> Intel takes advantage of this by launching the Arc B580 at $250, undercutting both competitors while offering 12 GB of VRAM.
Not sure where you got that 350 EUR number for B580?
Not sure where you got that 350 EUR number for B580?
For example:
https://www.mindfactory.de/product_info.php/12GB-ASRock-Inte... (~327 EUR)
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/sparkle-intel-arc-b580-guardi... (~330 EUR)
https://www.inet.se/produkt/5414587/acer-arc-b580-12gb-nitro... (~336 EUR)
Though the market is particularly bad here, because an RTX 3060 12 GB (not Ti) costs between 310 - 370 EUR and an RX 7600 XT is between 370 - 420 EUR.
Either way, I'm happy that these cards exist because Battlemage is noticeably better than Alchemist in my experience (previously had an A580, now it's my current backup instead of the old RX 570 or RX 580) and it's good to have entry/mid level cards.
The reviews will say "decent value at RRP" but Intel cards never ever sell anywhere near RRP meaning that when it comes down to it you're much better off not going Intel.
I feel like reviews should all acknowledge this fact by now. "Would be decent value at RRP but not recommended since Intel cards are always %50 over RRP".
Central Computers in the SF Bay Area keeps them at MSRP. They may not be in stock online, but the stores frequently have stock, especially San Mateo.
Not useful to people outside the area, but then Microcenter also sells at MSRP. So there are non-scalping stores out there.
The trick is to jump on the stock when it arrives.
https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?d=b580&N=8000 to see sold by newegg stock.