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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£220
  • Avg. price in US: ~$260
  • VRAM: 10 GB
  • Memory bus width: 160 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 150 W

Intel ARC B570 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

5.7

Overall score

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 components:

90.0%

5.7

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

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5.7

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

4.5

Performance

24.0%

3.9

Memory

12.0%

7.9

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.9

Platform & Features

5.0%

8.8

Design

4.0%

9.5

Connectivity & Media

Good
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User score

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 components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 3.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.6

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    3.4

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.4
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    3.4

    VRAM

    20.0%

    2.6

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 3.3
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    2.6

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    3.4

    VRAM

    10.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.9
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    2.6

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    3.4

    VRAM

    15.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.9
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    2.6

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    3.4

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Intel Arc B570 is a budget-oriented graphics card based on the Xe2 Battlemage architecture, featuring 18 Xe-cores, 144 XMX AI engines, and 10GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus with 380 GB/s bandwidth. It operates with a 2500 MHz base clock, a 150W total board power (TBP), and supports modern features like AV1 encoding and DisplayPort 2.1. Its main pros include exceptional value for its $219 MSRP, competitive ray-tracing performance that often surpasses more expensive alternatives like the RTX 4060 in specific titles, and a larger VRAM buffer than most entry-level competitors. However, it suffers from significant performance overhead when paired with older CPUs, high idle power consumption, and inconsistent frame-time pacing in select games compared to established NVIDIA and AMD offerings.

Technical Specifications of Intel ARC B570

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

5.7
Intel ARC B570 has a technical score of 5.65 points, which is lower than that of 67.3% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
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.
1.0
Intel ARC B570 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 55.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

5.7

Overall score

40.0%

9.4

Price

6.8
Intel ARC B570 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.8 points, which is higher than 48% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

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3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

11.52 TFLOPS
Intel ARC B570 delivers 11.52 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 75.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

10 GB
Intel ARC B570 has 10 GB of VRAM, which is less than 56.2% of graphics cards and equal to 1.4% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
Intel ARC B570 uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

160 bit
Intel ARC B570 uses a 160 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 69.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.4% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

380 GB/s
Intel ARC B570 reaches 380 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 61.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
Intel ARC B570 supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x8
Intel ARC B570 uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 68.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

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Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

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OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
Intel ARC B570 supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
Intel ARC B570 supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

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DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
Intel ARC B570 offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

2.1
Intel ARC B570 supports DisplayPort 2.1, which is more advanced than on 67.8% of graphics cards and equal to 7.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

150 W
Intel ARC B570 has a TDP of 150 W, which is lower than that of 73% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.5% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

150 W
Intel ARC B570 draws 150 W under peak load, which is lower than 74.2% of graphics cards and equal to 1.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

600 W
Intel ARC B570 recommends a 600 W PSU, which is lower than that of 55.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.5% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

150 W
Intel ARC B570 has a board power limit of 150 W, which is lower than that of 74.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.4% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

150 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

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Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

242 mm
Intel ARC B570 is 242 mm long, which is shorter than 73% of graphics cards and equal in length to 1.8% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

115 mm
Intel ARC B570 is 115 mm tall, which is shorter than 80.3% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.7% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
Intel ARC B570 occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

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Intel ARC B570 vs the average graphics card

  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel ARC B570 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC B570 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 30.2% lower TDP
    Intel ARC B570 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel ARC B570 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.150 W vs 215 W
  • 12 mm lower card height
    Intel ARC B570 is shorter than the average graphics card (115 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC B570 is shorter than the average graphics card (115 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.115 mm vs 127 mm
  • 16 more ROPs
    Intel ARC B570 has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    What it is: Total number of render output units on the GPU
    When it matters: When you want more context on pixel output capacity, especially for high-resolution play and older raster-heavy engines.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC B570 has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.80 vs 64
  • 43.37 mm shorter card length
    Intel ARC B570 is shorter than the average graphics card (242 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC B570 is shorter than the average graphics card (242 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.242 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 2 newer
    Intel ARC B570 was released more recently than the average graphics card (2,025 vs 2,023).
    What it is: Official release or launch date of the GPU
    When it matters: When you care about platform age, driver maturity, and how current the design is.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC B570 was released more recently than the average graphics card (2,025 vs 2,023).2,025 vs 2,023
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    Intel ARC B570 supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
    What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
    When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC B570 supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).2.1 vs 1.4a
  • 21.1% higher pixel rate
    Intel ARC B570 has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (200 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
    What it is: Number of pixels the GPU can render per second
    When it matters: When you play at high resolutions or care about older raster-heavy games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel ARC B570 has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (200 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.200 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s
  • 16 more ROPs
    Intel ARC B570 has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 21.1% higher pixel rate
    Intel ARC B570 has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (200 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • Better FP64 ratio
    Intel ARC B570 has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
  • 3.42x higher FP16 performance
    Intel ARC B570 has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (101 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel ARC B570 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 2x larger L1 cache
    Intel ARC B570 has more L1 cache than the average graphics card (256 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • 2 newer
    Intel ARC B570 was released more recently than the average graphics card (2,025 vs 2,023).
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    Intel ARC B570 supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
  • Newer HDMI version
    Intel ARC B570 supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).
  • 30.2% lower TDP
    Intel ARC B570 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (150 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 31.8% lower board power limit
    Intel ARC B570 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (150 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    Intel ARC B570 has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 12 mm lower card height
    Intel ARC B570 is shorter than the average graphics card (115 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.
  • 43.37 mm shorter card length
    Intel ARC B570 is shorter than the average graphics card (242 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.

