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Intel Arc B580vsAMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
The Intel Arc B580 and the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT share PCIe 4.0 interfaces and support modern display standards. Choosing between them comes down to a trade-off between launch price and raw memory performance.
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Best for Budget-focused builders
Wins5 / 14- MOST WINS
Best for High-bandwidth memory needs
Wins9 / 14
Biggest differences
Launch price
Intel Arc B580 leads
2×
lower is better
- Intel Arc B580249 USD
- AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT499 USD
PCIe lanes
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT leads
2×
higher is better
- Intel Arc B5808 lanes
- AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT16 lanes
Last-level cache
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT leads
3.56×
higher is better
- Intel Arc B58018 MB
- AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT64 MB
Shader cores
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT leads
+50%
higher is better
- Intel Arc B5802,560 cores
- AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT3,840 cores
Where each one wins
Intel Arc B580
- Launch price
- Boost clock
- Board power
- Recommended PSU
- Slot width
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
- Shader cores
- Video memory
- Memory bus width
- Memory bandwidth
- Memory speed
- Last-level cache
- PCIe lanes
- HDMI version
- Card length
What both have
- Memory typeGddr6
- Power connectors8-pin
- PCIe version4.0
- 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 B580 | AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release date | 2024-12 | 2023-09 |
| Launch price | 249 USD | 499 USD |
| Graphics chip | ||
| Architecture | Xe2 | Rdna 3 |
| Shader cores | 2,560 cores | 3,840 cores |
| Boost clock | 2,670 MHz | 2,430 MHz |
| Base clock | Not published | 1,295 MHz |
| FP32 compute | Not published | 37.3 TFLOPS |
| Memory | ||
| Video memory | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | Gddr6 | Gddr6 |
| Memory bus width | 192 bit | 256 bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 456 GB/s | 624 GB/s |
| Memory speed | 19 Gbps | 19.5 Gbps |
| Last-level cache | 18 MB | 64 MB |
| Power | ||
| Board power | 190 W | 263 W |
| Recommended PSU | 600 W | 700 W |
| Power connectors | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Interface | ||
| PCIe version | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| PCIe lanes | 8 lanes | 16 lanes |
| Display outputs | ||
| HDMI version | 2.1 | 2.1a1 |
| DisplayPort version | 2.12 | 2.13 |
| HDMI outputs | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| DisplayPort outputs | 3 ports | 3 ports |
| Max displays | 4 displays | 4 displays |
| Video engine | ||
| Hardware encode | H.264, HEVC, AV14 | H.264, HEVC, AV1 |
| Video encoders | 2 encoders | Not published |
| Size | ||
| Card length | 272 mm | 267 mm |
| Card height | 115 mm5 | Not published |
| Slot width | 2 slots | 2.5 slots |
Notes on 5 values — test conditions and caveats
- 1AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, HDMI version: AMD's spec page lists HDMI 2.1; its own press release and Notebookcheck state HDMI 2.1a.
- 2Intel Arc B580, DisplayPort version: Intel rates the DisplayPort outputs at DP 2.1 up to UHBR 13.5 (second output listed at UHBR 10).
- 3AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, DisplayPort version: Notebookcheck lists the DisplayPort 2.1 link rate as UHBR13.5; AMD notes DP 2.1 support depends on AIB designs.
- 4Intel Arc B580, Hardware encode: Intel's spec table also lists H.264 and H.265 (HEVC) hardware encode as Yes.
- 5Intel Arc B580, Card height: Intel publishes this dimension as the card's 'Width' (115 mm) alongside the 272 mm length.
Price and Value
The Intel B580 costs $249 at launch, making it much more affordable than the Radeon RX 7800 XT at $499. Buyers on a strict budget get a capable entry point without overspending.
Memory and Performance
The Radeon RX 7800 XT packs 16 GB of video memory and a 256-bit bus width. This setup delivers 624 GB/s of memory bandwidth to handle demanding high-resolution graphics workloads.
Power and System Requirements
The Intel B580 draws 190 W and requires a 600 W power supply. The AMD card demands a heavier 700 W power supply to support its 263 W board power.
The Verdict
Buy the Intel Arc B580 if you want a lower launch price and lower power draw. Buy the AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT if you need more video memory and wider memory bandwidth.
Where to buy
Intel Arc B580
Best for Budget-focused builders
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT
Best for High-bandwidth memory needs
FAQ
What power supply do these graphics cards require?
The Intel B580 requires a 600 W power supply, while the Radeon RX 7800 XT recommends a 700 W power supply.
How much video memory do they have?
The Intel B580 features 12 GB of video memory, whereas the Radeon RX 7800 XT includes 16 GB.
What are their launch prices?
The Intel B580 launched at $249, and the Radeon RX 7800 XT launched at $499.
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