Arc B580
Xe2-HPG · 12 GB GDDR6
Intel Arc VS NVIDIA GeForce GPU COMPARISON
Compare RightNow GPU Database specifications and median 3DMark Time Spy Graphics scores. The quick answer below is intentionally separated from game-specific FPS and live pricing.
Xe2-HPG · 12 GB GDDR6

Blackwell 2.0 · 8 GB GDDR7
QUICK ANSWER
Arc B580 has a median Graphics score of 14,684 versus 13,743 for RTX 5060, a lead of about 7% in this synthetic workload.
3DMARK TIME SPY
Median Graphics scores across submitted 3DMark Time Spy results; higher is better.
Time Spy is a synthetic DirectX 12 workload, not an FPS guarantee. Submitted results can include different board models, drivers, cooling, overclocks, and laptop power limits. Models are desktop GPUs unless explicitly labeled Laptop.
SPECIFICATIONS
Reference specifications from the RightNow GPU Database, whose upstream records come from TechPowerUp.
| Specification | Arc B580 | RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Xe2-HPG | Blackwell 2.0 |
| GPU codename | BMG-G21 | GB206 |
| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |
| Process size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shader units | 2,560 | 3,840 |
| Base clock | 2,670 MHz | 2,280 MHz |
| Boost clock | 2,670 MHz | 2,497 MHz |
| Memory | 12 GB GDDR6 | 8 GB GDDR7 |
| Memory bus | 192-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 456 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| TMUs | 160 | 120 |
| ROPs | 80 | 48 |
| Tensor cores | Not listed | 120 |
| Ray tracing cores | 20 | 30 |
| L2 cache | 18 MB | 32 MB |
| TDP | 190 W | 145 W |
| Recommended system power | 450 W | 300 W |
| PCI Express | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x8 |
| Power connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Display outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1a, 3x DisplayPort 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.1b, 3x DisplayPort 2.1b |
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| FP32 performance | 13.67 TFLOPS | 19.18 TFLOPS |
Arc B580: RightNow GPU Database · upstream record · retrieved Aug 20, 2026
RTX 5060: RightNow GPU Database · upstream record · retrieved Aug 20, 2026
HOW TO CHOOSE
A useful choice depends on performance, memory, power, price, and the games or workloads you actually use.
Arc B580 has a median Graphics score of 14,684 versus 13,743 for RTX 5060, a lead of about 7% in this synthetic workload. Treat a result within roughly three percent as effectively close in this synthetic workload.
Arc B580 lists 12 GB GDDR6 and 190 W graphics power; RTX 5060 lists 8 GB GDDR7 and 145 W. Board-partner models can use different coolers, limits, and connectors.
This comparison does not invent FPS or value claims. Check independent testing for your games and resolution, then compare the current prices of the exact cards available to you.