Intel Arc B580 supports DisplayPort 2.1

The Intel Arc B580 graphics card, representing the company's next generation of graphics solutions, has raised many questions among users due to its unique port configuration. According to the information provided, the graphics adapter is equipped with three DisplayPort ports, but the specification indicates that only one of them corresponds to the version DisplayPort 2.1, while the other two are DisplayPort 2.0Additionally, the video card has one HDMI 2.1 port for connecting to modern displays.

This configuration has become a topic of discussion, as images of the card show that one of the DisplayPort ports is separately labeled, confirming that only one port supports the advanced features. DisplayPort 2.1, such as higher bandwidth and improved support for 8K displays with 120Hz refresh rates.

Built on the Battlemage architecture with 580 Xe20 cores, the Arc B2 offers competitive gaming and eSports performance. The card also supports advanced technologies, including AV1 hardware acceleration and XeSS2 support with frame generation. However, the difference in DisplayPort specifications may affect the choice of users who expect to connect multiple monitors with high resolutions.

The Intel Arc B580 is aimed at the mainstream market with a price tag of $249, making it a competitor to cards like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. However, port specifications and their impact on performance will be an important aspect that users should consider when making their choice.