GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Arc B580 comes out significantly faster — about 33% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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Price
$490
Perf Index
18%
Value Score
0.037
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP175W
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Arc B580
Price
$400
Perf Index
24%
Value Score
0.060
VRAM12GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP190W

Arc B580 vs GeForce RTX 2070: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Arc B580 vs GeForce RTX 2070

The Arc B580 is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Price & Value

The Arc B580 currently lists from $400, $90 less than the GeForce RTX 2070 at $490. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Arc B580 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 63%. The Arc B580 still sits about $152 above its $248 MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the GeForce RTX 2070 is the gentler choice at 175W versus 190W. The Arc B580 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 190W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The Arc B580 carries 12GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 2070. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Generation & Longevity

The Arc B580 is roughly 6 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2070, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 2070 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Arc B580 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 2070 or Arc B580?

the Arc B580 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 RTX 2070 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Arc B580 better than the GeForce RTX 2070?

The Arc B580 is significantly faster, roughly 33% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 2070 or the Arc B580?

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 2070 worth the extra $90 over the Arc B580?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Arc B580 comes out ahead.

Does the Arc B580 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.