GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4070 is dramatically faster than the Arc A580, leading by roughly 131% in our performance index. The Arc A580, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $765 EUR cheaper.

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INTEL
Arc A580
Price
€225
Performance
16%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+109% XMX Engines (384 vs 184)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
+2% Bandwidth (512 GB/s vs 504 GB/s)
Price
€990
Performance
37%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+92% CUDA Cores (5,888 vs 3,072)
+92% RT Cores (46 vs 24)
+24% Boost Clock (2,475 MHz vs 2,000 MHz)

GeForce RTX 4070 vs Arc A580: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4070 vs Arc A580

The GeForce RTX 4070 is dramatically faster, around 131% ahead of the Arc A580. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4070 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 $990 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4070. Despite being slower, the Arc A580 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~90% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4070 still sits about $390 EUR above its $600 EUR MSRP.

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 4070 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 12GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 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 4070?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 better than the Arc A580?

The GeForce RTX 4070 is dramatically faster, roughly 131% 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 4070?

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 4070 worth the extra $765 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 4070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (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 4070
ArchitectureAlchemistAda Lovelace
Process NodeTSMC N6TSMC N4
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)3,0725,888
Ray Tracing Cores2446
Tensor / AI Cores384184

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 4070
Base Clock1,700 MHz1,920 MHz
Boost Clock2,000 MHz2,475 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity8 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus256-bit192-bit
Memory Speed16 Gbps21 Gbps
Bandwidth512 GB/s504 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 4070
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP175 W200 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedOct 2023Apr 2023