Intel just kicked off the next generation of graphics cards with the Arc B580, and it's one heck of an introduction. The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

On the other hand, Intel's Core Ultra 200V series (Lunar Lake), uses the same GPU technology for its integrated graphics (albeit stripped down to save power), and Intel's integrated GPUs technically dominate the market; XeSS 2 will run on Lunar Lake, which could be a big incentive for developers to support it.

The BMG-G21 also features a 192-bit wide memory interface for GDDR6 RAM. The Limited Edition card uses 19Gbps GDDR6 chips, which give the card an effective memory bandwidth of 456GBps. The card also has 12GB of GDDR6 available, which feels like plenty based on the tests we ran.

With 12GB of memory, superb ray tracing chops, a single 8-pin power connector, and the ability to play 1440p games without severe compromise, Intel’s $249 Arc B580 is the budget graphics card gamers have been begging for since the pandemic. It’s a superb option for gamers who don’t want to spend $400+ on a GPU.

Intel has just announced its second generation of discrete GPUs, dubbed Battlemage. These GPUs are expected to surpass the current generation in both

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Intel's Battlemage graphics card generation in the first test: The Arc B580 not only has to prove its performance, but also its efficiency.

The Intel Arc B580 is available December 13, starting at $249. Keep in mind that this is a starting price, and you might see third party versions of the graphics card at a higher price. Just try to avoid paying more than $300 for it.

If you're after one of Intel's new B580 12GB Battlemage GPUs, here is where you can pick one up in the UK and USA.