GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The Arc A580 is dramatically faster than the Arc A310, leading by roughly 340% 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 340% 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.
Price & Value
Right now the Arc A310 starts at $196 against $302 for the Arc A580. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Arc A580 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 185%. The Arc A580 still sits about $123 above its $179 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.
Which should you buy: Arc A580 or Arc A310?
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.