Best Cheap GPU · Graphics Cards

Intel Arc B580

Intel's Arc B580 is the most affordable graphics card we'd recommend for modern games. It brings 12GB of VRAM to a price where rivals offer 8GB, and handles 1080p at high settings with ease.

★ Featured in The Best Budget PC Hardware in the UK

Brand: Intel
Best for: Budget 1080p gaming builds
Price range: Budget
Our score: 8.5/10

Check today's price on Amazon.co.uk →

Key specifications

Architecture	Xe2 (Battlemage)
VRAM	12GB GDDR6
Memory bus	192-bit
Total board power	190W
Outputs	HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1

Strengths and weaknesses

Pros

12GB of VRAM at an entry-level price
Strong 1080p performance
XeSS 2 upscaling and frame generation

Cons

Needs Resizable BAR, so best in newer PCs
Some older games run less consistently

Verdict

Intel's Arc B580 is the most affordable graphics card we'd recommend for modern games. It brings 12GB of VRAM to a price where rivals offer 8GB, and handles 1080p at high settings with ease. It earns our Best Cheap GPU award in our guide to the best graphics cards.

Check price on Amazon →