Arc A580 vs GeForce GTX 1080
On raw speed the Arc A580 comes out significantly faster — about 23% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
Market Value Leader
Arc A580 is the clear winner, offering 309.5% better value than GeForce GTX 1080.
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Arc A580 vs GeForce GTX 1080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Arc A580 vs GeForce GTX 1080
The Arc A580 is significantly faster, around 23% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Arc A580 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1080 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The Arc A580 currently lists from $243 EUR, $566 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 1080 at $810 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Arc A580 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 309%. The GeForce GTX 1080 still sits about $211 EUR above its $599 EUR MSRP.
Generation & Longevity
The Arc A580 is roughly 7 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 (Alchemist vs Pascal), 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 1080 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 1080?
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 GTX 1080 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Pascal |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 3,072✓ | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,700 MHz✓ | 1,607 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,000 MHz✓ | 1,733 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps✓ | 10 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s✓ | 320 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W✓ | 180 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2023 | May 2016 |
