GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 5070 is the clear winner, offering 30.9% better value than Arc A580.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5070 comes out dramatically faster — about 188% ahead of the Arc A580. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 5070 vs Arc A580: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 5070 vs Arc A580
The GeForce RTX 5070 is dramatically faster, around 188% ahead of the Arc A580. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5070 is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Arc A580 is better matched to 1080p.
Price & Value
The Arc A580 currently lists from $2,139 BRL, $2,560 BRL less than the GeForce RTX 5070 at $4,699 BRL. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 31%. The Arc A580 still sits about $1,960 BRL above its $179 BRL MSRP. The GeForce RTX 5070 still sits about $4,150 BRL above its $549 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Arc A580 is the gentler choice at 175W versus 250W. The GeForce RTX 5070 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 250W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 5070 carries 12GB versus 8GB on the Arc A580. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 5070 is roughly 2 years newer than the Arc A580 (Blackwell vs Alchemist), 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 5070 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 5070?
The GeForce RTX 5070 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 A580 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 5070 better than the Arc A580?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A580 or the GeForce RTX 5070?
Is the GeForce RTX 5070 worth the extra $2,560 BRL over the Arc A580?
Does the GeForce RTX 5070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Blackwell |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 6,144✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 48✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 192 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,700 MHz | 2,160 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,000 MHz | 2,512 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 28 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 672 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Mar 2025 |
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