GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for Arc B580 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 50% ahead of the Arc B580. The Arc B580 is the cheaper option by $2,469 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop vs Arc B580: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop vs Arc B580
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the Arc B580. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the Arc B580 is better matched to 1080p.
Price & Value
The Arc B580 currently lists from $344 EUR, $2,469 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop at $2,813 EUR. The Arc B580 still sits about $96 EUR above its $248 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 150W against 190W, the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Arc B580 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 4080 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 B580 or GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is the faster card by about 50%. 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 GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop better than the Arc B580?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc B580 or the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop worth the extra $2,469 EUR over the Arc B580?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Battlemage | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC N5 | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 2,560 | 7,424✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 58✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 160 | 232✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,670 MHz✓ | 1,350 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,850 MHz✓ | 2,280 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 19 Gbps✓ | 18 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 456 GB/s✓ | 432 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 190 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Dec 2024 | Feb 2023 |
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