GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Arc B580 is dramatically faster than the Radeon RX 5700, leading by roughly 41% in our performance index.

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Perf Index
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Value Score
VRAM8GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP180W
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Arc B580
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$400
Perf Index
24%
Value Score
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VRAM12GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP190W

Arc B580 vs Radeon RX 5700: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Arc B580 vs Radeon RX 5700

The Arc B580 is dramatically faster, around 41% ahead of the Radeon RX 5700. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

The Radeon RX 5700 pulls less power (180W vs 190W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster Arc B580 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 Arc B580 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Radeon RX 5700's 8GB can fall short.

Generation & Longevity

The Arc B580 is roughly 5 years newer than the Radeon RX 5700, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Radeon RX 5700 brings AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value, 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: Radeon RX 5700 or Arc B580?

the Arc B580 is the faster card by about 41%. 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 Arc B580 better than the Radeon RX 5700?

The Arc B580 is dramatically faster, roughly 41% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 5700 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.

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.