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ASRock ARC B580 Challenger OC Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£250VRAM:12 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):190 W

ASRock ARC B580 Challenger OC Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASRock ARC B580 Challenger OC
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 51% of models
Score components

90%

7.0

Technical score

10%

9.0

User score

▲Better than 51% of graphics cards
7.8

Value for money

Value for money
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 80% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

▲Better than 80%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 50% of models
Score components

44%

6.1

Performance

24%

6.3

Memory

12%

8.1

Power & Cooling

11%

9.2

Platform & Features

5%

8.7

Design

4%

9.7

Connectivity & Media

▲Better than 50%
9.0

User score

User score
9.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 83% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 83%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASRock ARC B580 Challenger OC

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 50% of models
Score components:

44%

6.1

Performance

24%

6.3

Memory

12%

8.1

Power & Cooling

11%

9.2

Platform & Features

5%

8.7

Design

4%

9.7

Connectivity & Media

7.0
User score
User score
9.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 83% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.0
Popularity
Popularity
8.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 83% of models
Popularity:
ASRock ARC B580 Challenger OC has a popularity score of 8.9 points, which is higher than that of 83.2% of products in this category.
8.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.8/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 80% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

7.8
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
14,719 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 14,719 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 50.1% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
8,589 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 8,589 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 54.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
34,244 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 34,244 points in PassMark G3D, which is higher than 84% of graphics cards and equal to 0.4% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
7,884 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 7,884 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 71.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
14.03 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 14.03 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 65.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 45.5% of graphics cards and equal to 16% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
GDDR version
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
192 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 50.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.8% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
456 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 456 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 52.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x8
This graphics card uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 76.7% of graphics cards and equal to 22.2% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
2.1
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 2.1, which is more advanced than on 67.5% of graphics cards and equal to 8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
54 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 54 Gbps, which is faster than on 80.4% of graphics cards and equal to 4.6% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
190 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 190 W, which is lower than that of 55.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.8% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
190 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 190 W under peak load, which is lower than 58.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
650 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 40.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
190 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 190 W, which is lower than that of 59% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
190 W
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Size
249x 132x 41 mm
This graphics card measures 249x132x 41 mm, which is more compact than 76.9% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.6% of graphics cards.
Length
249 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 249 mm long, which is shorter than 69.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.4% of graphics cards.
Height
132 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 132 mm tall, which is taller than 64.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.1% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
720 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 720 g, which is lighter than 77.3% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.2% of graphics cards.
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ASRock ARC B580 Challenger OC vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 9.4% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2740 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,740 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 42.7% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2740 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,740 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 35.7% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2375 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,375 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 34.3% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (219.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    219.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 51.2% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (34244 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    34,244 points vs 22,653 points
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 16 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    80 vs 64
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
    2.1 vs 1.4a
  • 12.1% higher user score
    User score
    9.0/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
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    ASRock ARC B580 Challenger OC
    the average graphics card
    ASRock ARC B580 Challenger OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.97 vs 8.000).
    8.97 vs 8
  • 2.12x cheaper
    ASRock ARC B580 Challenger OC is cheaper than the average graphics card (£250 vs £530).
    £250 vs £530
  • 2.11x more popular
    ASRock ARC B580 Challenger OC is more popular than the average graphics card (8.9 vs 4.2).
    8.9 vs 4.22
  • 8.2% better value for money
    ASRock ARC B580 Challenger OC has better value for money than the average graphics card (7.78 vs 7.2).
    7.78 vs 7.2
  • 9.4% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2740 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,740 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 42.7% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2740 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,740 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 34.3% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (219.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    219.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 51.2% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (34244 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    34,244 points vs 22,653 points
  • 16 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    80 vs 64
  • Better FP64 ratio
    This graphics card has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:8 vs 1:64).
    1:8 vs 1:64
  • 3.65x higher FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.8 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    1.75 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 35.7% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2375 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,375 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 2x larger L1 cache
    This graphics card has more L1 cache than the average graphics card (256 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
    256 vs 128
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
    2.1 vs 1.4a
  • Newer HDMI version
    This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).
    2.1a vs 2.1
  • 4x higher HDMI bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 12 Gbps.
    48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps
  • 2.7x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (54 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
    54 Gbps vs 20 Gbps
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 36 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (249 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    249 mm vs 285 mm
  • More compact card size
    This graphics card is more compact than the average graphics card (249x132 x 41 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127 x 52 mm.
    249x132 x 41 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 20 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    20 vs 40
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    192 bit vs 256 bit
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 20 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    20 vs 40
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    This graphics card has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
    x8 vs x16
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 20 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    20 vs 40
  • 20 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    20 vs 40
  • 37.8% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (14 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    14.03 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 24 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (160 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    160 vs 184
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    192 bit vs 256 bit
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    This graphics card has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
    x8 vs x16
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (2 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    2.0 vs 8
  • Older shader model
    This graphics card supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.6 vs 6.8).
    6.6 vs 6.8
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (1 vs 3.1).
    1.0 vs 3.1
  • Not VR ready
    This graphics card is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • Narrower decode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
    H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    This graphics card supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    1 vs 3
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 83.3% higher idle power draw
    This graphics card has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (22 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
    22 W vs 12 W
  • 12 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (49 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    49 °C vs 37 °C
  • 7 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (132 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    132 mm vs 125 mm

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Summary of the review
Intel ARC B580: La salvezza del PC Gaming economico?
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Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about ASRock ARC B580 Challenger OC

  • Excellent value for money with a competitive sub-$300 price point
  • Generous 12GB VRAM provides better longevity and high-resolution texture handling than 8GB rivals
  • Quiet operation with a dual-fan design that stays cool under load (typically below 70°C)
  • Good performance for 1080p and 1440p gaming, often competing with or beating the RTX 4060 in benchmarks
  • Low idle power consumption (approx. 10W) and overall energy efficiency in gaming
  • Hardware support for modern codecs including AV1 encoding/decoding and DisplayPort 2.1

What we don't like about ASRock ARC B580 Challenger OC

  • Software drivers still require maturity, with some users reporting complicated installations and minor bugs
  • Poor performance in older titles (OpenGL/Vulkan) and some specific games like EA FC 25 or Final Fantasy XV
  • High idle power consumption unless specific BIOS settings (ASPM) are manually enabled
  • Frustrating overclocking experience with frequent crashes and software loops in the control panel
  • Resizable BAR is mandatory for acceptable performance, limiting its use on older hardware
  • Streaming issues reported in apps like Discord, leading to system lag and choppy animations at high resolutions

Verdict

The ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC is a performance-oriented graphics card featuring the 'Battlemage' architecture with 2,560 shading units, 20 Xe2 cores, and 20 ray-tracing units. It operates with a factory-overclocked boost clock of 2740 MHz and is equipped with 12GB of GDDR6 memory on a 192-bit bus, providing an effective memory speed of 19 Gbps and 456 GB/s bandwidth. Main pros include its exceptional value for 1440p gaming, effective dual-fan cooling system that remains quiet under load, and a compact dual-slot design with a stylish metal backplate. However, potential cons include the card's reliance on Resizable BAR (ReBAR) for full performance and occasional driver-related performance inconsistencies in older DX11 titles.

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