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Intel Arc B570 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060: Comparison
What is the difference between Intel Arc B570 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
Vram is where these two genuinely part company, Intel Arc B570 10 GB against NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB, a 20% lead for Intel Arc B570. Add memory bandwidth to that, 380 GB/s on the Intel Arc B570 versus 448 GB/s on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, and the pattern holds. Add memory bus width to that, 160 bit on the Intel Arc B570 versus 128 bit on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060, and the pattern holds.
Intel Arc B570 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060: which one fits your build
it is not the pick for competitive esports titles where driver-level optimization history matters more. It also earns its place with budget builds wanting more VRAM than NVIDIA or AMD offer at the same price. It is not the one for anyone who wants the smoothest, most proven driver experience out of the box. Buy the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 for first-time builders on a tight GPU budget. It is equally the pick for 1080p budget builds that still want DLSS and ray tracing support. Avoid it for 1440p gaming, the 5060 Ti 16GB is a smarter buy if you can afford it. Our rating of the Intel Arc B570 (7/10): the value underdog, 10GB of VRAM for $219 beats the RTX 5060 on paper, with the less mature driver stack as the honest tradeoff.
Intel Arc B570 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 price
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 asks 37% more, $299 against $219 for the Intel Arc B570.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Intel Arc B570 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 differ on boost clock?
Yes. Boost Clock reads 2500 MHz on the Intel Arc B570 versus 2497 MHz on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060.
Is the Tier the same on the Intel Arc B570 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060?
It is. Both are listed at Entry, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
GPU Brand
- Intel Arc B570
- Intel
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
- NVIDIA
GPU Model
- Intel Arc B570
- Arc B570
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
- GeForce RTX 5060
Series
- Intel Arc B570
- Arc B-Series
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
- Blackwell
VRAM
- Intel Arc B570
- 10 GBBest
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
- 8 GB-20%
Tier
- Intel Arc B570
- Entry
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
- Entry
Memory Type
- Intel Arc B570
- GDDR6
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
- GDDR7Best
Boost Clock
- Intel Arc B570
- 2500 MHzBest
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
- 2497 MHz0%
Ray Tracing Support
- Intel Arc B570
- Yes
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
- Yes
TDP
- Intel Arc B570
- 150 W-3%
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
- 145 WBest
Architecture
- Intel Arc B570
- Xe2 Battlemage
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
- Blackwell
Memory Bus Width
- Intel Arc B570
- 160 bitBest
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
- 128 bit-20%
Memory Bandwidth
- Intel Arc B570
- 380 GB/s-15%
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
- 448 GB/sBest
MSRP
- Intel Arc B570
- $219
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
- $299
Which one should you pick?
Choose Intel Arc B570 if you want the higher VRAM (10 GB vs 8 GB), the higher boost clock (2500 MHz vs 2497 MHz) and the higher memory bus width (160 bit vs 128 bit).
Choose NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 if you want the lower TDP (145 W vs 150 W) and the higher memory bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 380 GB/s).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Intel Arc B570 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumercarts listing | $219.00 View on Consumercarts listing | $299.00 View on Consumercarts listing |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Intel Arc B570
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The value underdog, 10GB of VRAM for $219 beats the RTX 5060 on paper, with the less mature driver stack as the honest tradeoff.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060
7 / 10 Expert Rating
The true entry point into Blackwell, DLSS and ray tracing at $299, but the 8GB of VRAM means the 5060 Ti 16GB is the smarter long-term buy if the budget stretches.