GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 5060 is dramatically faster than the Arc A580, leading by roughly 63% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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Price
€225
Performance
16%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+220% XMX Engines (384 vs 120)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
+14% Bandwidth (512 GB/s vs 448 GB/s)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5060
Price
€310
Performance
26%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+25% CUDA Cores (3,840 vs 3,072)
+25% RT Cores (30 vs 24)
+25% Boost Clock (2,497 MHz vs 2,000 MHz)

GeForce RTX 5060 vs Arc A580: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 vs Arc A580

The GeForce RTX 5060 is dramatically faster, around 63% ahead of the Arc A580. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5060 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 $310 EUR for the GeForce RTX 5060. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5060 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 18%.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 5060 draws just 145W 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. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 5060 is roughly 2 years newer than the Arc A580 (Blackwell vs Alchemist), 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 5060 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 5060?

The GeForce RTX 5060 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 5060 better than the Arc A580?

The GeForce RTX 5060 is dramatically faster, roughly 63% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A580 or the GeForce RTX 5060?

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 5060 worth the extra $85 EUR over the Arc A580?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 5060 delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 5060
ArchitectureAlchemistBlackwell
Process NodeTSMC N6TSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)3,0723,840
Ray Tracing Cores2430
Tensor / AI Cores384120

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 5060
Base Clock1,700 MHz2,280 MHz
Boost Clock2,000 MHz2,497 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 5060
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR7
Memory Bus256-bit128-bit
Memory Speed16 Gbps28 Gbps
Bandwidth512 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 5060
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP175 W145 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedOct 2023May 2025