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SPARKLE Intel Arc B580 GUARDIAN 12GB

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Intel Arc B580 GUARDIAN 12GB

Released February 2025.4Press articlegdm.or.jp/pressrelease/2025/0218/575752Read 15 October 2026The same article calls it the lower model of the B580 TITAN OC, which went on sale in Japan in December 2024. Guru3D's headline on 2025-02-18 says Sparkle releases the card. The spec sheet file is dated 2025-01-16. The B570 GUARDIAN OC had a 2025-01-16 availability date, so January is possible. February is stored. Last checked 15 October 2026.

GPU
Intel Arc B580
VRAM
12GB
Length
242mm
Board power
190W

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At a glance

Ports

  • HDMI 2.1
  • 3 DisplayPort 2.1

All specs

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General

Series
GUARDIAN2Maker product pagesparkle.com.tw/en/B580-GUARDIANRead 15 October 2026Listed under the GUARDIAN series.
Model numbers
SB580G-12G1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026Part Number SB580G-12G.
GTIN / EAN
47113422909241Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026EAN: 4711342290924.
Announced
17 February 20254Press articlegdm.or.jp/pressrelease/2025/0218/575752Read 15 October 2026Japanese article dated 2025-02-17 (feed) and 2025-02-18 (updated): Sparkle announced the SPARKLE Intel Arc B580 GUARDIAN, model SB580G-12G, on 2025-02-17 local time.
Status
Available6Retailer pagestock-checker.com/deals/sparkle-intel-arc-b580-guardian-12gb-gddr6-graphics-card-124041Read 15 October 2026Deal tracker page for the Overclockers UK listing at 269.99 GBP, flagged as possibly expired. The same page lists a current Guardian plus Battlefield 6 bundle deal at 199.99 GBP. Sparkle's product page is live with no end-of-life note. At least one UK retailer marks the card discontinued.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
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Colours
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GPU
Intel Arc B5801Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026Title: SPARKLE Intel Arc B580 GUARDIAN Graphics Card, 12GB GDDR6.2Maker product pagesparkle.com.tw/en/B580-GUARDIANRead 15 October 2026Product page title: SPARKLE Intel Arc B580 GUARDIAN.7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel Arc B580 Graphics.
GPU brand
Intel7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Intel Arc B580 Graphics.
Reference launch price (US)
$2497Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Recommended Customer Price $249.00. Launch date Q4'24.8Reviewclub386.com/intel-arc-b580-limited-edition-reviewRead 15 October 2026Launch price 249 in both GBP and USD.9Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/intel-arc-b580-review-the-new-usd249-gpu-champion-has-arrivedRead 15 October 2026Launch price $249.

GPU

GPU architecture
Xe27Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Microarchitecture Xe2.
GPU die
BMG-G218Reviewclub386.com/intel-arc-b580-limited-edition-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: GPU BMG-G21. Review of Intel's Limited Edition card, chip-level figures.9Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/intel-arc-b580-review-the-new-usd249-gpu-champion-has-arrivedRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Architecture BMG-G21.
Process
TSMC N57Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Lithography Type: TSMC N5.8Reviewclub386.com/intel-arc-b580-limited-edition-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: TSMC N5.
Transistors
19.6billion8Reviewclub386.com/intel-arc-b580-limited-edition-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 19.6 billion.9Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/intel-arc-b580-review-the-new-usd249-gpu-champion-has-arrivedRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 19.6 billion.
Die size
272mm²8Reviewclub386.com/intel-arc-b580-limited-edition-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 272mm2.9Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/intel-arc-b580-review-the-new-usd249-gpu-champion-has-arrivedRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 272 mm2.
Compute units
201Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026Xe-Core: 20.7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Xe-cores 20.
Shader cores
2,5609Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/intel-arc-b580-review-the-new-usd249-gpu-champion-has-arrivedRead 15 October 2026Spec table: GPU Cores (Shaders) 2560. Chip-level figure. Intel publishes no shader count.
Ray tracing cores
201Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026Ray Tracing Units: 20.7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Ray Tracing Units 20.
AI cores
1601Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026Intel XMX Engines: 160.7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026XMX Engines 160.
ROPs
809Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/intel-arc-b580-review-the-new-usd249-gpu-champion-has-arrivedRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Render Output Units 80.
L2 cache
18MB9Reviewtomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/intel-arc-b580-review-the-new-usd249-gpu-champion-has-arrivedRead 15 October 2026Spec table: L2 Cache 18 (MB). The text says L2 grew from 16 MB to 18 MB.10Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/graphics-cards/intel-arc-b580-reviewRead 15 October 2026Text: a total of 18 MB of L2 cache, up from 16 MB in the previous generation.
Infinity Cache (L3)
Not available
FP32 compute (claimed)
Not available
AI performance (claimed)
PrecisionThroughput (TOPS)
INT8233
Source7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026GPU Peak INT8 TOPS 233. Intel does not say whether the figure uses sparsity, so the sparse key is left out.

