Arc B570: The Budget GPU
Let’s be real: GPU prices nowadays feel like a bad joke. But Intel’s Arc B570? It’s the punchline we’ve been waiting for. Dropped in January 2025, this little beast is here to prove you don’t need to sell a kidney to game like a boss. Whether you’re blasting demons in Doom Eternal or crawling through Night City in Cyberpunk, this card doesn’t flinch. Here’s the lowdown on why it’s the MVP of budget builds.
What’s Under the Hood?
Part of Intel’s Battlemage squad, the B570 is built for gamers who want actual 1440p performance without the “Oh god, my credit card!” panic attack. It’s packing 18 Xe cores and 10GB of GDDR6 memory—think of it as the Goldilocks of GPUs: not too weak, not too pricey, just right.
Arc B570 Specs :
- Cores: 18 Xe (translation: plenty of muscle)
- Memory: 10GB GDDR6 (enough for your modded Skyrim addiction)
- Memory Bus: 160-bit (smooth data traffic, no gridlock)
- Clock Speed: 2.6 GHz (zippy enough to keep up)
- Power Hunger: Sips 150W (a 600W PSU keeps it happy)
Translation? It won’t fry your rig or your electricity bill.
Gaming Performance:
Enough specs—how does it play games? Buckle up:
- Cyberpunk 2077: Crank it to Ultra at 1080p? Easy 90-100 FPS. Bump to 1440p with XeSS? Still a silky 60 FPS. No slideshows here.
- Doom Eternal: 1440p on Ultra Nightmare? 140 FPS. Demons won’t know what hit ’em.
- Overwatch 2: 128 FPS at 1440p Ultra. Perfect for flexing on your friends.
- God of War Ragnarok: 74 FPS at 1440p High. Kratos approves.
For a card under $250? Chef’s kiss.
Ray Tracing on a Ramen Budget?
Yeah, I didn’t believe it either. But slap on XeSS, and suddenly:
- Resident Evil 4 (1440p): 66 FPS. Matches the RX 7600 without the price tag.
- Dying Light 2 (1080p): 55 FPS. Side-eyes the RTX 4060.
Is it perfect ray tracing? Nah. But for the price? It’s like finding a Gucci belt at a thrift store.
VS. the Competition:
- NVIDIA RTX 4060: “Oh, you’re paying extra for the logo?” ARC B570 matches it, dollar for frame.
Read more about NVIDIA RTX 4060
- AMD RX 7600: Gets wrecked in ray tracing. B570: 1, RX 7600: 0.
Moral of the story? This GPU’s the kid who shows up to a bike race with a rocket.
Price Tag: Arc B570
The base model starts at $219. But if you’re extra:
- ASRock Challenger OC ($230): Dual fans, overclocked, no RGB fluff. For adults.
- Sparkle Guardian OC ($349): RGB bling and cooling so beefy it could bench-press your CPU.
Pick your fighter: minimalist or “look at me, I’m fabulous.”
Who’s This Card For?
- 1080p/1440p Gamers: Max settings, zero regrets.
- Budget Builders: Because rent exists.
- Ray Tracing Curious: Dip a toe without drowning in debt.
Final Take
The Arc B570 isn’t just a GPU—it’s a middle finger to overpriced graphics cards. It’s fast, efficient, and cheaper than your last Uber Eats order. If you’re upgrading? Stop overthinking. Buy it.
FAQs (Because You’re Skeptical)
Q: Can it run 4K?
A: Sure, if you’re playing Minecraft or pretending YouTube is 4K gaming. Stick to 1440p for sanity.
Q: ARC B570 vs. B580?
A: B580 is the older sibling who lifts weights. B570’s the one who gets the job done and buys pizza.
Q: DLSS or nah?
A: DLSS is NVIDIA’s cult. XeSS is Intel’s version—same vibes, different logo.
Q: Power supply needs?
A: 600W. Don’t be that guy who skimps and blames the GPU.
Q: How many flavors does it come in?
A: From “stealth ninja” to “Disco Ball RGB.” Your call.