GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Arc A580 is the clear winner, offering 190.6% better value than Arc A310.
The Arc A580 is dramatically faster than the Arc A310, leading by roughly 300% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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Arc A580 vs Arc A310: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Arc A580 vs Arc A310
The Arc A580 is dramatically faster, around 300% ahead of the Arc A310. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Arc A580 is comfortable at 1080p, while the Arc A310 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The Arc A580 packs 3,072 shading units versus 768 on the Arc A310. The Arc A580 also has more RT cores (24 vs 6) and more AI cores (384 vs 96), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.
Price & Value
Right now the Arc A310 starts at $1,554 BRL against $2,139 BRL for the Arc A580. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Arc A580 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 191%. The Arc A310 still sits about $1,424 BRL above its $130 BRL MSRP. The Arc A580 still sits about $1,960 BRL above its $179 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The Arc A310 draws just 30W versus 175W for the Arc A580, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 4GB, the Arc A580 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Arc A310's 4GB can fall short. The Arc A580's memory is also faster — 512 GB/s versus 124 GB/s (256-bit vs 64-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: Arc A310 or Arc A580?
The Arc A580 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Arc A310 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Arc A580 better than the Arc A310?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A310 or the Arc A580?
Is the Arc A580 worth the extra $585 BRL over the Arc A310?
Does the Arc A580 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which is better for ray tracing, the Arc A580 or the Arc A310?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A310 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Alchemist |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | TSMC N6 |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / Shading Units) | 768 | 3,072✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 6 | 24✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 96 | 384✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A310 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,000 MHz✓ | 1,700 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,000 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A310 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 64-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps | 16 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 124 GB/s | 512 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A310 | Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 30 W✓ | 175 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2022 | Oct 2023 |
