Intel Arc B580 Battlemage Review
Summary: The Intel Arc B580 Battlemage is affordable performance for gamers
4.5
Affordable performance
If you’re looking for an affordable graphics card for your PC, the Intel Arc B580 Battlemage should definitely be on your radar for your next mini-upgrade or affordable new gaming PC. Featuring 12GB of GDDR6 memory (*) and a 2670MHz clock speed, this GPU is available in Australia starting at $499AUD (June 2025). The B580 has been designed for both 1080p and 1440p gaming, including 60+ Frames per Second (FPS) with real-time ray tracing enabled.
(*) 192-bit memory interface and 456 GB/s bandwidth
One of the features of this card is Intel’s Xe Super Sampling 2 (XeSS 2) that enhances visuals with powered frame generation, while Xe Low Latency improves responsiveness between gaming peripherals and on-screen action. This technology also allows for 4K gaming thanks to its XeSS upscaling. Furthermore, content creators will be able to maximise 8K resolution support with its Xe Media Engine that enables high-speed video processing. The B580 is also built on the BMG-G21 architecture with a 5nm process node (TSMC) and 19.6 billion transistors. Its core configuration includes:
- 2560 shading units
- 160 texture mapping units
- 80 render output units
- 20 ray tracing cores
- 160 tensor cores for AI tasks
Lastly, it supports Vulkan 1.3, PCIe 4.0, OpenGL 4.6, OpenCL 3.0, and DirectX 12 Ultimate, ensuring compatibility with both legacy and modern games. As for comparisons, the B580 has the RTX 4060 and RX 7600 as its competitors.
System Specifications
- CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285K
- Motherboard: ASRock Z890 Taichi OCF
- Memory: Kingston FURY Renegade DDR5-8000/8400 (2×24GB)
- Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
- PSU: ASUS ROG Thor 1200W Platinum II
- Storage: WD_BLACK SN8100 PCIe 5.0 NVMe M.2 2280 Game Drive
Unboxing
The card has a compact design (272 x 115 x 45 mm), features dual-slot cooling, connects via PCI-Express 4.0 x8, and has a TDP of 190W. It offers three DisplayPort 2.1 outputs and one HDMI 2.1 port, making it ideal for multi-monitor setups. Intel also recommends a minimum 600W power supply to run this card.
Specifications
Benchmarks
Borderlands 3
First up was Borderlands 3 that follows four new Vault Hunters recruited by the Crimson Raiders as they race to stop cult-leader twins Troy and Tyreen Calypso from harnessing the power of alien Vaults across the galaxy. The third instalment of this looter-shooter boasts improved movement and shooting mechanics that are backed by the largest arsenal of mechanically distinct firearms ever seen in the franchise, not to mention some stunning graphics. With full detail enabled, it scores 90 FPS (1080p) and 72 FPS (1440p) which made it a super fun and immersive experience on the B580 Battlemage.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III follows Task Force 141 as they hunt down Vladimir Makarov, a Russian ultranationalist bent on triggering a third World War. On the PC, it provides gamers with an ultra-responsive and high-fidelity first-person shooter. It scored a very fast 75 FPS at 1080p and still impressive 55 FPS on 1440p.
Control
Control is a third-person action-adventure game developed by Remedy Entertainment in which you assume the role of Jesse Faden, the newly appointed Director of the paranormal Federal Bureau of Control as you take on an otherworldly threat. The gameplay fuses tight, dynamic gunplay with telekinetic and psychic abilities, with some clever puzzle-solving elements thrown into the mix. With the card and on full detail, it scored 80 FPS (1080p) and 55 FPS (1440p); with ray tracing enabled, 42 FPS (1080p) and 30 FPS (1440p).
Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is a 2020 open-world action RPG from CD Projekt Red in which you play as mercenary V whose life and body are put on the line when they become fused with the engram of rockstar–terrorist Johnny Silverhand. It combines deep RPG progression, branching quests and slick, fast-paced gunplay across a vast metropolis, all brought to life by cutting-edge graphics featuring real-time ray tracing, volumetric lighting and ultra-detailed environments. The card scored a very playable 65 FPS (1080p) and equally playable 51 FPS (1440p) with full detail. It did take a hit with ray tracing; however, on medium detail, it scored 41 FPS (1080p) and 31 FPS (1440p), which did look visually stunning, albeit with a slower frame rate.
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is an action RPG that puts you in the boots of Aloy, a young outcast turned hunter, venturing through a sprawling, post-apocalyptic world reclaimed by deadly robotic creatures to uncover the truth of her origins. The PC port from the PlayStation 4 boasts higher-poly character models, sharper textures, enhanced lighting and hair physics, plus optimisations like DLSS/FSR support that elevate its lush open world to new visual heights. The card scored a very high 86 FPS (1080p) and 71 FPS (1440p) which made this game super playable.
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered is an open-world action-adventure where you play as a seasoned Peter Parker, juggling his civilian life and web-slinging duties to protect New York City from a criminal underworld led by Mister Negative. It comes from acclaimed developers Insomniac (originally on PlayStation 4) that on the PC boasts improved lighting, ray-traced reflections and lightning-fast load times. The card scored a very playable 75 FPS (1080p) and 55 FPS (1440p) with full detail. With ray tracing enabled, it scored 40 FPS (1080p) and 29 FPS (1440p), with the latter results just playable. However, without it enabled, it plays exceptionally smoothly on the B580 Battlemage.
Final Thoughts?
With a RRP of $499AUD (June 2025), the Intel Arc B580 Battlemage provides exceptional value for money, particularly for gamers looking to maximise their budget. As an entry-level GPU, the card successfully offers high-speed gaming at both 1080p and 1440p, including supporting real-time ray tracing. In our tests, the card performed very well for some of the latest games, including older titles with no qualms whatsoever.
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