Arc B580 vs Radeon RX 7600S

CPU

GPU

Arc B580

2024Core: 2670 MHzBoost: 2670 MHz

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Radeon RX 7600S

2023Core: 1500 MHzBoost: 2200 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc B580

12 GB 190

15,977

+2.7%

15,553

0.0%

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

Radeon RX 6800

Radeon RX 6800 XT

Radeon RX 6950 XT

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Arc B580

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).
✅Delivers 11% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.2 vs 57.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌153.3% higher power demand at 190W vs 75W.

Radeon RX 7600S

2023

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 75W instead of 190W, a 115W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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8% HIGHER MSRP
$269 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 57.8 vs 64.2 G3D/$ ($269 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Arc B580

2024

Radeon RX 7600S

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $20 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).
✅Delivers 11% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.2 vs 57.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 75W instead of 190W, a 115W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌153.3% higher power demand at 190W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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8% HIGHER MSRP
$269 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 57.8 vs 64.2 G3D/$ ($269 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Arc B580 better than Radeon RX 7600S?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 15,977 vs 15,553 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Arc B580 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 7600S is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Arc B580 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $249 MSRP. Arc B580 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Arc B580 is about $20 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $269 MSRP, and you are getting 2.7% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 7600S is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about lower power draw (75W vs 190W) and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX 7600S make more sense than Arc B580?

Yes. Radeon RX 7600S is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is lower power draw (75W vs 190W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $269 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Arc B580. The trade-off is that Arc B580 currently gives you 2.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 11%.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Arc B580 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7600S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc B580	Radeon RX 7600S
1080p
low	226 FPS	164 FPS
medium	212 FPS	146 FPS
high	191 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	149 FPS	108 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	138 FPS
medium	152 FPS	112 FPS
high	136 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	89 FPS
4K
low	95 FPS	83 FPS
medium	80 FPS	70 FPS
high	68 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	47 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc B580	Radeon RX 7600S
1080p
low	412 FPS	344 FPS
medium	348 FPS	290 FPS
high	262 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	176 FPS
1440p
low	243 FPS	216 FPS
medium	207 FPS	183 FPS
high	165 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	100 FPS
medium	97 FPS	83 FPS
high	80 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	54 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc B580	Radeon RX 7600S
1080p
low	719 FPS	606 FPS
medium	575 FPS	495 FPS
high	479 FPS	404 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	350 FPS
1440p
low	539 FPS	417 FPS
medium	431 FPS	358 FPS
high	359 FPS	291 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	250 FPS
4K
low	359 FPS	302 FPS
medium	288 FPS	251 FPS
high	240 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	142 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc B580	Radeon RX 7600S
1080p
low	719 FPS	535 FPS
medium	575 FPS	456 FPS
high	479 FPS	391 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	322 FPS
1440p
low	539 FPS	438 FPS
medium	431 FPS	373 FPS
high	359 FPS	303 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	247 FPS
4K
low	359 FPS	274 FPS
medium	288 FPS	254 FPS
high	240 FPS	219 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	175 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc B580 and Radeon RX 7600S

Arc B580

The Arc B580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 13 2024. It features the Xe2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2670 MHz to 2670 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,977 points. Launch price was $249.

Radeon RX 7600S

The Radeon RX 7600S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,553 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc B580 scores 15,977 and the Radeon RX 7600S reaches 15,553 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc B580 is built on Xe2 while the Radeon RX 7600S uses RDNA 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Arc B580) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 7600S). Raw compute: 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580) vs 15.77 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600S). Boost clocks: 2670 MHz vs 2200 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (Arc B580) vs 28 (Radeon RX 7600S) with 160 Tensor cores.

Feature	Arc B580	Radeon RX 7600S
G3D Mark Score	15,977+3%	15,553
Architecture	Xe2	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2560+43%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.67 TFLOPS	15.77 TFLOPS+15%
Boost Clock	2670 MHz+21%	2200 MHz
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	160+43%	112
L1 Cache	5 MB+900%	0.5 MB
L2 Cache	18 MB+800%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	20	28+40%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600S is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Arc B580 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Arc B580	Radeon RX 7600S
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc B580 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7600S has 8 GB. The Arc B580 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 456 GB/s (Arc B580) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600S) — a 78.1% advantage for the Arc B580. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B580) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600S) — the Arc B580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc B580	Radeon RX 7600S
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	456 GB/s+78%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	18 MB+800%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc B580) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 7600S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc B580	Radeon RX 7600S
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe2 Media Engine (Arc B580) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600S). Decoder: Xe2 Media Engine vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Arc B580) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7600S).

Feature	Arc B580	Radeon RX 7600S
Encoder	Xe2 Media Engine	VCN 4.0
Decoder	Xe2 Media Engine	VCN 4.0
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc B580 draws 190W versus the Radeon RX 7600S's 75W — a 86.8% difference. The Radeon RX 7600S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B580) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7600S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Arc B580	Radeon RX 7600S
TDP	190W	75W-61%
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	272mm	—
Height	115mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	84.1	207.4+147%

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Value Analysis

The Arc B580 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7600S launched at $269. The Arc B580 costs 7.4% less ($20 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 64.2 (Arc B580) vs 57.8 (Radeon RX 7600S) — the Arc B580 offers 11.1% better value. The Arc B580 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).