Intel's Arc graphics cards debut in Steam hardware survey with new Battlemage B580 model

Intel's Arc graphics cards have appeared in the Steam hardware survey for the first time, showing a market share of 0.19%. This is a slight improvement over AMD's Radeon RX 7700 XT and close to the 7900 XT. The newly announced Arc B580 card is priced at $250 and features 12 GB of memory. It aims to provide better performance for budget gamers, particularly in 1440p gaming. Intel's ray tracing capabilities have reportedly improved with this second-generation GPU. The B580 could be a strong contender in the market, but its success will depend on driver performance and user experience.