Clocks

Base clock
Not available
Game clock
2,670MHz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026Graphics Clock: 2670 MHz. This is Intel's name for the typical gaming clock. The sheet states no boost clock for this card.
Boost clock
Not available
Boost clock in OC mode
Not available
Reference boost clock
Not available

Memory

VRAM
12GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026Memory Size: 12GB GDDR6.7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 202612 GB GDDR6.
VRAM type
GDDR61Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026Memory Size: 12GB GDDR6.7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 202612 GB GDDR6.
Memory bus width
192bits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026Graphics Memory Interface: 192-bit.7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Memory interface 192-bit.
Memory speed
19Gbps7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Memory Speed 19 Gbps.
Memory bandwidth
456GB/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026Graphics Memory Bandwidth: 456 GB/s.7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Memory Bandwidth 456 GB/s.

Connectivity

PCIe generation
41Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026PCI Express Configurations: PCI Express 4.0 x8.7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026PCI Express 4.0 x8.
PCIe lanes
81Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026PCI Express Configurations: PCI Express 4.0 x8.7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026PCI Express 4.0 x8.
Display outputs
TypeVersionCount
HDMI2.11
DisplayPort2.13
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026Resolution and refresh: HDMI 2.1 (Max) 7680 x 4320 at 120 Hz, and 3x DisplayPort 2.1 (Max) 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz. The sheet gives no UHBR class. Intel lists DP2.1 up to UHBR13.5 and DP2.1 up to UHBR10 for the chip without a port count, so no link rate is stored.7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Graphics Output: HDMI 2.1, DP2.1 up to UHBR 13.5, DP2.1 up to UHBR 10. The page gives no port count per class and Sparkle states none.
Display outputs in total
4
HDMI ports
1
DisplayPort ports
3
Highest HDMI version
2.1
Highest DisplayPort version
2.1
Fastest DisplayPort link
Not available
Max displays
47Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026# of Displays Supported: 4.
Max output resolution
Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate120 Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026Max Res.: up to 8K at 120 Hz HDR with DSC, which is the HDMI 2.1 figure. DisplayPort is 8K at 60 Hz.7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Max resolution HDMI 7680 x 4320 at 120 Hz, DisplayPort 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz. The HDMI mode is the highest and is stored.
HDCP version
Not available

Video engine

Video encoders
27Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Multi-Format Codec Engines: 2. Each engine encodes and decodes, so the count is stored for encoders and decoders.
Video decoders
27Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Multi-Format Codec Engines: 2.
Hardware video encode
H.264, H.265 (HEVC), AV17Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026H.264 Hardware Encode/Decode: Yes. H.265 (HEVC) Hardware Encode/Decode: Yes. AV1 Encode/Decode: Yes.
Hardware video decode
H.264, H.265 (HEVC), VP9, AV11Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026Key features: AV1 Encode / Decode and VP9 Bitstream & Decoding. H.264 and H.265 come from Intel's page.7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026H.264, H.265 (HEVC) and AV1 hardware decode. VP9 is not on the Intel page and comes from the Sparkle sheet.

Graphics features

DirectX
12 Ultimate1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026Key features: DirectX 12 Ultimate.7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026DirectX 12 Ultimate.
Vulkan
1.31Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026Key features: Vulkan 1.3.7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026Vulkan 1.3.
OpenGL
4.61Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026Key features: OpenGL 4.6.7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026OpenGL up to 4.6.
Upscaling technologies
XeSS 28Reviewclub386.com/intel-arc-b580-limited-edition-reviewRead 15 October 2026Spec table header carries XeSS 2.10Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/graphics-cards/intel-arc-b580-reviewRead 15 October 2026Text: XeSS sees a version two with Battlemage. The upscaler is named XeSS Super Resolution.
Frame generation
XeSS Frame Generation8Reviewclub386.com/intel-arc-b580-limited-edition-reviewRead 15 October 2026Pros: XeSS Frame Generation.10Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/graphics-cards/intel-arc-b580-reviewRead 15 October 2026Text: XeSS Frame Generation (XeSS-FG) is the new interpolation feature.

