GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 comes out significantly faster — about 27% ahead of the Arc A580.
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs Arc A580: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs Arc A580
The GeForce RTX 3070 is significantly faster, around 27% ahead of the Arc A580. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the Arc A580 is better matched to 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Arc A580 is the gentler choice at 175W versus 220W. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 220W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
Generation & Longevity
The Arc A580 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070 (Alchemist vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070 or Arc A580?
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the faster card by about 27%. 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.