The Intel Arc B580, a $249 GPU, is generating excitement in the budget gaming segment. With 12GB of VRAM and promising performance, Intel claims it outperforms the NVIDIA RTX 4060. Recent leaks seem to support this claim.
Leaked Performance Figures
According to Moore's Law Is Dead (MLID), the Arc B580 offers an 8-10% performance boost over the RTX 4060, approaching the performance of the RTX 2080 Super and sometimes even the RX 6700 XT. This increased performance could enable smooth 60 FPS gameplay in demanding titles like A Plague Tale Requiem and Black Myth Wukong at 1080p, something the RTX 4060 struggles with.
Synthetic vs. Gaming Performance
Interestingly, leaked benchmarks suggest a significant difference between the Arc B580's synthetic and in-game performance. Its 3DMark Time Spy Graphics score indicates a substantial lead over the RTX 4060 (39%) and RTX 2080 Super (29%). However, real-world gaming performance seems closer to the RTX 2080 Super and just 8-10% faster than the RTX 4060, according to MLID. It remains to be seen how this discrepancy translates to actual gameplay experience.
It's important to treat these leaked figures with caution until independent reviews are available. However, the Arc B580’s potential to shake up the budget GPU market is undeniable.