Power

Board power
190W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026TBP: 190 Watt, the same as Intel's reference figure.4Press articlegdm.or.jp/pressrelease/2025/0218/575752Read 15 October 2026Text: TBP 190 W.5Press articleguru3d.com/story/sparkle-releases-intel-arc-b580-guardianRead 15 October 2026Text: a TBP rating of 190W.
Reference board power
190W7Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/241598/intel-arc-b580-graphics/specifications.htmlRead 15 October 2026TBP 190 W.
PSU wattage (card maker)
600W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026Requirements: 600W or greater PSU with 1x 8-pin PCIe power connector.
Power connector
1 x 8-pin PCIe1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026Requirements: 1x 8-pin PCIe power connector.4Press articlegdm.or.jp/pressrelease/2025/0218/575752Read 15 October 2026Text: auxiliary power connector 8-pin x1.

Cooling

Cooler type
Open air1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026Title: TORN Cooling 2.0, Axial Fan. The two fans blow onto the heatsink.
Fans
21Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026Text: TORN 2.0 Cooling with double customized AXL fans.2Maker product pagesparkle.com.tw/en/B580-GUARDIANRead 15 October 2026Features: TORN Cooling 2.0, dual-fan, 2.2-slot, metal backplate.
Radiator size
Not available
Fan stop at low load
Yes3Press releasesparkle.com.tw/en/media-center/view/6472C58dF9AeRead 15 October 2026Sparkle's TORN Cooling 2.0 section of the 2024-12-03 post says fan-stop mode activates when the GPU is under a light workload or in a low-temperature environment. It describes the cooler used on the GUARDIAN and TITAN cards, and the B580 GUARDIAN page names TORN Cooling 2.0. No temperature threshold is stated. The post covers the B580 TITAN OC and B570 GUARDIAN OC and does not name the B580 GUARDIAN.
Dual BIOS
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Length
242mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dimension: 242 x 105 x 44mm. Sparkle writes no axis names. Length is the longest side and thickness the shortest. Whether the bracket is included is not stated.4Press articlegdm.or.jp/pressrelease/2025/0218/575752Read 15 October 2026Text: length 242 mm, width 105 mm, thickness 44 mm, 2.2 slots.5Press articleguru3d.com/story/sparkle-releases-intel-arc-b580-guardianRead 15 October 2026Text: 242mm long, 105mm wide and 44mm thick, about 2.2 slots.
Height
105mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026Second value of 242 x 105 x 44mm.
Thickness
44mm1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026Third value of 242 x 105 x 44mm.4Press articlegdm.or.jp/pressrelease/2025/0218/575752Read 15 October 2026Text: thickness 44 mm.5Press articleguru3d.com/story/sparkle-releases-intel-arc-b580-guardianRead 15 October 2026Text: 44mm thick.
Slot width
2.2slots1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026Width: 2.2-Slot.2Maker product pagesparkle.com.tw/en/B580-GUARDIANRead 15 October 2026Features: dual-fan, 2.2-slot.4Press articlegdm.or.jp/pressrelease/2025/0218/575752Read 15 October 2026Text: 2.2 slots.5Press articleguru3d.com/story/sparkle-releases-intel-arc-b580-guardianRead 15 October 2026Text: approximately 2.2 slots.
Low profile
Not available
NVIDIA SFF-Ready
Not available
Weight
796g(1.8 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026Weight: 796 g. The sheet names no scope. GDM and Guru3D copy the figure, and Guru3D calls it the card's weight.4Press articlegdm.or.jp/pressrelease/2025/0218/575752Read 15 October 2026Text: weight 796 g.5Press articleguru3d.com/story/sparkle-releases-intel-arc-b580-guardianRead 15 October 2026Text: the card weighs 796 grams.
Package weight
Not available

Lighting and software

RGB lighting
No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)sparkle.com.tw/files/20250116160154380.pdfRead 15 October 2026Lighting: Blue Breathing Light. A single blue colour with a breathing effect, so no selectable colours. Stored as false, as for the Sparkle TITAN OC. The sheet names no lighting software.
Lighting sync
Not available
Software
Not available

Measured performance

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GPU clock while gaming (measured)
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3DMark Time Spy graphics
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3DMark Steel Nomad
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3DMark Port Royal
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3DMark Speed Way
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Game frame rates
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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per load
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Fan noise while gaming
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GPU temperature while gaming
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Hot spot temperature while gaming
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Memory temperature while gaming
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Measured power

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Card power at idle (measured)
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GPU power while gaming (measured)
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In the box

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In the box
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Power adapter cable included
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Support bracket included
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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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