GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4060 comes out significantly faster — about 25% ahead of the Arc A580. But the Arc A580 is the better value, undercutting it by $283 EUR for the performance you get.

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INTEL
Arc A580
Price
€225
Performance
16%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+300% XMX Engines (384 vs 96)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
+88% Bandwidth (512 GB/s vs 272 GB/s)
Price
€508
Performance
20%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+23% Boost Clock (2,460 MHz vs 2,000 MHz)

GeForce RTX 4060 vs Arc A580: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 vs Arc A580

The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly faster, around 25% ahead of the Arc A580. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Price & Value

The Arc A580 currently lists from $225 EUR, $283 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4060 at $508 EUR. Despite being slower, the Arc A580 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~81% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4060 still sits about $209 EUR above its $299 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 115W against 175W, the GeForce RTX 4060 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A580 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 better than the Arc A580?

The GeForce RTX 4060 is significantly faster, roughly 25% 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 4060?

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 4060 worth the extra $283 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 4060
ArchitectureAlchemistAda Lovelace
Process NodeTSMC N6TSMC N4
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)3,0723,072
Ray Tracing Cores2424
Tensor / AI Cores38496

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 4060
Base Clock1,700 MHz1,830 MHz
Boost Clock2,000 MHz2,460 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit128-bit
Memory Speed16 Gbps17 Gbps
Bandwidth512 GB/s272 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 4060
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP175 W115 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2023Jun 2023