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  • 30 fewer ray tracing cores
    Intel ARC B570 has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (18 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 22 fewer compute units
    Intel ARC B570 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (18 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • No CUDA support
    Intel ARC B570 does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 44.4% lower FP32 performance
    Intel ARC B570 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (12.7 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 40 fewer TMUs
    Intel ARC B570 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (144 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 48 fewer AI cores
    Intel ARC B570 has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (144 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 56.4% lower INT8 performance
    Intel ARC B570 has a lower INT8 performance than the average graphics card (203 TOPS vs 466 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 466 TOPS.
  • 2,048 fewer FP32 units
    Intel ARC B570 has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (2,304 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 96 bit narrower memory bus
    Intel ARC B570 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (160 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 98.9% slower VRAM clock
    Intel ARC B570 has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (19 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 2 GB less VRAM
    Intel ARC B570 has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (10 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 15.2% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel ARC B570 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (380 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • No DLSS support
    Intel ARC B570 does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    Intel ARC B570 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
  • 99.9% fewer transistors
    Intel ARC B570 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (19 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • Not VR ready
    Intel ARC B570 is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • 1 fewer fans
    Intel ARC B570 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • 2.91x higher idle power draw
    Intel ARC B570 has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (32 W vs 11 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 11 W.
  • 96 bit narrower memory bus
    Intel ARC B570 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (160 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC B570 has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (160 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.160 bit vs 256 bit
  • 30 fewer ray tracing cores
    Intel ARC B570 has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (18 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC B570 has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (18 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.18 vs 48
  • 22 fewer compute units
    Intel ARC B570 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (18 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC B570 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (18 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.18 vs 40
  • 1 fewer fans
    Intel ARC B570 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel ARC B570 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • No CUDA support
    Intel ARC B570 does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports CUDA parallel computing platform
    When it matters: When your apps or AI tools specifically depend on the CUDA software stack.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel ARC B570 does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • No DLSS support
    Intel ARC B570 does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA DLSS upscaling technology
    When it matters: When you play NVIDIA-supported games and want better frame rates at higher settings.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC B570 does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    Intel ARC B570 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
    What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
    When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC B570 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.x8 vs x16
  • 98.9% slower VRAM clock
    Intel ARC B570 has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (19 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC B570 has a lower VRAM clock than the average graphics card (19 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.19 MHz vs 1750 MHz
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Intel ARC B570?

  • High VRAM for its price point (10GB vs 8GB on competitors like the RTX 4060 or RX 7600)
  • Strong ray tracing performance compared to AMD's budget offerings
  • Excellent energy efficiency and runs cool/quiet under load
  • Great value at MSRP ($219/£150) for modern 1080p and light 1440p gaming
  • Significant driver improvements since the first-generation Alchemist series
  • Advanced feature set including XeSS Frame Generation and support for DisplayPort 2.1

What customers dislike about Intel ARC B570?

  • Overshadowed by the Arc B580, which offers roughly 10-20% better performance for only a small price increase (~$30)
  • Higher CPU overhead can lead to performance bottlenecks when paired with older or budget CPUs (e.g., Ryzen 5 5600 or older)
  • Inconsistent performance in legacy (DX11/DX9) or poorly optimised titles
  • Unique frame time pacing issues and occasional stuttering reported in certain games
  • Limited availability at the official MSRP in many regions
  • Significant performance loss on older PCIe 3.0 motherboards

Expert reviews

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pcguide.com
04/02/2025
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The Sparkle Intel Arc B570 Guardian OC is a strong budget graphics card based on Intel’s Xe2 Battlemage architecture that delivers excellent 1080p gaming performance and highly playable frame rates across various titles. Priced aggressively with a base MSRP of $219 ($230 for this specific overclocked Sparkle model), it safely undercuts entry-level competitors like the Nvidia RTX...Read more

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17/01/2025
Intel Arc B570 Review - IGN Middle East

The Intel Arc B570 is a highly capable budget graphics card built on the Xe2 "Battlemage" architecture using a binned version of the BMG-G21 SoC. Priced at $219, its primary strength lies in delivering an excellent 1080p gaming experience with maxed-out settings, even handling ray tracing admirably in demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 (averaging 64 fps) and outperforming the AMD...Read more

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techradar.com
16/01/2025
Intel Arc B570 review: great value, but overshadowed by the..., Digital Foundry

The Intel Arc B570 is a highly affordable, budget-friendly graphics card priced at an MSRP of $219 / £219, making it a compelling option specifically built for 1080p gaming. It provides spectacular 1080p performance, averaging around 60 frames per second across a variety of modern games, and comes equipped with a generous 10GB of VRAM and a decent memory bus width. These...Read more

