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Intel Arc B580 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

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 5050

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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 5050

  • Blender render score 2781 samples/min
  • Video memory 8 GB
  • Board power 130 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

Intel Arc B580 is 2% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Arc B5802,838

Median of 23 submissions

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 50502,781

Median of 26 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
B34%Basic

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

Office Work

A56%Good
B61%Good

Better pick: GeForce RTX 5050 · Board power: 130 W vs 190 W

Daily Use

A45%Fair
B44%Fair

Too close to call

Content Creation

A38%Fair
B32%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 5050

43/100

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 2572 MHz (4% higher)
  • Blender render score 2838 samples/min vs 2781 samples/min (2% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Board power 190 W vs 130 W (46% higher)

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050

Advantages

  • Board power 130 W vs 190 W (32% lower)

Disadvantages

  • Video memory 8 GB vs 12 GB (33% lower)
  • Memory bus 128 bit vs 192 bit (33% lower)
  • Boost clock 2572 MHz vs 2670 MHz (4% lower)
  • Blender render score 2781 samples/min vs 2838 samples/min (2% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Arc B580BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.2838 samples/min Better +2%2781 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.2326
Memory
Video memory12 GB Better +50%8 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus192 bit Better +50%128 bit
Cores & clocks
Shader units25602560
Boost clock2670 MHz Better +4%2572 MHz
Power
Board power190 W130 W Better
Platform
ArchitectureBattlemageBlackwell
Release year20242025
Launch price$249$249

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Intel Arc B580 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 at a glance

This page compares the Intel Arc B580 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Arc B580 posts a median render score of 2,838 against 2,781 for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, making it 2% faster. The medians are based on 23 and 26 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 5050: 8 GB video memory, GDDR6, 2572 MHz boost clock, 130 W board power, released in 2025, launched at $249.

Our overall scores are 44 for Arc B580 and 43 for GeForce RTX 5050 out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Arc B580; for office work: GeForce RTX 5050; 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 5050 FAQ

Which is faster, the Arc B580 or the GeForce RTX 5050?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Arc B580 posts a median render score of 2,838 against 2,781 for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050, making it 2% faster. The medians are based on 23 and 26 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Arc B580 or the GeForce RTX 5050?

The Intel Arc B580 is rated at 190 W and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 at 130 W, so the GeForce RTX 5050 draws 46% 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 5050 cost at launch?

The Intel Arc B580 launched at $249 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 at $249. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Arc B580 or the GeForce RTX 5050 better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the Intel Arc B580 (38 vs 34 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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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.