Intel · Released Dec 2024
Arc B580 Review
Battlemage · 12 GB · 190 W · $249
Intel’s Battlemage B580 is the budget value story of 2025 — 12 GB VRAM, strong 1440p, and XeSS 2 for under $250.
Compare with GeForce RTX 5090 → From $249
Verdex Score
82
/ 100
raster 82
rt 76
ai 80
Pros
- +Incredible $/frame at 1440p
- +12 GB VRAM on a budget card
- +Modern AV1 + XeSS 2
Cons
- −Older DX11 titles can struggle
- −Needs resizable BAR
- −No ultra-high-end option
Full score breakdown
raster 82
rt 76
ai 80
efficiency 84
Specifications
Architecture
Xe2 Battlemage
Xe cores
20
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Memory bus
192-bit
TBP
190 W