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Intel Arc B580
Battlemage architecture. 12GB at $250 — the budget compute card. IPEX-LLM and Vulkan are usable paths for AI.
Released 2024·~$269 street
Overview
Battlemage architecture. 12GB at $250 — the budget compute card. IPEX-LLM and Vulkan are usable paths for AI.
Where to buy
Geo-routed to your region. Approx. $269.
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Specs
| VRAM | 12 GB |
| Power draw | 190 W |
| Released | 2024 |
| MSRP | $249 |
| Backends | Vulkan |
Models that fit
Open-weight models small enough to run on Intel Arc B580 with usable context.
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Frequently asked
What models can Intel Arc B580 run?
With 12GB VRAM, the Intel Arc B580 runs models up to 14B in 4-bit, or 7B at higher quantizations. See the model list below for tested combinations.
Does Intel Arc B580 support CUDA?
Intel Arc B580 does not support CUDA. Use Vulkan-compatible tools (llama.cpp Vulkan backend) or check vendor-specific runtimes.
How much does Intel Arc B580 cost?
Current street price for Intel Arc B580 is around $269 (MSRP $249). Prices vary by region and supply.
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