GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The Arc A580 is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, leading by roughly 33% 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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INTEL
Arc A580
Price
$250 CAD
Benchmark %
16%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+100% Bandwidth (512 GB/s vs 256.3 GB/s)
+26% Shading Units (3,072 vs 2,432)
+19% Boost Clock (2,000 MHz vs 1,683 MHz)
Price
$270 CAD
Benchmark %
12%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

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Arc A580 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Arc A580 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

The Arc A580 is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Arc A580 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Arc A580 starts at $250 CAD against $270 CAD for the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Arc A580 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 44%. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is trading below its $449 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.

Generation & Longevity

The Arc A580 is roughly 6 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (Alchemist vs Pascal), 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 1070 Ti 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 GTX 1070 Ti?

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 GeForce GTX 1070 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Arc A580 better than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

The Arc A580 is significantly faster, roughly 33% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A580 or the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti worth the extra $20 CAD over the Arc A580?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Arc A580 comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationArc A580GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
ArchitectureAlchemistPascal
Process NodeTSMC N6TSMC 16nm
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)3,0722,432
Ray Tracing Cores24
Tensor / AI Cores384

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A580GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Base Clock1,700 MHz1,607 MHz
Boost Clock2,000 MHz1,683 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A580GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed16 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth512 GB/s256.3 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A580GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP175 W180 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2023Nov 2017