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Intel Arc B580 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

ACheck Price on AmazonIntel Arc B580BCheck Price on AmazonNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

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APart A

Intel

Arc B580

  • Blender render score 2838 samples/min
  • Video memory 12 GB
  • Board power 190 W
VS

BPart B

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4060

  • Blender render score 2968 samples/min
  • Video memory 8 GB
  • Board power 115 W
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a graphics card. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 319 GPUs in our database.

Measured performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 is 5% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Arc B5802,838

Median of 23 submissions

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 40602,968

Median of 72 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 4Average: 32Highest: 93

Gaming

A38%Fair
B35%Fair

Too close to call

Office Work

A56%Good
B63%Good

Better pick: GeForce RTX 4060 · Board power: 115 W vs 190 W

Daily Use

A45%Fair
B45%Fair

Too close to call

Content Creation

A38%Fair
B33%Basic

Better pick: Arc B580 · Video memory: 12 GB vs 8 GB

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

AIntel Arc B580

44/100

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

44/100

AIntel Arc B580

Advantages

  • Video memory 12 GB vs 8 GB (50% higher)
  • Memory bus 192 bit vs 128 bit (50% higher)
  • Boost clock 2670 MHz vs 2460 MHz (9% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Board power 190 W vs 115 W (65% higher)
  • Shader units 2560 vs 3072 (17% lower)
  • Blender render score 2838 samples/min vs 2968 samples/min (4% lower)

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

Advantages

  • Board power 115 W vs 190 W (39% lower)
  • Shader units 3072 vs 2560 (20% higher)
  • Blender render score 2968 samples/min vs 2838 samples/min (5% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Video memory 8 GB vs 12 GB (33% lower)
  • Memory bus 128 bit vs 192 bit (33% lower)
  • Boost clock 2460 MHz vs 2670 MHz (8% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Arc B580BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.2838 samples/min2968 samples/min Better +5%
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.2372
Memory
Video memory12 GB Better +50%8 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus192 bit Better +50%128 bit
Cores & clocks
Shader units25603072 Better +20%
Boost clock2670 MHz Better +9%2460 MHz
Power
Board power190 W115 W Better
Platform
ArchitectureBattlemageAda Lovelace
Release year20242023
Launch price$249$299

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Intel Arc B580 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 at a glance

This page compares the Intel Arc B580 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 posts a median render score of 2,968 against 2,838 for Intel Arc B580, making it 5% faster. The medians are based on 72 and 23 community submissions.

Intel Arc B580: 12 GB video memory, GDDR6, 2670 MHz boost clock, 190 W board power, released in 2024, launched at $249. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060: 8 GB video memory, GDDR6, 2460 MHz boost clock, 115 W board power, released in 2023, launched at $299.

Our overall scores are 44 for Arc B580 and 44 for GeForce RTX 4060 out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: too close to call; for office work: GeForce RTX 4060; for daily use: too close to call; for content creation: Arc B580. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Arc B580 vs GeForce RTX 4060 FAQ

Which is faster, the Arc B580 or the GeForce RTX 4060?

In the Blender Benchmark, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 posts a median render score of 2,968 against 2,838 for Intel Arc B580, making it 5% faster. The medians are based on 72 and 23 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Arc B580 or the GeForce RTX 4060?

The Intel Arc B580 is rated at 190 W and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 at 115 W, so the GeForce RTX 4060 draws 65% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Arc B580 and the GeForce RTX 4060 cost at launch?

The Intel Arc B580 launched at $249 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 at $299. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Arc B580 or the GeForce RTX 4060 better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (38 and 35 out of 100). Blender is a rendering benchmark, so also look at independent game benchmarks.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.