GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4060 and Arc A580 trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other. But the Arc A580 is the better value, undercutting it by $338 for the performance you get.

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Price
$640
Perf Index
22%
Value Score
0.034
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP115W
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Arc A580
Price
$302
Perf Index
22%
Value Score
0.073
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP175W

GeForce RTX 4060 vs Arc A580: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 vs Arc A580

The GeForce RTX 4060 and Arc A580 post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1080p gaming.

Price & Value

The Arc A580 currently lists from $302, $338 less than the GeForce RTX 4060 at $640. 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 4060 still sits about $341 above its $299 MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 115W against 175W, the GeForce RTX 4060 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 or Arc A580?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4060 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 near-identical performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4060 better than the Arc A580?

They're very close on raw performance. The Arc A580 edges ahead on value, so price and availability should decide it.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 worth the extra $338 over the Arc A580?

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