the Arc B580, providing a framerate of 71 FPS compared to the Arc B580’s 66 FPS.

Alan Wake 2

• Alan Wake 2 also comes really close in average framerate, with the RTX 4060 averaging 36 FPS, trailing the Arc B580’s 35 FPS by only a mere 2.86%.
• The same follows with 1% lows, where the RTX 4060 hits 32 FPS, just 3.23% higher than the 31 FPS achieved by the Arc B580 GPU.

Productivity Benchmarks

With the gaming benchmarks wrapped up, it’s time to look into productivity benchmarks for both cards. For consistency, we’ll be using the same test bench as we did for the gaming tests to ensure fair and reliable results. 

Geekbench

• In the Geekbench performance benchmark, the Arc B580 managed to edge out the RTX 4060 with a score of 14,244, a slim lead of just 1.6% against NVIDIA’s score of 14,055. 

3D Mark 

• The Arc B580 truly outshined the RTX 4060 in the 3D Mark Speed Way benchmark, securing a score of 3,079—an impressive 32.3% higher than the 4060’s 2,327. 
• However, in the 3D Mark Steel Nomad test, the tables turned as the RTX 4060 struck back with a score of 2,674, outperforming the Arc B580’s 2,455 by a solid 8.9%.

Blender

• When it came to Blender rendering, the Arc B580 stood unchallenged, finishing the same task in 6.4 minutes that took the RTX 4060, 7.2 minutes to complete, a notable 12.5% lead for Intel. 

Overall Performance

Average Framerate

In our tests, we found out that the Arc A580 and RTX 4060 produced almost identical average framerates, with Intel’s ARC B580 having a 1.4% lead, and while there were major performance gaps in a few games, the overall gap was so small that it didn’t really make any significant difference.

1% Lows:

In terms of 1% lows, however, the difference became even more negligible, as the RTX 4060 led by a meager 0.7%, further confirming the similar capabilities of these graphical processors in these minimum frames.

Productivity:

When it comes to productivity Intel’s Arc B580 took the crown by margins as big as 32% in the Speed Way benchmark and proved itself to be a robust option against NVIDIA’s RTX 4060. Although RTX 4060 did claim a decent 8.9% edge in Steel Nomad, Intel still proved to be at least 4.1% better on average.

Average Power Consumption

Given how closely the two graphics processing units performed, it is not surprising that they showed nearly identical power consumption, with the Arc’s average power consumption being a mere 0.26% higher than that of NVIDIA’s GPU.

Average Thermal Statistics

The same trend was seen across the thermal statistics, where the average temperatures of these two GPUs were once again tied. Intel’s GPU was only 0.22% cooler than the RTX 4060, which was essentially a negligible difference that didn’t really amount to anything.

Pricing And Availability

With both GPUs priced at their launch prices even today, we can see that Intel’s ARC B580 is about 18.2% less expensive than the NVIDIA card, despite the fact that their performance is really similar, making Intel an overall smarter option in this case.

Final Verdict—What We Recommend?

NVIDIA RTX 4060: While the RTX 4060 performed well and stayed competitive with Intel’s Arc B580, it didn’t showcase any significant differences that would place it ahead of its competition in a meaningful way, all while coming with a $50 higher price tag compared to what Intel offers.

Intel Arc B580: On the other hand, Intel delivered a card that not only matched the gaming performance of its competitor but also had a nice edge in productivity, standing strong against NVIDIA’s RTX 4060 and even outperforming it in most scenarios.

After thoroughly analyzing both GPUs, we found that while both cards offer decent performance for high-end gaming and productivity, Intel marginally beats the RTX 4060 due to its better performance per dollar; therefore, making the Arc B580 our recommended pick.

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Abde Manaf

[Comparisons Expert]

Abdemanaf is a skilled creative writer who has been honing his craft since 2011. While initially working in different fields, he found a passion for technology and has been exploring the tech world since early 2015. Over the years, he has developed an in-depth knowledge of the latest tech trends and product offerings by various companies.

Abdemanaf’s writing reflects his analytical mindset and ability to think critically. He has a knack for breaking down complex technical information into easily digestible pieces, making his articles engaging and accessible to readers from all backgrounds. In February 2022, he joined Tech4Gamers as a blog and product comparison writer, where he has been able to hone his skills further.

As a writer, Abdemanaf is dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest technological advancements and trends, enabling him to provide readers with the most relevant and accurate information. He is always eager to learn more and is constantly seeking new challenges to improve his skills.

Get In Touch: manaf@tech4gamers.com