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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GBvsIntel Arc B580

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB and the Intel Arc B580 are modern desktop graphics cards supporting advanced hardware encode options and a maximum of four displays. Choosing between them comes down to a trade-off in launch price, memory capacity, and architectural features.

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Biggest differences

  • Shader cores

    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB leads

    +80%

    higher is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB4,608 cores
    • Intel Arc B5802,560 cores

  • Launch price

    Intel Arc B580 leads

    −34%

    lower is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB379 USD
    • Intel Arc B580249 USD

  • Video memory

    Intel Arc B580 leads

    +50%

    higher is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB8 GB
    • Intel Arc B58012 GB

  • Memory bus width

    Intel Arc B580 leads

    +50%

    higher is better

    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB128 bit
    • Intel Arc B580192 bit

Where each one wins

  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

    • Shader cores
    • Memory type
    • Memory speed
    • Last-level cache
    • Board power
    • PCIe version
    • HDMI version
    • DisplayPort version

  • Intel Arc B580

    • Launch price
    • Boost clock
    • Video memory
    • Memory bus width
    • Memory bandwidth
    • Video encoders

What both have

  • Recommended PSU600 W
  • Power connectors8-pin
  • PCIe lanes8 lanes
  • HDMI outputs1 ports
  • DisplayPort outputs3 ports
  • Max displays4 displays
  • Hardware encodeH.264, HEVC, AV1

Every spec

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SpecNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GBIntel Arc B580
Overview

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Overview specs

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Release date2025-042024-12
Launch price379 USD1249 USD
Graphics chip

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Graphics chip specs

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ArchitectureBlackwellXe2
Shader cores4,608 cores2,560 cores
Boost clock2,572 MHz2,670 MHz
Base clock2,407 MHzNot published
FP32 compute23.7 TFLOPSNot published
Memory

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Video memory8 GB12 GB
Memory typeGddr7Gddr6
Memory bus width128 bit192 bit
Memory bandwidth448 GB/s456 GB/s
Memory speed28 Gbps19 Gbps
Last-level cache32 MB18 MB
Power

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Board power180 W190 W
Recommended PSU600 W600 W
Power connectors8-pin28-pin
Interface

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PCIe version5.04.0
PCIe lanes8 lanes38 lanes
Display outputs

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HDMI version2.1b2.1
DisplayPort version2.1b42.15
HDMI outputs1 ports1 ports
DisplayPort outputs3 ports3 ports
Max displays4 displays4 displays
Video engine

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Video engine specs

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Hardware encodeH.264, HEVC, AV1H.264, HEVC, AV16
Video encoders1 encoders2 encoders
Size

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Card lengthNot published272 mm
Card heightNot published115 mm7
Slot widthNot published2 slots
Notes on 7 values — test conditions and caveats
  1. 1NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, Launch price: NVIDIA sells no Founders Edition of this card; $379 is the starting MSRP for partner cards.
  2. 2NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, Power connectors: No Founders Edition exists; most partner cards use one 8-pin socket, a few use a 16-pin 12V-2x6 instead.
  3. 3NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, PCIe lanes: Only 8 lanes: on a PCIe 4.0 or 3.0 board it gets half or a quarter of the PCIe 5.0 bandwidth.
  4. 4NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB, DisplayPort version: DisplayPort 2.1b at the full UHBR20 rate.
  5. 5Intel Arc B580, DisplayPort version: Intel rates the DisplayPort outputs at DP 2.1 up to UHBR 13.5 (second output listed at UHBR 10).
  6. 6Intel Arc B580, Hardware encode: Intel's spec table also lists H.264 and H.265 (HEVC) hardware encode as Yes.
  7. 7Intel Arc B580, Card height: Intel publishes this dimension as the card's 'Width' (115 mm) alongside the 272 mm length.

Pricing and Value

The Intel Arc B580 arrives with a much lower starting investment at $249 compared to the $379 starting MSRP for partner cards of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. That lower cost makes Intel's option significantly easier on a strict budget.

Buyers looking for the NVIDIA card must weigh the higher price against its architectural advantages. Partner cards for the NVIDIA option require a $379 starting MSRP because NVIDIA sells no Founders Edition of this card.

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Memory and Performance

The Intel Arc B580 pulls ahead in raw video memory by offering 12 GB against the 8 GB found on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. A larger frame buffer helps handle heavier asset loads in modern software.

Despite having less capacity, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB uses faster GDDR7 memory types operating at 28 Gbps alongside a 32 MB last-level cache. This contrasts with the 19 Gbps speed and 18 MB cache on the Intel card, though Intel compensates with a wider 192-bit memory bus width and a memory bandwidth of 456 GB/s.

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Memory and Performance

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Power and Interface

Power requirements are closely matched with both options recommending a 600 W PSU. However, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB draws slightly less power at 180 W compared to the 190 W board power of the Intel Arc B580.

For motherboard connectivity, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB supports PCIe 5.0 over 8 lanes. Buyers using older PCIe 4.0 or 3.0 boards should note that the 8-lane count gets half or a quarter of the PCIe 5.0 bandwidth, which hurts the 8 GB card more once VRAM overflows.

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Display and Video Features

Both options provide identical display output counts including one HDMI port, three DisplayPort ports, and a max display limit of four. Video encoding hardware across both units covers H.264, HEVC, and AV1.

The Intel Arc B580 features two hardware video encoders compared to the single encoder on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. For output standards, the NVIDIA card features HDMI version 2.1b and DisplayPort 2.1b at the full UHBR20 rate.

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The Verdict

Buy the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB if you want faster GDDR7 memory speeds and PCIe 5.0 support. Buy the Intel Arc B580 if you prefer a lower launch price and a larger 12 GB video memory buffer.

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FAQ

What power connectors do these graphics cards require?

Both options generally use an 8-pin power connector, though most partner cards for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB use an 8-pin socket while a few use a 16-pin 12V-2x6 instead.

How many video encoders does each card feature?

The Intel Arc B580 features two video encoders, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB includes one encoder.

What is the memory bus width for each graphics card?

The Intel Arc B580 uses a 192-bit memory bus width, whereas the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB utilizes a 128-bit bus width.

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