Intel’s new Arc B580 “Battlemage” graphics card was released last week to positive reviews among consumers and quickly sold out at retailers. Based on the Xe2 architecture, this card features Intel’s 2nd generation desktop Arc Graphics and delivers superior performance in many benchmarks, outperforming both the GeForce RTX 4060 and Radeon RX 7600 by a significant margin at 1080p. I will. With improved drivers and stability compared to the first generation, Arc B580 boasts superior ray tracing performance and 12GB of VRAM. The limited edition is currently sold out and will be restocked in January, but the AIB version of the card will also be available soon.
Intel Arc B580 “Battlemage” Graphics Card Availability: Retailer Comments
This is a promising new graphics for PC gamers looking to build an affordable gaming machine. However, if major retailers like Newegg and Amazon are completely sold out and aren’t expected to be back in stock until January 2025, you won’t be too excited.
According to a report from TweakTown, Newegg has announced that the Intel Arc B580 Limited Edition graphics card will be available by January 3, 2025, along with partner models such as ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger, ASRock Intel Arc B580 Steel Legend, and Sparkle Intel Arc B580 Titan. We expect it to be restocked. , which is also scheduled to be released in early January. The retailer cites “high demand” as the reason not all Arc B580 GPUs are currently available.
Amazon is reportedly facing a similar situation, with partner cards from brands like Intel Arc B580 Limited Edition and GUNNIR set to be returned between January 3 and January 21, 2025.
Additionally, Intel’s Limited Edition reference cards are listed as “coming soon” on retailer B&H’s website, suggesting that some retailers are still waiting for first stock.
Despite possible stock limitations at launch, the Intel Arc B580 continues to be a “top wish” item, confirming the strong demand for this GPU.
The only 12GB card in the latest generation priced at $249, the Arc B580 stands out as a strong competitor to previous generation GPUs with similar VRAM. Some driver issues remain, but there appear to be no major issues at this time. For those looking for a more affordable option, the Arc B570 will be available on January 16th.
