GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5070 comes out dramatically faster — about 188% ahead of the Arc A580. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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VS
Price
€221
Performance
16%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+100% XMX Engines (384 vs 192)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5070
Price
€590
Performance
46%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+100% CUDA Cores (6,144 vs 3,072)
+100% RT Cores (48 vs 24)
+31% Bandwidth (672 GB/s vs 512 GB/s)

GeForce RTX 5070 vs Arc A580: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 5070 vs Arc A580

The GeForce RTX 5070 is dramatically faster, around 188% ahead of the Arc A580. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5070 is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Arc A580 is better matched to 1080p.

Price & Value

The Arc A580 currently lists from $221 EUR, $369 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 5070 at $590 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 8%.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Arc A580 is the gentler choice at 175W versus 250W. The GeForce RTX 5070 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 250W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 5070 carries 12GB versus 8GB on the Arc A580. 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 GeForce RTX 5070 is roughly 2 years newer than the Arc A580 (Blackwell vs Alchemist), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A580 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 5070 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 A580 or GeForce RTX 5070?

The GeForce RTX 5070 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Arc A580 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 5070 better than the Arc A580?

The GeForce RTX 5070 is dramatically faster, roughly 188% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A580 or the GeForce RTX 5070?

The GeForce RTX 5070 is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 12GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 5070 worth the extra $369 EUR over the Arc A580?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 5070 delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the GeForce RTX 5070 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 5070
ArchitectureAlchemistBlackwell
Process NodeTSMC N6TSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)3,0726,144
Ray Tracing Cores2448
Tensor / AI Cores384192

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 5070
Base Clock1,700 MHz2,160 MHz
Boost Clock2,000 MHz2,512 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 5070
VRAM Capacity8 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR7
Memory Bus256-bit192-bit
Memory Speed16 Gbps28 Gbps
Bandwidth512 GB/s672 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 5070
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP175 W250 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedOct 2023Mar 2025