Radeon RX 7600 XT against Arc B580
Level on the overall index; the details below decide it. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- RX 7600 XT and Arc B580 are level on games at 1440p.
- At 4K the gap is 9% in the Arc B580's favour.
- RX 7600 XT carries 16 GB of video memory against 12 GB.
- The Arc B580 typically costs $50 less.
- Per dollar, the Arc B580 is the better buy: 11.2 points per $100 against 9.7.
Head to head
| Measure | Radeon RX 7600 XT | Arc B580 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 31 | 30 | 1 ptsleft |
| Games at 1080p | 42 | 35 | 7 ptsleft |
| Games at 1440p | 30 | 30 | level |
| Games at 4K | 23 | 25 | 2 ptsright |
| Rendering and video | 26 | 30 | 4 ptsright |
| Value, points per $100 | 9.7 | 11.2 | 15%right |
| Typical price | $319 | $269 | $50right |
| Video memory | 16 GB | 12 GB | 33%left |
| Board power | 190 W | 190 W | level |
| Length | 260 mm | 270 mm | 4%left |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | Radeon RX 7600 XT | 37 vs 34 for snappy single-core speed, quiet running, and a card that drives two or three screens without fuss. |
| Coding & development | Arc B580 | 28 vs 30 for cores for builds and containers, plenty of memory, fast storage, and a card for several screens or a local model. |
| Light gaming | Radeon RX 7600 XT | 42 vs 35 for 1080p frame rates per dollar. |
| Gaming | Either | Within 0 points; buy on price. |
| Heavy gaming | Arc B580 | 23 vs 25 for the strongest graphics card the budget allows. |
| Content creation | Arc B580 | 28 vs 30 for export times: many cores, a card with good encoders, lots of memory. |
| 3D & rendering | Arc B580 | 27 vs 30 for all-core throughput and render speed. |
| Gaming & streaming | Either | Within 1 points; buy on price. |
| AI & local models | Radeon RX 7600 XT | 34 vs 32 for video memory first, then card speed, then system memory. |
Specifications
| Spec | Radeon RX 7600 XT | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Board power | 190 W | 190 W |
| Length | 260 mm | 270 mm |
| Power connector | PCIe 8-pin | PCIe 8-pin |
| Brand | AMD | Intel |
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Typical price | $319 | $269 |