GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for Arc A580 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 4070 is dramatically faster than the Arc A580, leading by roughly 131% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 4070 vs Arc A580: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 vs Arc A580
The GeForce RTX 4070 is dramatically faster, around 131% ahead of the Arc A580. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the Arc A580 is better matched to 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The Arc A580 pulls less power (175W vs 200W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 4070 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 4070 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Arc A580's 8GB can fall short.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A580 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 4070 offers NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: Arc A580 or GeForce RTX 4070?
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster card by about 131%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4070 better than the Arc A580?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A580 or the GeForce RTX 4070?
Does the GeForce RTX 4070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 5,888✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 46✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 184 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,700 MHz | 1,920 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,000 MHz | 2,475 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 21 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s✓ | 504 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W✓ | 200 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Apr 2023 |
Related Reading
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070: The 1440p Legend in the Current Market
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