I'm currently using an XFX MERC 6650xt, and it's performing really well for games – around 200 fps. I'm building a PC for a friend on a tighter budget, and I'm considering selling my card to him. I've got my eye on the ONIX arc580, which costs about $300 after tax. I'm attracted to its 12GB of VRAM. I'm running a Ryzen 5800xt CPU. Would it be worth swapping out my card for the B580?
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For gaming under $300, the B580 is definitely a top pick. Given your 5800xt CPU, you shouldn’t hit much CPU overhead, apart from some games like CS2 or Fortnite. Plus, with Intel's XeSS being available in more games than AMD's FSR, you might gain some free performance boosts too.
$300 all-taxes-in sounds good; just keep an eye on other listings since I often see it priced higher than that. Definitely try to check if the performance justifies the swap.
The B580 is performing similar to the RTX 4060, and it’s an excellent choice at its MSRP. If you find it at that price, it's better than the 9060 XT, especially for budget gamers. I have one and it consistently beats the 3060 TI while also handling emulation smoothly. If you're looking to vote with your wallet against the high prices from AMD and NVIDIA, then Intel’s offering is a solid choice.
The value really depends on the exact pricing you can get for the B580 and your current card. At $300 after tax, it's a decent price, but make sure to check if you can sell your current card for a good amount to make that trade worthwhile.
What’s the exact price you're looking at?
What resolution do you usually play at?