GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 7700 XT is dramatically faster than the Arc A580, leading by roughly 59% in our performance index.

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Price
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Perf Index
35%
Value Score
VRAM12GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP245W
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Arc A580
Price
$302
Perf Index
22%
Value Score
0.073
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP175W

Radeon RX 7700 XT vs Arc A580: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 7700 XT vs Arc A580

The Radeon RX 7700 XT is dramatically faster, around 59% ahead of the Arc A580. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 7700 XT is comfortable at 1440p, while the Arc A580 is better matched to 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

The Arc A580 pulls less power (175W vs 245W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster Radeon RX 7700 XT 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 Radeon RX 7700 XT 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 Radeon RX 7700 XT brings AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value, 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: Radeon RX 7700 XT or Arc A580?

the Radeon RX 7700 XT is the faster card by about 59%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 7700 XT better than the Arc A580?

The Radeon RX 7700 XT is dramatically faster, roughly 59% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 7700 XT or the Arc A580?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the Radeon RX 7700 XT 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.