GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is dramatically faster than the Arc A580, leading by roughly 50% in our performance index. The Arc A580, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $212 EUR cheaper.

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INTEL
Arc A580
Price
€225
Performance
16%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+153% XMX Engines (384 vs 152)
+20% Boost Clock (2,000 MHz vs 1,665 MHz)
+14% Bandwidth (512 GB/s vs 448 GB/s)
Price
€437
Performance
24%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+58% CUDA Cores (4,864 vs 3,072)
+58% RT Cores (38 vs 24)

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Arc A580: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Ti vs Arc A580

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is dramatically faster, around 50% ahead of the Arc A580. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Arc A580 starts at $225 EUR against $437 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Despite being slower, the Arc A580 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~30% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully.

Power & Efficiency

The Arc A580 pulls less power (175W vs 200W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3060 Ti draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

Generation & Longevity

The Arc A580 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti (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 Ti 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 Ti?

Choose the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Arc A580 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than the Arc A580?

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 50% ahead. The Arc A580 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A580 or the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti worth the extra $212 EUR over the Arc A580?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Arc A580 comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
ArchitectureAlchemistAmpere
Process NodeTSMC N6Samsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)3,0724,864
Ray Tracing Cores2438
Tensor / AI Cores384152

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Base Clock1,700 MHz1,410 MHz
Boost Clock2,000 MHz1,665 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed16 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth512 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP175 W200 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin1x 12-pin
ReleasedOct 2023Dec 2020