GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is dramatically faster than the Arc A580, leading by roughly 63% in our performance index. The Arc A580, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $845 EUR cheaper.

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INTEL
Arc A580
Price
€225
Performance
16%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+182% XMX Engines (384 vs 136)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
+78% Bandwidth (512 GB/s vs 288 GB/s)
Price
€1,070
Performance
26%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+42% CUDA Cores (4,352 vs 3,072)
+42% RT Cores (34 vs 24)
+27% Boost Clock (2,535 MHz vs 2,000 MHz)

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB vs Arc A580: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB vs Arc A580

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is dramatically faster, around 63% ahead of the Arc A580. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is comfortable at 1440p, while the Arc A580 is better matched to 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Arc A580 starts at $225 EUR against $1,070 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. Despite being slower, the Arc A580 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~193% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB still sits about $571 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB draws just 160W versus 175W for the Arc A580, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 16GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Arc A580's 8GB can fall short.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A580 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB 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 Ti 16GB?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB 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 Ti 16GB better than the Arc A580?

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is dramatically faster, roughly 63% 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 Ti 16GB?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB worth the extra $845 EUR over the Arc A580?

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

Does the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
ArchitectureAlchemistAda Lovelace
Process NodeTSMC N6TSMC N4
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)3,0724,352
Ray Tracing Cores2434
Tensor / AI Cores384136

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
Base Clock1,700 MHz2,310 MHz
Boost Clock2,000 MHz2,535 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
VRAM Capacity8 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit128-bit
Memory Speed16 Gbps18 Gbps
Bandwidth512 GB/s288 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP175 W160 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2023May 2023