Head-to-head
Arc B580VSGeForce RTX 5060
| Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 5060 | |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | Intel | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 12GB GDDR6 | 8GB GDDR7 |
| MSRP | $249 | $299 |
| Board power | 190W | 145W |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Local AI fit | 13B-14B class models | 7B-8B class models |
| Condition | New | New |
| Listings | Amazon · eBay | Amazon · eBay |
The call
Intel gives you 12GB for $249, NVIDIA gives you 8GB for $299. In raw value terms this is not close: the B580 wins. The 5060 exists for buyers who want zero driver risk and DLSS, which is a legitimate preference, but the price of that comfort is 4GB of memory and $50.