Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB pulls ahead here — in a different league, about 63% ahead of the Arc A580. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB vs Arc A580: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB vs Arc A580
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB 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 8GB is comfortable at 1440p, while the Arc A580 is better matched to 1080p.
Price & Value
Pricing has the Arc A580 at $379 EUR, $12 EUR under the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB's $391 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 58%. The Arc A580 still sits about $200 EUR above its $179 EUR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
Power draw favors the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB (160W vs 175W), and it's the more efficient card too, so it's the easy pick if thermals or a smaller PSU matter.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A580 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 4060 Ti 8GB?
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Arc A580 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB better than the Arc A580?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A580 or the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB worth the extra $12 EUR over the Arc A580?
Which should you buy: Arc A580 or GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 4,352✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 34✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 136 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,700 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,000 MHz | 2,535 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s✓ | 288 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 175 W | 160 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2023 | May 2023 |
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