GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is dramatically faster than the Arc A580, leading by roughly 100% in our performance index. The Arc A580, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,433 cheaper.

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VS
Price
$1735
Perf Index
44%
Value Score
0.025
VRAM12GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP220W
INTEL
Arc A580
Price
$302
Perf Index
22%
Value Score
0.073
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP175W

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs Arc A580: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER vs Arc A580

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 100% ahead of the Arc A580. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Arc A580 is better matched to 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Arc A580 starts at $302 against $1,735 for the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. Despite being slower, the Arc A580 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~187% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Arc A580 still sits about $123 above its $179 MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER still sits about $1,136 above its $599 MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Arc A580 pulls less power (175W vs 220W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Arc A580's 8GB can fall short.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 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 4070 SUPER or Arc A580?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 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 4070 SUPER better than the Arc A580?

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is dramatically faster, roughly 100% 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 4070 SUPER or the Arc A580?

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 12GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER worth the extra $1,433 over the Arc A580?

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

Does the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.