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Intel Arc B570vsAMD Radeon RX 7700 XT: Compare Specs
The Intel Arc B570 and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT share PCIe 4.0 interfaces and support up to four displays with HDMI 2.1. However, they diverge sharply in launch pricing, power draw, and memory configurations.
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Best for Budget builders wanting modern video encoding and lower power draw
Wins3 / 9- MOST WINS
Best for Gamers needing higher compute performance and wider memory bandwidth
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Biggest differences
Launch price
Intel Arc B570 leads
2.05×
lower is better
- Intel Arc B570219 USD
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT449 USD
PCIe lanes
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT leads
2×
higher is better
- Intel Arc B5708 lanes
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT16 lanes
Board power
Intel Arc B570 leads
−39%
lower is better
- Intel Arc B570150 W
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT245 W
Shader cores
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT leads
+50%
higher is better
- Intel Arc B5702,304 cores
- AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT3,456 cores
Where each one wins
Intel Arc B570
- Launch price
- Memory speed
- Board power
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
- Shader cores
- Boost clock
- Video memory
- Memory bus width
- Memory bandwidth
- PCIe lanes
What both have
- Memory typeGddr6
- Power connectors8-pin
- PCIe version4.0
- HDMI version2.1
- DisplayPort version2.1
- HDMI outputs1 ports
- DisplayPort outputs3 ports
- Max displays4 displays
- Hardware encodeH.264, HEVC, AV1
Every spec
Red marks the better value in each row.
| Spec | Intel Arc B570 | AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release date | 2025-011 | 2023-09 |
| Launch price | 219 USD2 | 449 USD |
| Graphics chip | ||
| Architecture | Xe2 | Rdna 3 |
| Shader cores | 2,304 cores3 | 3,456 cores |
| Boost clock | 2,500 MHz4 | 2,544 MHz |
| Base clock | Not published | 1,435 MHz5 |
| FP32 compute | Not published | 35.2 TFLOPS |
| Memory | ||
| Video memory | 10 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory type | Gddr6 | Gddr6 |
| Memory bus width | 160 bit | 192 bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 380 GB/s | 432 GB/s6 |
| Memory speed | 19 Gbps | 18 Gbps |
| Last-level cache | Not published | 48 MB |
| Power | ||
| Board power | 150 W | 245 W |
| Recommended PSU | Not published | 700 W7 |
| Power connectors | 8-pin8 | 8-pin9 |
| Interface | ||
| PCIe version | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe lanes | 8 lanes10 | 16 lanes |
| Display outputs | ||
| HDMI version | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| DisplayPort version | 2.111 | 2.112 |
| HDMI outputs | 1 ports13 | 1 ports |
| DisplayPort outputs | 3 ports | 3 ports |
| Max displays | 4 displays | 4 displays |
| Video engine | ||
| Hardware encode | H.264, HEVC, AV114 | H.264, HEVC, AV1 |
| Video encoders | 2 encoders | Not published |
| Size | ||
| Card length | Not published | 267 mm |
| Card height | Not published | Not published |
| Slot width | Not published | 2.5 slots |
Notes on 14 values — test conditions and caveats
- 1Intel Arc B570, Release date: All three launch-day reviews are dated 16 Jan 2025; Intel's page gives only the quarter 'Q4'24.
- 2Intel Arc B570, Launch price: Launch MSRP; Ars Technica notes it only counts if you can actually get one at that price.
- 3Intel Arc B570, Shader cores: Derived per definition: 18 Xe-cores x 128 shading units = 2,304.
- 4Intel Arc B570, Boost clock: Intel publishes only a 'Graphics Clock'; per the key's definition it is recorded as the boost clock.
- 5AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, Base clock: AMD publishes only Game (2171 MHz) and Boost clocks; no base clock appears on AMD's page.
- 6AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, Memory bandwidth: AMD also lists 1995 GB/s 'effective' bandwidth including Infinity Cache; 432 GB/s is the raw VRAM figure.
- 7AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, Recommended PSU: AMD bases this rating on a Ryzen 9 7950X system; your needs may differ.
- 8Intel Arc B570, Power connectors: Intel sells no first-party card; partner B570 cards use a single 8-pin connector.
- 9AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, Power connectors: Reference card uses two 8-pin PCIe power connectors.
- 10Intel Arc B570, PCIe lanes: Eight electrical lanes; Ars Technica notes Arc relies on Resizable BAR to perform optimally.
- 11Intel Arc B570, DisplayPort version: Maker caps DisplayPort 2.1 at UHBR 13.5.
- 12AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT, DisplayPort version: Notebookcheck specifies the DP 2.1 output at UHBR13.5 link rate.
- 13Intel Arc B570, HDMI outputs: Intel sells no first-party B570; this is the standard partner-card port layout.
- 14Intel Arc B570, Hardware encode: Maker also lists 'H.265 (HEVC) Hardware Encode/Decode: Yes' and 'AV1 Encode/Decode: Yes'.
Price and Value
The Intel B570 costs significantly less at $219, making it a compelling option for budget-conscious builders who want modern display outputs and video encoding options without a steep investment. In contrast, the AMD 7700 XT commands a much higher launch MSRP of $449.
That higher price tag buys a more robust feature set and heavier performance pedigree, though the Intel card offers high memory speed at 19 Gbps compared to the 18 Gbps on the AMD competitor.
Memory and Performance
The AMD card comes equipped with 12 GB of video memory on a 192-bit memory bus and a raw bandwidth of 432 GB/s, outstripping the Intel B570's 10 GB capacity and 160-bit bus width. The AMD 7700 XT also utilizes 3,456 shader cores and 48 MB of last-level cache to drive its 35.2 TFLOPS of FP32 compute power.
By comparison, the Intel option relies on 2,304 shader cores and features a board power of just 150 W. This lower energy requirement makes the Intel card easier to cool and power than the 245 W AMD board.
Power and Connectivity
Power requirements differ notably between the two cards, with the AMD 7700 XT demanding a 700 W recommended PSU and two 8-pin connectors on its reference build. Partner cards for the Intel B570 require only a single 8-pin connector and draw substantially less total board power.
Both options support PCIe 4.0, but the AMD card utilizes a full 16 electrical lanes compared to the 8 lanes on the Intel alternative. Both units feature one HDMI 2.1 port and three DisplayPort 2.1 outputs capped at a UHBR 13.5 link rate.
The Verdict
Buy the Intel Arc B570 if you need a lower-cost card with modest power draws and modern encoding support. Buy the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT if you want higher compute power, a wider memory bus, and more VRAM for demanding tasks.
Where to buy
Intel Arc B570
Best for Budget builders wanting modern video encoding and lower power draw
AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT
Best for Gamers needing higher compute performance and wider memory bandwidth
FAQ
What power supply do these graphics cards require?
The AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT recommends a 700 W power supply, while Intel does not publish a recommended PSU wattage for the Arc B570.
How many displays can I connect to each card?
Both the Intel Arc B570 and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT support a maximum of four displays through one HDMI 2.1 port and three DisplayPort 2.1 outputs.
What video encoding formats do they support?
Both the Intel Arc B570 and the AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT support hardware encoding for H.264, HEVC, and AV1.
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