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Only verified data for Arc A580 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the Arc A580 comes out marginally faster — about 7% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop is the cheaper option by $186 EUR.
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Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop
The Arc A580 is marginally faster, around 7% ahead of the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop currently lists from $73 EUR, $186 EUR less than the Arc A580 at $259 EUR. The Arc A580 still sits about $80 EUR above its $179 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 115W against 175W, the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Generation & Longevity
The Arc A580 is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop (Alchemist vs Turing), 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 2070 Laptop 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 2070 Laptop?
The Arc A580 is the faster card. 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 A580 better than the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A580 or the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop?
Is the Arc A580 worth the extra $186 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 3,072✓ | 2,304 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 36✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 288 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,700 MHz✓ | 1,215 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,000 MHz✓ | 1,440 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps✓ | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Jan 2019 |
