Intel Arc B580 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GB205 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results for the Intel Arc B580 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GB205. The RTX 5060 GB205 has no recorded benchmark scores, meaning its average benchmark score is listed as 0. The Arc B580, by contrast, has a full set of measured results across multiple test suites.

For the Arc B580, the recorded data shows an average benchmark score of 23021 across all tests. Its percentile rank places it at the 68th percentile of all GPUs in the database. The nearest rivals in the database for the Arc B580 are all within a narrow band: the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP scores 23061, which is 0.2% higher; the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 scores 23172, which is 0.7% higher; the NVIDIA P106-100 scores 23249, which is 1% higher; and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 scores 22895, which is 0.6% lower. This clustering indicates the Arc B580 sits in a tightly contested performance tier, with no single rival more than 1% away in either direction.

Individual Arc B580 benchmark scores show a wide spread across APIs and workloads. The Geekbench Vulkan score is 109672, while the Geekbench OpenCL score is 92821, a gap of roughly 18% favoring Vulkan. PassMark scores vary significantly by DirectX version: DirectX 9 returns 183, DirectX 11 returns 128, and both DirectX 10 and DirectX 12 return 76. The PassMark G3D score is 15748, while the PassMark G2D score is 709. The GPU compute score is 7729. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test returns 3068.

Because the RTX 5060 GB205 has no entries in the benchmark database, no quantitative comparison of wins or losses can be made. The data does not support any statement about which card outperforms the other in any specific test. The only conclusion the measurements permit is that the Arc B580 has a complete set of recorded results, while the RTX 5060 GB205 has none.

Where Each One Wins

The absence of benchmark data for the RTX 5060 GB205 means the use-case split cannot be derived from measured performance. The Arc B580 shows strengths in specific API environments based on its own scores. The Geekbench Vulkan result of 109672 exceeds the OpenCL result of 92821, indicating Vulkan workloads are handled more efficiently. PassMark results show legacy DirectX 9 performance at 183, which is 43% higher than DirectX 11 at 128, and 141% higher than DirectX 10 or DirectX 12 at 76. This suggests the Arc B580 delivers its best relative performance in older DirectX titles, while modern DirectX 12 workloads score lower.

The compute-oriented measure, PassMark GPU compute at 7729, sits between the DirectX scores and the G3D score, indicating a moderate compute capability relative to graphics rendering. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 3068 is the only modern ray-tracing capable benchmark in the set, and it cannot be compared to any RTX 5060 GB205 result.

For the RTX 5060 GB205, the database records no wins in any category. Its specifications, however, suggest capabilities that the benchmarks cannot confirm. The card has 3840 shading units versus 2560 for the Arc B580, 30 RT cores versus 20, and 120 tensor cores, which the Arc B580 does not list. Its FP32 throughput is 19.18 TFLOPS versus 13.67 TFLOPS for the Arc B580, a difference of roughly 40%. Its FP16 throughput is also 19.18 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio, while the Arc B580 reaches 27.34 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio. These specification differences imply potential advantages in compute-heavy or ray-traced workloads, but no measured data confirms this.

The recorded data only supports use-case conclusions for the Arc B580. For the RTX 5060 GB205, the verdict must remain open until benchmark results are entered into the database.

The Verdict

The data dictates a one-sided verdict. The Intel Arc B580 has a complete benchmark profile, with an average score of 23021 and a 68th percentile ranking. Its nearest rivals in the database, all within 1% of its average score, indicate it performs at a level comparable to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, RTX 3080, AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, and NVIDIA P106-100. None of these rivals exceed the Arc B580 by more than 1%, and the RTX 2080 trails by 0.6%.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GB205 has no recorded benchmarks, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking that reflects its absence from testing rather than any measured performance. No user or analyst can draw a performance conclusion from the database for this card. Its launch MSRP is 299 USD, compared to the Arc B580's launch MSRP of 249 USD, but pricing does not enter the performance analysis.

For a buyer choosing strictly on measured data, the Arc B580 is the only card with evidence of performance. The RTX 5060 GB205 cannot be recommended on the basis of benchmark results, because no results exist. The Arc B580's measured scores place it in a well-established performance band, while the RTX 5060 GB205 remains an unmeasured quantity. The data does not support any claim that the RTX 5060 GB205 outperforms the Arc B580, nor does it support the reverse. The only defensible statement is that the Arc B580 has verified performance and the RTX 5060 GB205 does not.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Arc B580?

A: The Arc B580 has an average benchmark score of 23021, placing it at the 68th percentile of all GPUs in the database.

Q: Does the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GB205 have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The RTX 5060 GB205 has an empty benchmark list, an average benchmark score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking that reflects the absence of measured results.

