Quick Answer

The Intel Arc B570 is a budget 1080p card with 10GB of VRAM, sitting in the entry price band in South Africa. Expect roughly 55-80fps at 1080p High-to-Ultra in popular titles, with XeSS upscaling helping in demanding games. It needs Resizable BAR enabled and the latest driver. Pair it with a Ryzen 5 7600 and a 500-550W PSU.

Where The Arc B570 Fits

The B570 sits just below the B580 as Intel's entry budget card, aimed squarely at 1080p gaming. Its 10GB of VRAM is generous for the price, helping in modern titles where 8GB cards run short. It supports XeSS upscaling and competes with cards like the RX 7600 and RTX 4060 on value. Like all Arc cards, it depends on Resizable BAR for full performance.

FPS And How It Compares

At 1080p High-to-Ultra, expect roughly 55-80fps in popular titles, with XeSS adding headroom in heavier games. Against the RX 7600 and RTX 4060, the B570 is competitive on raster and ahead on VRAM, though Nvidia leads on driver maturity and DLSS. For a tight budget 1080p build it's a solid pick.

Driver And BIOS Setup

Install the latest Intel Arc driver - performance and compatibility have improved markedly, and updates continue to help. Enable Resizable BAR (ReBAR) and XeSS in supported games. Avoid old platforms without ReBAR, which cripple the card.

FAQ

Is the Arc B570 good for 1080p gaming?

Yes, it's a capable budget 1080p card at roughly 55-80fps in popular titles, helped by 10GB VRAM and XeSS upscaling - good value on a tight budget.

How does the Arc B570 compare to the RX 7600 and RTX 4060?

It's competitive on raster and ahead on VRAM at the price. The RX 7600 and RTX 4060 lead on driver maturity, and Nvidia adds DLSS, but the B570 holds its own.

Does the Arc B570 need Resizable BAR and driver updates?

Yes to both. ReBAR is essential for full performance, and the latest driver improves both speed and game compatibility on Intel's Arc cards.

TIP

| Pair an Arc B570 only with a modern platform that has Resizable BAR - on older systems it loses much of its performance.