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Only verified data for Arc A580 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The Arc A580 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop, leading by roughly 45% in our performance index.
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Arc A580 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Arc A580 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop
The Arc A580 is dramatically faster, around 45% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Arc A580 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop draws just 80W 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 6GB, the Arc A580 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop's 6GB can fall short.
Generation & Longevity
The Arc A580 is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop (Alchemist vs Turing), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A580 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop 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. The Arc A580 also has dedicated ray-tracing hardware that the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop lacks — a real gap if you play ray-traced titles.
Which should you buy: Arc A580 or GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop?
The Arc A580 is the faster card by about 45%. 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 Arc A580 better than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A580 or the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop?
Does the Arc A580 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Can the Arc A580 or GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 3,072✓ | 1,536 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24✓ | 0 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 0 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,700 MHz✓ | 1,455 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,000 MHz✓ | 1,590 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps✓ | 12 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s✓ | 288 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W | 80 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Apr 2019 |
