Intel Arc B580 Review: Why Linux Gaming Isn’t There Yet

Can the Intel Arc B580 GPU handle Linux gaming, or does it fall flat? In this in-depth review, we test the B580 on an Arch Linux-based gaming PC and compare its performance to Windows 11. From Baldur’s Gate 3 to Cyberpunk 2077, we explore how Intel’s Battlemage fares with Mesa drivers, Vulkan, and Proton. Whether you're considering the B580 for Linux or curious about its price-to-performance ratio at 1440p, this video has all the benchmarks, troubleshooting, and honest insights you need. Is this the best budget GPU for Windows and Linux gamers? Watch now to find out! Products Highlighted (Affiliate Links) Intel Arc B580 - https://amzn.to/4gKsyYZ Intel I7-12700K - https://amzn.to/4fuKohU or Intel I7-12700KF - https://amzn.to/3P4OzGm Asrock B760M Pro RS - https://amzn.to/4iLzPtw Corsair Vengeance DDR5-6000 - https://amzn.to/4eQXhmQ or TEAMGROUP T-Force DDR5-7200 - https://amzn.to/4071VrZ Crucial P3 Plus 2TB - https://amzn.to/3YWQNxu ASUS Prime 750W Gold - https://amzn.to/3DsDyvY MONTECH HyperFlow ARGB 240 - https://amzn.to/4gKNyz1 Timecodes: 00:00 - Intro / Agenda 01:14 - PC Component Overview 06:31 - Build Notes 08:08 - Linux Install 11:14 - Performance Problems 13:20 - I Tried ALL the Things! 15:45 - The Benchmarks 17:17 - Conclusions Find me on Social Media Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elevatedsystems X: https://x.com/elevatedsystem1 My Studio Equipment (Paid Links) Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 6K Pro - https://amzn.to/3tA6ScP Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 - https://amzn.to/2VjqKSR Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ300 - https://amzn.to/2WJnxw6 Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 Art DC HSM Lens - https://amzn.to/3quDgM0 Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens -https://amzn.to/3uv13Of Panasonic LUMIX G Lens, 25mm, F1.7 - https://amzn.to/3A9f9Vi Magnus REX VT-5000 2-Stage Tripod - https://amzn.to/3GxsGJH Neewer 72.4-Inch Camera Tripod - https://amzn.to/3fsRuqU SMALLRIG Parabolic Softbox - https://amzn.to/3Hyvbxt SmallRig RC 120D COB Light - https://amzn.to/3S9Grp4 Kshioe Softbox Lighting Kit - https://amzn.to/3A5vZEq Neewer Camera Slider Motorized - https://amzn.to/3ltX54e Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Mic - https://amzn.to/3fziRPv SAMSON Q2U Dynamic Microphone - https://amzn.to/3ikExBe Sennheiser XS Wireless Lavalier System - https://amzn.to/3ilSIpA PreSonus Eris E3.5 Studio Monitor - https://amzn.to/3CcVx4d Behringer U-Phoria UM2 USB DAC - https://amzn.to/3ZmyOOO Gator Frameworks Deluxe Boom Stand - https://amzn.to/3fs7Os3 Glide Gear TMP100 Teleprompter - https://amzn.to/3CdgIDy GLEAM Microphone Stand - https://amzn.to/3A4dth5 Davinci Resolve 17 & Speed Editor - https://amzn.to/3fsECRG AVerMedia Live Gamer ULTRA - https://amzn.to/3CCH5nV Apple 2022 Mac Studio - https://amzn.to/3GXW6mS LG 40WP95C-W 40” 5K2K Display - https://amzn.to/3ZtiiN6 INNOCN 15.6" OLED Portable Monitor. - https://amzn.to/3jEOqgu BenQ ScreenBar Halo - https://amzn.to/3XpUZ52 Audio file(s) provided by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com