GPU Comparison
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On raw speed the Arc A580 comes out dramatically faster — about 45% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. 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 8GB: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
The Arc A580 is dramatically faster, around 45% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Arc A580 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The Arc A580 currently lists from $37,378 JPY, $8,576 JPY less than the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB at $45,954 JPY. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Arc A580 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 79%. The Arc A580 still sits about $37,199 JPY above its $179 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB still sits about $45,705 JPY above its $249 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB 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.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A580 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 3050 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 3050 8GB?
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 8GB if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,700 MHz✓ | 1,552 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,000 MHz✓ | 1,777 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 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 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
