GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Radeon RX 6650 XT comes out significantly faster — about 19% ahead of the Arc A580. But the Arc A580 is the better value, undercutting it by $218 EUR for the performance you get.

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INTEL
Arc A580
Price
€225
Performance
16%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
+83% Bandwidth (512 GB/s vs 280 GB/s)
+50% Shading Units (3,072 vs 2,048)
Price
€443
Performance
19%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+33% Ray Accelerators (32 vs 24)
+32% Boost Clock (2,635 MHz vs 2,000 MHz)

Radeon RX 6650 XT vs Arc A580: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6650 XT vs Arc A580

The Radeon RX 6650 XT is significantly faster, around 19% 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, $218 EUR less than the Radeon RX 6650 XT at $443 EUR. Despite being slower, the Arc A580 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~66% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A580 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the Radeon RX 6650 XT offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. 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 Radeon RX 6650 XT?

Choose the Radeon RX 6650 XT 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 Radeon RX 6650 XT better than the Arc A580?

The Radeon RX 6650 XT is significantly faster, roughly 19% 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 Radeon RX 6650 XT?

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 Radeon RX 6650 XT worth the extra $218 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 A580Radeon RX 6650 XT
ArchitectureAlchemistRDNA 2
Process NodeTSMC N6TSMC N7
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / Stream Processors)3,0722,048
Ray Tracing Cores2432
Tensor / AI Cores384

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A580Radeon RX 6650 XT
Base Clock1,700 MHz2,055 MHz
Boost Clock2,000 MHz2,635 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A580Radeon RX 6650 XT
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit128-bit
Memory Speed16 Gbps17.5 Gbps
Bandwidth512 GB/s280 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A580Radeon RX 6650 XT
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP175 W180 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2023May 2022