GPU Comparison
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On raw speed the Arc A580 comes out dramatically faster — about 60% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
The Arc A580 is dramatically faster, around 60% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Arc A580 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB currently lists from $37,172 JPY, $206 JPY less than the Arc A580 at $37,378 JPY. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Arc A580 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 59%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still sits about $37,003 JPY above its $169 JPY MSRP. The Arc A580 still sits about $37,199 JPY above its $179 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the gentler choice at 130W 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 RTX 3050 6GB. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A580 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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 3050 6GB?
The Arc A580 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Arc A580 better than the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A580 or the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Is the Arc A580 worth the extra $206 JPY over the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Does the Arc A580 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 3,072✓ | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24✓ | 20 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,700 MHz✓ | 1,552 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,000 MHz✓ | 1,777 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps✓ | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s✓ | 224 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 175 W | 130 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Jan 2022 |
