Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Neither the Arc A580 nor the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB pulls ahead in performance; treat them as equals on speed. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $11,279 INR cheaper.
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Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
The Arc A580 and GeForce RTX 3060 8GB post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to 1080p gaming.
Price & Value
On price, expect to pay $24,960 INR for the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB versus $36,239 INR for the Arc A580. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB offers the better performance-per-dollar (~45% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB still sits about $24,631 INR above its $329 INR MSRP. The Arc A580 still sits about $36,060 INR above its $179 INR MSRP.
Generation & Longevity
The Arc A580 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB (Alchemist vs Ampere), 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 3060 8GB 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 3060 8GB?
Choose the Arc A580 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB stretches your money further for near-identical performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Arc A580 better than the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A580 or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Is the Arc A580 worth the extra $11,279 INR over the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Which should you buy: Arc A580 or GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 3,584✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 28✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 112 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,700 MHz✓ | 1,320 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,000 MHz✓ | 1,777 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps✓ | 15 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s✓ | 240 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W | 170 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Feb 2021 |
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