Intel’s next-generation Arc GPUs are generating significant buzz, and recent leaks offer a tantalizing preview of what’s to come. Following the leak of ASRock’s retail listings for the Intel Arc B580 ‘Battlemage’ GPUs, including details on a limited edition reference model from Intel itself, fresh information has surfaced regarding a second, lower-tier offering: the Intel Arc B570.
The details, courtesy of Videocardz, include a comprehensive spec sheet for the ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 10GB OC variant. This leak, alongside the already revealed ASRock Intel Arc B580 Steel Legend 12GB OC specifications, paints a clearer picture of Intel’s upcoming GPU lineup. The B570, positioned as the budget-conscious option, features 10GB of VRAM and a slightly reduced core count compared to its B580 sibling.
Specifically, the B570 boasts 18 Xe2 cores, falling short of the B580’s 20 Xe2 cores. This difference in core count is further accentuated by the memory configuration. The B570’s 10GB of VRAM operates on a 160-bit memory bus, leading to significantly lower bandwidth compared to the B580’s 12GB VRAM utilizing a 192-bit bus. This directly impacts performance, with the B580 likely offering a substantial advantage in demanding applications and games.
However, the B570 maintains several key features shared with its higher-end counterpart. Both GPUs utilize a PCIe Gen 4 x8 interface and include support for both DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1 for enhanced connectivity. While the specific power consumption figures remain undisclosed, the leak reveals the B570 uses a single 8-pin power connector, unlike the B580’s dual 8-pin configuration, suggesting a lower power draw for the B570. Importantly, both models are listed as factory-overclocked (OC) variants.
To help put these specifications into context, Videocardz also provided a comparison with the previous generation Intel Arc A580, enabling a direct assessment of the performance improvements Intel aims to deliver with the ‘Battlemage’ architecture. With Intel poised to formally announce its next-generation Arc desktop graphics cards this week, these leaks provide substantial insight into the performance and capabilities of the upcoming B570 and B580 GPUs, building anticipation for the official unveiling and market launch.
