Arc B570 vs GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
Performance-wise the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is out front, dramatically faster, roughly 82% up on the Arc B570. Value tips toward the Arc B570, though: $365 CAD cheaper for what you get.
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GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB vs Arc B570: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB vs Arc B570
The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is dramatically faster, around 82% ahead of the Arc B570. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is comfortable at 1440p, while the Arc B570 is better matched to 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the Arc B570 starts at $314 CAD against $679 CAD for the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB. Despite being slower, the Arc B570 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~19% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Arc B570 still sits about $95 CAD above its $219 CAD MSRP. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB still sits about $300 CAD above its $379 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The Arc B570 is the lighter draw at 150W against the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB's 180W, making it the easier card to power and cool. The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB draws more in absolute terms but squeezes out more performance per watt, so budget for a beefier PSU if you go that route.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The Arc B570's 10GB (vs 8GB on the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB) gives it more room for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative or AI workloads.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Arc B570 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB offers NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: Arc B570 or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?
Choose the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Arc B570 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB better than the Arc B570?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc B570 or the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB worth the extra $365 CAD over the Arc B570?
Does the Arc B570 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: Arc B570 or GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Battlemage | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC N5 | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 2,304 | 4,608✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 18 | 36✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 144 | 144 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,500 MHz✓ | 2,407 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,750 MHz✓ | 2,572 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 10 GB✓ | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 160-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 380 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc B570 | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 150 W✓ | 180 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Jan 2025 | Apr 2025 |
