Intel Arc B580 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Laptop: real performance and FPS — which is better? Full comparison
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the Intel Arc B580 and the RTX 4060 Ti Laptop with real FPS across the most popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, plus specs, launch price and AI upscaling support (DLSS/FSR/XeSS). See at a glance which is better for your resolution and budget.
The Intel Arc B580 and the RTX 4060 Ti Laptop perform almost identically; price and features make the difference.
Intel Arc B580
- Index (1080p)
- 50/100
- VRAM
- 12 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $249 · ≈ €229
- Upscaling
- XeSS + Frame Gen
RTX 4060 Ti Laptop
- Index (1080p)
- 50/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- —
- Upscaling
- DLSS + Frame Gen
Average FPS by resolution
Estimated average FPS for each graphics card across the most popular games. The gap usually shows at 1080p and 1440p; at 4K both lose smoothness and upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps.
| Resolution | Intel Arc B580 | RTX 4060 Ti Laptop | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 52 | 52 | = |
| 1440p | 40 | 40 | = |
| 4K | 20 | 20 | = |
Which one for your resolution?
Tie
Tie
Tie
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the Intel Arc B580 and RTX 4060 Ti Laptop: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | Intel Arc B580 | RTX 4060 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| TDP | 150W | 100W |
| Tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Score 1080p | 50 | 50 |
| Score 1440p | 43 | 43 |
| Score 4K | 28 | 28 |
| Price (MSRP) | $249 | — |
| Architecture | Battlemage (Xe2-HPG) | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC N5 | TSMC 4nm (4N) |
| Shading Units (CUDA/Stream) | 2560 | 3072 |
| RT Cores | 20 | 24 |
| Texture Units (TMUs) | 160 | 96 |
| ROPs | 80 | 32 |
| Base Clock | 1670 MHz | 1470 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2850 MHz | 2370 MHz |
| FP32 Performance (Teraflops) | 13.67 TFLOPS | 14.56 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Clock | 19000 MHz | 16000 MHz |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 456 GB/s | 256 GB/s |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 4.0 |
| Transistor Count | 19.6B | 18.9B |
| Release Date | 2024-12-13 | 2023-02-08 |
Power & efficiency
TDP doesn't tell the whole story: here's how much each GPU delivers per watt it draws.
Intel Arc B580
- TDP
- 150W
- FPS/W
- 0.35
RTX 4060 Ti Laptop
- TDP
- 100W
- FPS/W
- 0.52
The RTX 4060 Ti Laptop is more efficient: it draws 50W less and delivers more per watt, though the Intel Arc B580 is still the faster card overall.
What FPS do these GPUs get in your game?
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Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | Intel Arc B580 | RTX 4060 Ti Laptop | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 58 | 58 | Tie |
 | 54 | 54 | Tie |
 | 43 | 43 | Tie |
 | 45 | 45 | Tie |
 | 47 | 47 | Tie |
| 45 | 45 | Tie | |
 | 56 | 56 | Tie |
 | 58 | 58 | Tie |
 | 64 | 64 | Tie |
 | 52 | 52 | Tie |
Verdict
It's a tie: both GPUs win in 0 out of 10 games
At CheckFPS we measured both cards across 10 popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K on a reference CPU. Performance is practically tied at every resolution, so the decision comes down to price and current availability.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the Intel Arc B580 with the RTX 4060 Ti Laptop.
Which is better, the Intel Arc B580 or the RTX 4060 Ti Laptop?
On average at 1080p, the Intel Arc B580 is 0% faster than the RTX 4060 Ti Laptop. The best one for you depends on your resolution, budget and whether you prioritise ray tracing or price.
Which is better at 4K?
At 4K Ultra, the Intel Arc B580 averages 20 FPS and the RTX 4060 Ti Laptop 20 FPS across the most popular games. For smooth 4K, enabling upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps on both.
Is it worth paying more for the faster one?
At 1080p or 1440p the FPS gap may not justify the extra cost; at 4K or with ray tracing the faster card matters more. Check the by-resolution table to decide.
Which has better ray tracing and upscaling?
AI upscaling (DLSS on NVIDIA, FSR on AMD, XeSS on Intel) raises FPS on both; for ray tracing, GeForce RTX cards usually lead. See each card’s support above.
How big is the FPS difference between them?
On average across top games, the gap is around 0% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.
Intel Arc B580 vs 4060 Ti Laptop: what's the real difference?
In performance, the Intel Arc B580 beats the RTX 4060 Ti Laptop by around 0% more FPS on average at 1080p — the gap shifts a bit by resolution, as shown in the table above. If you're torn between the Intel Arc B580 and the 4060 Ti Laptop on price, the price and $/FPS section above can help you decide.
