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ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend OC review: 117 specs compared

Avg. price:~£260VRAM:12 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):190 W

ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend OC Review: Compare 117 technical specifications and 14 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend OC
7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 57% of models
Score components

40%

7.0

Technical score

25%

8.1

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

9.3

Sentiment score

▲Better than 57% of graphics cards
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 10
✕
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 98% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

★Better than 98%
7.0

Technical score

Technical score
7.0/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 51% of models
Score components

44%

6.1

Performance

24%

6.3

Memory

12%

8.9

Power

11%

9.1

Features

5%

7.1

Design

4%

9.7

Connectivity

▲Better than 51%
8.1

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 60% of models

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

8.8

Popularity

Grades by review (14)
5 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 9 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 60%
?

List score

List score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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What reviewers say about the ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend OC

Based on 5 · 11

Reviewers love the quiet cooling and sharp design, but gaming performance splits opinion, and drivers and game compatibility draw complaints.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend OC

Based on 240 owners sharing their experience in online comments

79%positive9%mixed12%negative

Owners praise strong gaming performance and generous VRAM, while CPU bottlenecks and driver quirks cause the most frustration.

What owners dislike

  • Owners with older CPUs, such as Ryzen 5600, 5800X or 7700K, report weak frame rates and stutter in games.5
  • Some games run far below expectations or won't launch, with issues in older DirectX titles and shooters like CS2 and Valorant.5
  • Owners say Resizable BAR may need UEFI boot instead of CSM, and Windows or BIOS updates can switch it off.4

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of graphics card ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend OC

Technical score
Technical score
7.0/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 51% of models
Score components:

44%

6.1

Performance

24%

6.3

Memory

12%

8.9

Power

11%

9.1

Features

5%

7.1

Design

4%

9.7

Connectivity

7.0
Reviews score
8.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 10
✕
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 98% of models
Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

8.1
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
14,719 points
Market range: <4.1k points – >30.1k points
This graphics card scores 14,719 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 50.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
7,844 points
Market range: <0 points – >22.4k points
This graphics card scores 7,844 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 60% 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 84.5% 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 71.2% of graphics cards.
FP32 performance
14.34 TFLOPS
Market range: <3.94 TFLOPS – >56.3 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 14.34 TFLOPS FP32 performance, which is lower than that of 64.8% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
VRAM
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This graphics card has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 46% of graphics cards and equal to 16% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.4% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
192 bit
Market range: <128 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is wider than that of 31.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.7% 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 53.1% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
Effective memory speed
19,000 MHz
Market range: <7k MHz – >28k MHz
This graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz, which is faster than that of 48.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.2% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 50.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x8
This graphics card uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 75.9% of graphics cards and equal to 22.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.8% of graphics cards and equal to 77.2% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.8% of graphics cards and equal to 79.2% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 2% of graphics cards and equal to 98% of graphics cards.
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What reviewers say
Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 9% of graphics cards and equal to 88.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 90.9% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21.7% of graphics cards and equal to 76% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
2.1
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 2.1, which is more advanced than on 66.4% of graphics cards and equal to 7.7% 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 78.8% of graphics cards and equal to 4.8% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
190 W
Market range: <86 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 190 W, which is lower than that of 54.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.8% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
190 W
Market range: <106 W – >365 W
This graphics card draws 190 W under peak load, which is lower than 57.7% 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 39.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
190 W
Market range: <107 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 190 W, which is lower than that of 58.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.9% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
190 W
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What reviewers say
Size
298x 131x 51 mm
Length
298 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >337 mm
This graphics card is 298 mm long, which is longer than 56% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.6% of graphics cards.
Height
131 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 131 mm tall, which is taller than 62.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.9% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2.6 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2.6 slot/s, which is wider than 65.5% of graphics cards and equal in width to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
959 g
Market range: <541 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 959 g, which is lighter than 58.4% of Graphics cards.
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What reviewers say

ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend OC vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryFeaturesConnectivityPowerDesign
  • 11.8% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,800 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,800 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 45.8% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,800 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,800 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 35.7% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,375 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    2,375 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 38.9% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (224 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    224 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 51.3% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (34,244 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    34,244 points vs 22,638 points
  • 12.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 60% of models

