GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is marginally faster than the Arc B580, leading by roughly 4% in our performance index. The Arc B580, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $519 cheaper.

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INTEL
Arc B580
Price
$400
Perf Index
24%
Value Score
0.060
VRAM12GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP190W
Price
$919
Perf Index
25%
Value Score
0.027
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP250W

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs Arc B580: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER vs Arc B580

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is marginally faster, around 4% ahead of the Arc B580. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Arc B580 starts at $400 against $919 for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Despite being slower, the Arc B580 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~121% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Arc B580 still sits about $152 above its $248 MSRP. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER still sits about $220 above its $699 MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Arc B580 draws just 190W versus 250W for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 12GB against 8GB, the Arc B580 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's 8GB can fall short.

Generation & Longevity

The Arc B580 is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Arc B580 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER offers NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: Arc B580 or GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

Choose the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Arc B580 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER better than the Arc B580?

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is marginally faster, roughly 4% ahead. The Arc B580 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc B580 or the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER?

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 2080 SUPER worth the extra $519 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.