Intel Arc B580 GPU Launches with High Demand and Scalper Price Surges

Intel's $249 Arc B580 graphics card delivers strong performance at a budget price, but stock shortages have driven up prices significantly.

The Intel Arc B580, launched today, offers impressive 1080p and 1440p gaming performance for its $249 MSRP, outperforming Nvidia's RTX 4060 in many benchmarks.
The GPU features 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM and a 192-bit memory bus, providing an edge over competitors in memory capacity and bandwidth for modern games.
Initial stock of the Arc B580 has sold out across most online retailers, with some third-party sellers listing the card for over $400, well above its MSRP.
Scalpers are capitalizing on the high demand, but restocks are expected at major retailers by late December and early January 2025.
Intel's software improvements have reduced past issues, but occasional bugs and limited adoption of its XeSS upscaling technology remain challenges.