GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for Arc A580 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER comes out significantly faster — about 31% ahead of the Arc A580.
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GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs Arc A580: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs Arc A580
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is significantly faster, around 31% ahead of the Arc A580. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
At 175W against 250W, the Arc A580 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Alchemist architecture on a TSMC N6 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The Arc A580 is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER (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 RTX 2080 SUPER 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 2080 SUPER?
The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the faster card by about 31%. 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 2080 SUPER better than the Arc A580?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A580 or the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 3,072 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 48✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384 | 384 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,700 MHz✓ | 1,650 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,000 MHz✓ | 1,815 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps✓ | 15.5 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s✓ | 496.1 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin, 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Jul 2019 |