Q: How does the Arc B580 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Arc B580's average score of 23021 is 0.2% below the AMD Radeon RX 580 2048SP, 0.6% above the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, 0.7% below the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, and 1% below the NVIDIA P106-100. All four rivals are within a 1% band of the Arc B580.

Q: What are the memory specifications for each card?

A: The Arc B580 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus with 456.0 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 5060 GB205 has 8 GB of GDDR7 memory on a 128-bit bus with 448.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What is the FP32 throughput for each card?

A: The Arc B580 delivers 13.67 TFLOPS FP32. The RTX 5060 GB205 delivers 19.18 TFLOPS FP32. The RTX 5060 GB205's FP16 throughput is also 19.18 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio, while the Arc B580's FP16 is 27.34 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio.

Q: What are the launch MSRP values for the two cards?

A: The Intel Arc B580 has a launch MSRP of 249 USD. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GB205 has a launch MSRP of 299 USD.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural lineages. The Intel Arc B580 uses the Xe2-HPG architecture on the BMG-G21 chip, part of the Battlemage generation within the Arc 5 series. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GB205 uses the Blackwell 2.0 architecture on the GB205 chip, part of the GeForce 50 series. Both are fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, but the transistor counts differ substantially: the Arc B580 has 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die, while the RTX 5060 GB205 has 31,100 million transistors on a 263 mm² die. The resulting transistor density is 72.1 million per mm² for the Arc B580 and 118.3 million per mm² for the RTX 5060 GB205.

The compute architectures diverge in several key ways. The Arc B580 has 2560 shading units, 160 texture mapping units, and 80 render output units. The RTX 5060 GB205 has 3840 shading units, 120 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units. The RTX 5060 GB205 has more shading units but fewer TMUs and ROPs. Ray tracing hardware also differs: the Arc B580 has 20 RT cores, while the RTX 5060 GB205 has 30 RT cores. The RTX 5060 GB205 additionally includes 120 tensor cores, a feature the Arc B580 does not list.

Clock behavior differs as well. The Arc B580 runs at a base and boost clock of 2670 MHz, with no separate game clock listed. The RTX 5060 GB205 has a base clock of 2280 MHz and a boost clock of 2497 MHz. The memory clock is listed as 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective data rate for the Arc B580, versus 1750 MHz with 28 Gbps effective for the RTX 5060 GB205. Pixel and texture rates follow the clock and unit counts: the Arc B580 reaches 213.6 GPixel/s and 427.2 GTexel/s, while the RTX 5060 GB205 reaches 119.9 GPixel/s and 299.6 GTexel/s.

API support is identical for both cards: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The interface differs, with the Arc B580 using PCIe 4.0 x8 and the RTX 5060 GB205 using PCIe 5.0 x8. Display outputs also differ slightly: the Arc B580 has 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1, while the RTX 5060 GB205 has 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show clear differences across nearly every category. Memory size favors the Arc B580 at 12 GB versus 8 GB for the RTX 5060 GB205. Memory type favors the RTX 5060 GB205 with GDDR7 versus GDDR6, and the effective data rate is higher at 28 Gbps versus 19 Gbps. The bus width favors the Arc B580 at 192 bit versus 128 bit, but the resulting bandwidth is nearly identical: 456.0 GB/s for the Arc B580 and 448.0 GB/s for the RTX 5060 GB205, a difference of 1.8%.

Power draw differs significantly. The Arc B580 has a TDP of 190 W and a suggested PSU of 450 W. The RTX 5060 GB205 has a TDP of 145 W and a suggested PSU of 300 W. Both use a single 8-pin power connector and are dual-slot cards. Physical dimensions favor the RTX 5060 GB205, which measures 241 mm in length, 111 mm in height, and 40 mm in width. The Arc B580 is larger at 272 mm in length, 115 mm in height, and 45 mm in width.

The shading unit count favors the RTX 5060 GB205 at 3840 versus 2560, as does the RT core count at 30 versus 20. The RTX 5060 GB205 also lists 120 tensor cores, which the Arc B580 does not specify. The texture unit count favors the Arc B580 at 160 versus 120, and the render output unit count favors the Arc B580 at 80 versus 48. FP32 throughput favors the RTX 5060 GB205 at 19.18 TFLOPS versus 13.67 TFLOPS. FP16 throughput favors the Arc B580 at 27.34 TFLOPS versus 19.18 TFLOPS, though the ratio differs, 2:1 for the Arc B580 and 1:1 for the RTX 5060 GB205.

Release timing differs by more than a year. The Arc B580 was released on 2024-12-12, while the RTX 5060 GB205 is dated 2026-05-31. The Arc B580's predecessor is Alchemist, and the RTX 5060 GB205's predecessor is GeForce 40. The RTX 5060 GB205 lists a successor, GeForce 60, while the Arc B580 has none. Both cards are marked as Active in production status.