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On raw speed the Arc A580 comes out dramatically faster — about 45% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. But the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the better value, undercutting it by $17,249 INR for the performance you get.
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Arc A580 vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Arc A580 vs GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
The Arc A580 is dramatically faster, around 45% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Arc A580 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER currently lists from $21,404 INR, $17,249 INR less than the Arc A580 at $38,653 INR. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER offers the better performance-per-dollar (~24% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER still sits about $21,175 INR above its $229 INR MSRP. The Arc A580 still sits about $38,474 INR above its $179 INR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER is the gentler choice at 125W versus 175W. The Arc A580 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 175W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Alchemist architecture on a TSMC N6 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The Arc A580 carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Generation & Longevity
The Arc A580 is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER (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 GTX 1660 SUPER 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 GTX 1660 SUPER?
Choose the Arc A580 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Arc A580 better than the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A580 or the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?
Is the Arc A580 worth the extra $17,249 INR over the GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER?
Does the Arc A580 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 3,072✓ | 1,408 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,700 MHz✓ | 1,530 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,000 MHz✓ | 1,785 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps✓ | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s✓ | 336 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W | 125 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Oct 2019 |
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