Help you decide between the Intel Arc B580 and the RX 6750 XT.
Help you decide between the Intel Arc B580 and the RX 6750 XT.
Hello everyone, I’m considering purchasing a GPU and have two choices: a brand new Intel Arc B580 or a used RX 6750 XT with one year of warranty remaining. I was leaning toward the 6750 XT, but the latest driver update for the B580 has addressed its low CPU performance issues. I plan to use either of these GPUs paired with a Ryzen 7 5700X CPU. Please recommend which one to choose since they’re both in the same price range. I just want to avoid any problems with my GPU, so your advice would be greatly appreciated.
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First, please list the specs to your current build like so:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
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OS:
Monitor:
include the age of the PSU apart from it's make and model. BIOS version for your motherboard at this moment of time.
Second, What other options do you have at your disposal? I'd advise buying brand new since you get peace of mind with warranty.
Third, what will you be taxing your possible GPU purchase with? If it's gaming, include titles and the resolution you'll be running said titles with. If it's productivity, include the names to the apps.
Hello, thank you for your friendly greeting.
I plan to purchase the entire PC new, mainly for gaming and work, with some video editing possibly. I have two options:
Plan A includes:
- GPU: XFX QICK 319 RX 6750 XT
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
- Motherboard: MSI B450M-A PRO MAX II
- RAM: KINGSPEC 16GB 3200MHz DDR4
- SSD: Netac N930E Pro 512GB NVMe M.2 2280 SSD
- PSU: Thermaltake Smart BX3 650W
- CPU Cooler: DeepCool AG400 PLUS
- Case: ARS LEGEND 171 V2 ARGB M-ATX Desktop Gaming Case (Black)
- Monitor: PC Power PCGM-King22
- GPU: XFX QICK 319 AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT (1 year warranty remaining)
Plan B includes:
- GPU: ASRock Steel Legend B580 12GB
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X
- Motherboard: MSI B550M-A PRO AM4 Micro ATX
- RAM: KINGSPEC 16GB 3200MHz DDR4
- SSD: Netac N930E Pro 512GB NVMe M.2 2280 SSD
- PSU: Thermaltake Smart BX1 550W Power Supply
- CPU Cooler: DeepCool AG400 PLUS
- Case: ARS LEGEND 171 V2 ARGB M-ATX Desktop Gaming Case (Black)
- Monitor: PC Power PCGM-King22
- GPU: ASRock Steel Legend B580 12GB (brand new)
I will buy the 6750xt only if it’s used. Plan B seems expensive for me—it might seem affordable, but as someone from Bangladesh, 2k taka is still a significant amount. That’s why I’ll stick to Plan B only if I find a better price-performance balance. This is making me a bit confused.
mostly used for gaming and work, with minimal video editing likely. As requested, here are the titles and app names based on your monitor's specifications.
PSU: Thermaltake Smart BX1 550W Power Supply
That's a poor choice. It would be a strong reason to upgrade when your current setup is damaged. The BX3 offers a slight improvement, but I wouldn't recommend these power supplies unless you have other better options.
I'm from Bangladesh.
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2k taka is still a significant amount.
~16USD. It's better to save up rather than spend on outdated hardware and build something more durable.
You should match your 5700x with a B550 chipset and consider a dual-channel DDR4-3600MHz RAM setup. The VRM on the B450 board is weak, which could cause throttling. The B550 board also doesn't include a VRM heatsink.
I generally grasp the setup, and I’m aware that budget is being prioritized. However, my primary concern is the GPU. Which one would be best for you?
I generally grasp the build details and realize I'm making significant cost reductions. However, my main concern is regarding the GPU. Which one should I opt for?
I'm attempting to assist in deciding which card would deliver better performance. You haven't mentioned any specific games you plan to run on the GPU or platform, nor have we discussed productivity applications. We're also not given information about alternative options available even with used GPUs. Despite this, I don't have much time and would appreciate a straightforward recommendation.
Pick the RX 6750 XT.
Are the 6750 XT and B580 your sole choices for new or used models? I’m not sure I’d switch from the 650 watt PSU to a 550 watt one, particularly since the latter is of lower quality and lacks the newer ATX 3.1 features found in the 650 watt model. The B580 also uses half of the total output for its 12v rails.
The B580 does offer some advantages, such as hardware-based upscaling with XeSS and faster ray tracing. Recently, a driver update for Arc series GPUs—especially the B series—has addressed many CPU performance bottlenecks, boosting their overall speed. This update brings the B580’s performance closer to that of the 6750 XT on average.
If you don’t prioritize ray tracing, the 6750 XT might be a better fit if you can’t afford the 650 watt and B580 options. Regarding upscaling, until AMD releases FSR 4, hardware-based XeSS will remain superior in quality (even software-based XeSS is better), though FSR on the B580 may lag slightly compared to the 6750 XT.
Personally, I’d prefer saving more money for the B580 and 650 watt PSU rather than opting for the 6750 XT. However, if budget constraints are tight and you can’t save further, consider the 6750XT or look for alternatives like a 5600 non-X CPU. If a game runs sluggishly on the 5700X, it’s likely to perform similarly on the lower-end 5600. Just keep in mind the risks with the 5600—there’s the 5600G, which offers only about R5 3600 performance, and the 5500 is a reduced version without an integrated GPU. The 5700G and other non-X models also fall short compared to the 5700X.
The 6750 XT offers significant speed improvements. This justifies the additional $100 price. I wouldn't depend on RT outcomes because you're not assembling a high-end system. You probably won't use it for gaming, as both cards would suffer major performance drops in games that rely heavily on them. The main concern here is the condition of the 6750 XT. Has it been handled in a way that could invalidate the warranty? Is the warranty still valid?
I think both options are acceptable, but I’d anticipate the b580 will stay useful longer since it represents more recent technology.
On the other hand, the 6750XT seems likely to handle older games better, making it the better choice if you mainly play those titles.
I’m in agreement with @Lutfij, though he suggests saving a bit and creating a build that balances compromises.
At least choose a solid PSU—wasting money on a poor one could cost you your whole system.