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    8.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (14)
    5 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 9 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.1 vs 7.2
  • 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
  • 12.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.6 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 60% of models

    80%

    7.9

    Average grade

    20%

    8.8

    Popularity

    Grades by review (14)
    5 reviews: 3 with a printed score, 2 estimated from the review. 9 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    8.1 vs 7.2
  • 19.2% higher sentiment score
    9.3 vs 7.8
  • 9% better value for money
    ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend OC has better value for money than the average graphics card (8.08 vs 7.4).
    8.08 vs 7.41
  • 2x cheaper
    ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend OC is cheaper than the average graphics card (£260 vs £520).
    £260 vs £520
  • 11.8% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,800 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
    2,800 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 45.8% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,800 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,800 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 38.9% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (224 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 161.3 GPixel/s.
    224 GPixel/s vs 161.3 GPixel/s
  • 51.3% higher PassMark score
    This graphics card has a higher PassMark score than the average graphics card (34,244 points vs 22,638 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,638 points.
    34,244 points vs 22,638 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
  • More FP64 throughput
    This graphics card has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:8 vs 1:64).
    1:8 vs 1:64
  • 3.73x 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.
    1.79 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 18.5% higher texture rate
    This graphics card has a higher texture rate than the average graphics card (448 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 378 GTexel/s.
    448 GTexel/s vs 378 GTexel/s
  • 35.7% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2,375 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 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 KB vs 128 KB). The average graphics card has 128 KB L1 cache.
    256 KB vs 128 KB
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2.5x higher DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (54 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 21.6 Gbps.
    54 Gbps vs 21.6 Gbps
  • 11.3 dB quieter under load
    This graphics card has a lower load noise level than the average graphics card (24.1 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
    24.1 dB vs 35.4 dB
  • 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
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 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
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • 36.5% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (14.3 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    14.34 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS
  • 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
  • 36.5% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (14.3 TFLOPS vs 22.6 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.6 TFLOPS.
    14.34 TFLOPS vs 22.6 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
  • 14.3% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (7,844 points vs 9,148 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,148 points.
    7,844 points vs 9,148 points
  • 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
  • Less advanced frame generation
    This graphics card has less advanced frame generation than the average graphics card (frame generation vs multi frame generation).
    frame generation vs multi frame generation
  • 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
  • Not VR ready
    This graphics card is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • 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
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 2.75x higher idle power draw
    This graphics card has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (33 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
    33 W vs 12 W
  • 14 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (51 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    51 °C vs 37 °C
  • 6 mm higher card profile
    This graphics card is taller than the average graphics card (131 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    131 mm vs 125 mm
  • 15.8 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (298 mm vs 282.2 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 282.2 mm.
    298 mm vs 282.2 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
WootDini Tech & Tutorials
≈ estimated
07/04/2026
Hands-on review · 4K gaming, thermals and driver checks
Verdict
ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend OC is only for buyers willing to troubleshoot; others should pick Nvidia or AMD for now.
8.0
The Provoked Prawn
≈ estimated
23/04/2025
Hands-on review · 4K gaming and specific game issues
Verdict
ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend OC is affordable and fine for most modern games, but less suited to PUBG or recording while gaming.
6.0
Brian Mads
≈ estimated
22/02/2025
Hands-on review · 1440p gaming, streaming and recording tests
Verdict
ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend OC is fine for esports at 1440p, but glitchy in demanding games, so hold off for now.
8.0
DanielC
≈ estimated
08/01/2025
Hands-on review · old-game benchmarks across many titles
Verdict
ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend OC is a strong choice for a cheap new build, but not worth it for upgrading an older system.
9.0
Level1Techs
≈ estimated
27/12/2024
Hands-on review · game tests, overclock comparison, cooling
Verdict
ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend OC is a surprisingly capable, quiet card that punches above its price, though Linux support lags.
6.0
Holy Nerdvana
≈ estimated
26/12/2024
Full review · benchmarks, power and driver issues
Verdict
ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend OC is a decent budget card that runs cool and quiet, but driver problems make it hard to recommend right now.
5.0
The GPU Hierarchy
≈ estimated
23/12/2024
Overclocking test · stock vs custom overclock benchmarks
Verdict
ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend OC's overclocking gains are small, so a faster rival card is the better buy.
6.0
The GPU Hierarchy
≈ estimated
21/12/2024
Overclocking test · Fortnite and resolution benchmarks
Verdict
ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend OC gains only a little from overclocking, and its dual 8-pin connectors add little too.
8.0
The GPU Hierarchy
≈ estimated
20/12/2024
Hands-on review · game benchmarks, power, temperatures
Verdict
ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend OC is a good budget card that runs cool, but immature drivers hold it back.
9.5
Gear Seekers
≈ estimated
13/12/2024
Hands-on review · benchmarks at 1080p, 1440p and 4K
Verdict
ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend OC is a quiet, fast mid-range card with strong value for its price.
Not graded
Not graded

