GPU Comparison
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On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4080 comes out dramatically faster — about 244% ahead of the Arc A580.
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GeForce RTX 4080 vs Arc A580: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 vs Arc A580
The GeForce RTX 4080 is dramatically faster, around 244% ahead of the Arc A580. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Arc A580 is better matched to 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Arc A580 is the gentler choice at 175W versus 320W. The GeForce RTX 4080 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 320W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 4080 carries 16GB versus 8GB on the Arc A580. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A580 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 4080 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 4080?
The GeForce RTX 4080 is the faster card by about 244%. 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
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Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A580 or the GeForce RTX 4080?
Does the GeForce RTX 4080 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 9,728✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 76✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 304 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,700 MHz | 2,205 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,000 MHz | 2,505 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 22.4 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 716.8 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W✓ | 320 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Sep 2022 |
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