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techspot.com
16/01/2025
Intel Arc B570 Review: Decent Performance, Not Great Value, KitGuru

The TechSpot review of the Intel Arc B570 highlights the entry-level "Battlemage" GPU as a capable 1080p and light 1440p performer featuring 10GB of VRAM, solid AV1 encoding, and improved ray tracing. However, the card is criticized for poor value, as its significant hardware reductions compared to the B580—including a 10% lower core count and 20% less VRAM—do not justify the minor...Read more

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tomshardware.com
16/01/2025
Intel Arc B570 review featuring the ASRock Challenger OC, Ars Technica

Intel Arc B570 Review Summary The Intel Arc B570 launches as a budget-oriented 1080p graphics card built on the Battlemage BMG-G21 architecture, positioning itself as a lower-cost alternative to the Arc B580 at an MSRP of $219. While it aims to deliver solid entry-level gaming performance, the card features significant hardware cutbacks compared to its sibling. It experiences a 10%...Read more

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techpowerup.com
16/01/2025
ASRock Arc B570 Challenger OC Review, Tom's Hardware

The ASRock Arc B570 Challenger OC, based on Intel's Xe2 "Battlemage" architecture, is positioned as an affordable, 10 GB budget-friendly GPU aimed at strong 1080p gaming performance. It features a quiet dual-slot cooler, low operating temperatures, and modern connectivity (DisplayPort 2.1), along with excellent AV1 hardware encoding. However, the card heavily relies on ReSize BAR,...Read more

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cgmagonline.com
16/01/2025
ASROCK Challenger Intel ARC B570 GPU Review Would you like a comparison of benchmark results for the B570 against its predecessor or its primary AMD a...

The ASROCK Challenger Intel ARC B570 is a compact, dual-slot graphics card built on the Intel Xe2-HPG architecture, launching at an affordable MSRP of $219.99. Designed for 1440p gaming and content creation, it features 10GB of GDDR6 RAM, a 2600MHz clock speed, and a single 8-pin power connector recommendation for a 600W PSU. In performance benchmarks using Ultra settings, the GPU...Read more

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digitalfoundry.net
14/03/2025
Intel Arc B570 review: a budget GPU that's too good to be true?, CGMagazine

The Intel Arc B570 graphics card is a compelling budget-oriented GPU that offers roughly 89% of the performance of its more expensive sibling, the B580, while consuming around 88% of the power in titles like Alan Wake 2 and Hellblade 2. Nominally priced at $220, it features a slight step down in core hardware with 18 Xe cores, 18 Ray Tracing units, 144 XMX AI engines, and a 2500MHz...Read more

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kitguru.net
16/01/2025
Intel Arc B570Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review ft. ASRock

The Intel Arc B570, evaluated via the ASRock Challenger model, is a highly capable entry-level graphics card that delivers strong 1080p gaming performance. Built on Intel's Xe2 Battlemage architecture, it serves as a slightly cut-down version of the B580, offering 18 Xe cores and a unique 10GB GDDR6 frame buffer over a 160-bit memory interface. Across a 12-game benchmark suite, the...Read more

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gamersnexus.net
27/01/2025
Intel Arc B570 'Battlemage' GPU Review & Benchmarks, Low-End CPU Tests & Efficiency, PCMag

Intel Arc B570 'Battlemage' The Intel Arc B570 "Battlemage" GPU, launched at an MSRP of $220, represents a significant generational leap over Intel's first-generation Alchemist architecture, delivering performance that frequently outperforms larger-configuration legacy cards like the A750 and A770. In unbound testing paired with a high-end CPU, the B570 establishes a clear trend...Read more

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computerbase.de
16/01/2025
Intel Arc B570 10 GB vs. B580 12 GB im Test - ComputerBase

The ComputerBase review of the Intel Arc B570 10 GB evaluates the card as a solid, budget-friendly entry into the Battlemage (Xe2) generation, specifically optimized for Full HD (1080p) gaming. Based on the same BMG-G21 GPU as its larger sibling, the B580, the B570 represents a slightly scaled-down variant with 18 Xe-cores (a 10% reduction), a 2,500 MHz base clock, and a 160-bit...Read more

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lesnumeriques.com
16/01/2025
Test Intel Arc B570 : la carte graphique idéale pour les joueurs peu fortunés

Intel Arc B570 Review Summary The Intel Arc B570 is an affordable graphics card based on the Battlemage architecture, explicitly designed for budget-conscious gamers targeting 1080p performance. Priced at roughly €255, it goes toe-to-toe with the AMD Radeon RX 7600 and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060. In terms of core strengths, the card delivers solid rasterisation performance that equals...Read more

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noticias3d.com
22/01/2025
Intel ARC B570 a prueba bajo PCIe Gen3 y sin Resizable BAR

The Intel Arc B570 graphics card, priced around €280–€290 in Spain, positions itself as a budget-friendly mid-range competitor to Nvidia's GeForce RTX 4060, delivering strong value when optimal system settings are met. Testing reveals that under ideal conditions—specifically with PCI Express (PCIe) Gen4 and Resizable BAR (ReBar) enabled—the card offers excellent performance across...Read more

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