Comparison of Intel Arc B580 and RTX 2080
Comparison of Intel Arc B580 and RTX 2080
There are several decent open box or refurbished options available in comparable price ranges. A few B580 and 9060XT models are also offered at slightly reduced prices.
A770 16GB: similar driver issues to the B580, yet it handles games marginally better.
https://www.newegg.com/asrock-phant...fa...814930102R
7600XT 16GB:
https://www.newegg.com/gigabyte-gv-...fa...814932687R
6750XT 12GB:
https://www.newegg.com/xfx-speedste...fa...814150887T
7700 XT 12GB:
https://www.newegg.com/xfx-speedste...fa...814150884T
6800 XT 16GB:
https://www.newegg.com/asus-tuf-gam...fa...814126476T
I remember when the RTX 30 series launched, I checked some benchmarks and noticed RTX generally matches the performance of the RTX 3060 Ti (similar between 3060 and 3060 Ti). So if the 4060 is about as bad as the 3060, it makes sense.
I’m thinking about getting a GPU for around $100 to $150, and I’d be willing to buy either one. My plan is to wait a couple of years before upgrading, especially since DDR6 will come out. I don’t need higher FPS—I’m okay with the 2080’s performance—and more VRAM would be better.
I don’t want to waste $350-400 on a GPU that might become useless in two years. I’m not saying I can’t afford it, but there’s no strong reason to spend that much now.
(Of course, I have some demanding games, but I can manage without them for a while.)
Either way, I’ll try to pick the best option and move forward. Thanks for being part of the discussion.
I was just mentioning that increasing your investment could lead to a more satisfying experience that would probably last beyond the time you initially thought you'd keep the card. We can only provide a balanced view of advantages and disadvantages, along with recommendations for your top choices—whether new or used—that fit within or near your budget.
My personal condition for upgrading is reaching at least a 50% improvement before I feel it's worth the cost. Since I rarely sell my equipment and often keep it longer or pass it on to family, I aim to ensure it remains functional for basic gaming or light tasks for a longer period before it becomes outdated.
In the end, the decision rests with you regarding how much you're willing to spend.
Also, DDR6 RAM for consumer PCs is expected to appear around 2028-2029. The next generation of CPUs arriving in 2026-2027 will still rely on DDR5.
This RX 9060 XT costs $350.
Additionally, while playing ARC Raiders I experienced the RTX 2080 failing. I began receiving BSODs, and after removing it, the system stopped showing them but required two sticks of RAM for whatever reason. Now on B580 it's working properly. I'm hoping my average is around 70-80 compared to 40-50 with the RTX 2080 and frequent drops to 35 and freezes.
It seems like your power supply might be gradually damaging the hardware.