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

10
techpowerup.com
✓ explicit
13/12/2024
Specifications overview · Battlemage GPU
Verdict
The ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend OC is a Battlemage card with a 2,800 MHz clock and a large triple-slot cooler.
9.0
techalphas.com
≈ estimated
08/03/2025
Gaming test · Entry-level GPU
Verdict
The ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend is a well-built entry-level card that runs most tested games well at 1080p and 1440p, but Space Marine 2 needs High settings.
8.0
funkykit.com
✓ explicit
16/12/2024
Lab test · Temperature and power
Verdict
The ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend runs surprisingly cool and draws little power, reaching 53°C and 116 W under full load in testing.
8.0
funkykit.com
✓ explicit
16/12/2024
Review intro · Cooling and outputs
Verdict
The ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend is a well-cooled Battlemage card with a 2,800 MHz clock, aimed at mainstream gamers and content creators.
7.0
computerbase.de
≈ estimated
13/12/2024
Benchmark test · Noise and temperatures
Verdict
The ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend performs like Intel's reference card but runs quieter, with fans that stop at idle and reach 1,100 rpm under load.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend OC

  • Striking all-white aesthetic with customizable ARGB lighting that fits modern builds well.
  • Exceptional thermal management, with triple fans keeping temperatures below 60°C under heavy load.
  • Operates extremely quietly, often described as 'completely silent' even when running intensive games.
  • Strong 1440p gaming performance for the price, often beating competitors like the RTX 4060 in rasterization.
  • Generous 12GB VRAM provides better future-proofing and AI workload handling than 8GB alternatives.
  • Excellent media engine with full support for AV1 encoding/decoding and multi-monitor multitasking.
  • Higher overclocking potential due to dual 8-pin power connectors compared to the single connector on reference models.

What customers don't like about ASRock Arc B580 Steel Legend OC

  • Intel drivers can still be 'quirky' or inconsistent in certain niche or older games (e.g., PUBG or Age of Empires IV).
  • Requires Resizable BAR (ReBAR) to be enabled for full performance; older systems without it will see significant slowdowns.
  • Larger physical footprint (triple-slot, 30cm length) may not fit in smaller or more compact PC cases.
  • ASRock's Polychrome RGB software is noted by some users as being unintuitive or 'not very impressive'.
  • Slightly higher price premium (the 'white tax') compared to the base Intel or Challenger models.
  • Lacks NVIDIA-specific features like DLSS 3 Frame Gen or superior CUDA support for professional software.

Verdict

The ASRock Intel Arc B580 Steel Legend 12GB OC is a factory-overclocked graphics card featuring 20 Xe2 cores and 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 192-bit interface, achieving a boosted core clock of 2800 MHz and a memory speed of 19 Gbps. Built on the Battlemage architecture, this triple-fan card offers a rugged industrial design with ARGB lighting, support for DisplayPort 2.1, and dual 8-pin power connectors for enhanced stability. Main pros include its competitive price-to-performance ratio for 1080p and 1440p gaming, excellent cooling efficiency with whisper-quiet operation, and a modern feature set including AV1 encoding and XeSS upscaling. Notable cons include its reliance on Resizable BAR for optimal performance, higher idle power consumption compared to rivals, and occasional driver-related stability issues in specific legacy titles or professional software.

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