GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Arc B580 comes out noticeably faster — about 10% ahead of the Arc A770. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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Price
€325
Performance
20%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+220% XMX Engines (512 vs 160)
+60% Shading Units (4,096 vs 2,560)
+60% Ray Tracing Units (32 vs 20)
INTEL
Arc B580
Price
€331
Performance
22%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+19% Boost Clock (2,850 MHz vs 2,400 MHz)

Arc B580 vs Arc A770: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Arc B580 vs Arc A770

The Arc B580 is noticeably faster, around 10% ahead of the Arc A770. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Price & Value

The Arc A770 currently lists from $325 EUR, $6 EUR less than the Arc B580 at $331 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Arc B580 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 8%. The Arc B580 still sits about $83 EUR above its $248 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 190W against 225W, the Arc B580 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Battlemage architecture on a TSMC N5 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The Arc A770 carries 16GB versus 12GB on the Arc B580. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The Arc A770's memory is also faster — 560 GB/s versus 456 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The Arc B580 is roughly 2 years newer than the Arc A770 (Battlemage vs Alchemist), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: Arc A770 or Arc B580?

The Arc B580 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 A770 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Arc B580 better than the Arc A770?

The Arc B580 is noticeably faster, roughly 10% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A770 or the Arc B580?

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 Arc B580 worth the extra $6 EUR over the Arc A770?

Often yes — despite the higher price the Arc B580 delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the Arc A770 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 12GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationArc A770Arc B580
ArchitectureAlchemistBattlemage
Process NodeTSMC N6TSMC N5
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / Shading Units)4,0962,560
Ray Tracing Cores3220
Tensor / AI Cores512160

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A770Arc B580
Base Clock2,100 MHz2,670 MHz
Boost Clock2,400 MHz2,850 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A770Arc B580
VRAM Capacity16 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit192-bit
Memory Speed17.5 Gbps19 Gbps
Bandwidth560 GB/s456 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A770Arc B580
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP225 W190 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2022Dec 2024