GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is noticeably faster than the Arc A580, leading by roughly 9% in our performance index. The Arc A580, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $398 cheaper.

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Price
$700
Perf Index
24%
Value Score
0.034
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP200W
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Arc A580
Price
$302
Perf Index
22%
Value Score
0.073
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP175W

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Arc A580: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Arc A580

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is noticeably faster, around 9% ahead of the Arc A580. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Arc A580 starts at $302 against $700 for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Despite being slower, the Arc A580 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~112% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Arc A580 still sits about $123 above its $179 MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti still sits about $301 above its $399 MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Arc A580 draws just 175W versus 200W for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

Generation & Longevity

The Arc A580 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Arc A580 offers Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or Arc A580?

Choose the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Arc A580 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than the Arc A580?

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is noticeably faster, roughly 9% ahead. The Arc A580 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti or the Arc A580?

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 RTX 3060 Ti worth the extra $398 over the Arc A580?

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