# Intel Arc B580 for local AI

URL: https://insidethemachine.ai/machines/intel-arc-b580
Type: Intel graphics card. Chip: Battlemage BMG-G21. Memory: vram, options 12 GB. Bandwidth: 456 GB/s (Same die/bus as Arc Pro B60 (192-bit, 456 GB/s per VRAMGlass B60 page); B580-specific bandwidth not fetched separately.). Spec source: https://vramglass.com/gpu/arc-pro-b60 (2026-10-15).
Price: from about $320 (2026-10-15, approximate). Status: current.

## Which models fit

| memory GB | usable GB | models that fit | best 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 11 | 36 | K2 Horizon 7B (8.6 GB), Qwen3.5 9B (9.6 GB), Qwen3.5 4B (5.8 GB) |

## Published speeds

None found yet.

## Questions

**What is the best local LLM for the Intel Arc B580?**
With 12 GB, K2 Horizon 7B (needs 8.6 GB, AA 20.6). 36 of 124 models fit.

**How much does the Intel Arc B580 cost?**
From about $320 (as of 2026-10-15). 2026 prices are inflated by the memory-chip shortage; check before buying.