Intel Weighs Ending Arc B580 Graphics Card
Reports suggest Intel may discontinue its budget-focused Arc B580 as it shifts resources toward professional GPUs.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Semiconductors
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Intel reportedly considers designating the Arc B580 graphics card as end-of-life, a rumour that follows reports of Arc B580 prices rising well above its original launch price. Nvidia is also reportedly diverting GB202 production away from the GeForce RTX 5090 toward RTX Pro cards, though Nvidia maintains the RTX 5090 has not been discontinued.
Why it matters
The reported moves reflect a shift toward higher-margin workstation products, with professional GPUs seeing strong demand from AI inference customers. For consumers, the rumoured end of the Arc B580 and reduced RTX 5090 supply could tighten options in the budget and high-end gaming segments.
The Arc B580 uses Intel's BMG-G21 silicon with 20 Xe cores and 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the Arc B60 pairs 20 Xe cores with 24 GB of VRAM and some variants reach 48 GB. Intel's plans for the B580 itself remain unconfirmed.
The players
Intel
Intel is a major American semiconductor company that designs CPUs and GPUs and has expanded its discrete graphics lineup under the Arc brand.
Nvidia
Nvidia is a leading designer of graphics processors and AI accelerators, known for its GeForce gaming line and professional RTX Pro cards.
The details
Reports indicate Intel may end the Arc B580 as it moves resources toward its Arc Pro lineup, citing the Arc Pro B50 and strong AI inference demand. Separately, multiple sources claim Nvidia is diverting GB202 GPUs from the RTX 5090 toward RTX Pro cards, with one board partner reportedly unable to order RTX 5090 kits even on backorder.
Timeline
December 2024: Arc B580 launched at $249.
Recent period: Arc B580 price climbed to about $330 at Newegg.
Tech Race
The reported Arc B580 wind-down follows Intel's broader Arc effort to compete in discrete graphics against Nvidia's GeForce line. Nvidia's reported reallocation of GB202 dies toward RTX Pro cards suggests the same pull toward higher-margin professional silicon is shaping supply on both sides.
Buyers weighing a budget GPU may face higher prices than the original $249 launch figure if the Arc B580 is discontinued or supply tightens. Gamers eyeing an RTX 5090 could find fewer units available if production is shifted toward RTX Pro cards.
The takeaway
Product lineup decisions at Intel and Nvidia can quickly change what consumers pay and find on shelves. Checking current retail prices before committing to a GPU purchase is a practical safeguard in a shifting supply market.
Further reading
For more on the chip makers driving these supply shifts, see our Semiconductors coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Notebookcheck.
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