GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3070 is significantly faster than the Arc B580, leading by roughly 23% in our performance index. The Arc B580, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $213 EUR cheaper.

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INTEL
Arc B580
Price
€331
Performance
22%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+65% Boost Clock (2,850 MHz vs 1,725 MHz)
+2% Bandwidth (456 GB/s vs 448 GB/s)
Price
€544
Performance
27%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+130% CUDA Cores (5,888 vs 2,560)
+130% RT Cores (46 vs 20)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Arc B580: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs Arc B580

The GeForce RTX 3070 is significantly faster, around 23% ahead of the Arc B580. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the Arc B580 is better matched to 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Arc B580 starts at $331 EUR against $544 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3070. Despite being slower, the Arc B580 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~34% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Arc B580 still sits about $83 EUR above its $248 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Arc B580 pulls less power (190W vs 220W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3070 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 Arc B580 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3070's 8GB can fall short.

Generation & Longevity

The Arc B580 is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070 (Battlemage vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Arc B580 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 3070 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 B580 or GeForce RTX 3070?

Choose the GeForce RTX 3070 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Arc B580 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3070 better than the Arc B580?

The GeForce RTX 3070 is significantly faster, roughly 23% ahead. The Arc B580 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc B580 or the GeForce RTX 3070?

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 3070 worth the extra $213 EUR over the Arc B580?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Arc B580 comes out ahead.

Does the Arc B580 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 B580GeForce RTX 3070
ArchitectureBattlemageAmpere
Process NodeTSMC N5Samsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)2,5605,888
Ray Tracing Cores2046
Tensor / AI Cores160184

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc B580GeForce RTX 3070
Base Clock2,670 MHz1,500 MHz
Boost Clock2,850 MHz1,725 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc B580GeForce RTX 3070
VRAM Capacity12 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit
Memory Speed19 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth456 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc B580GeForce RTX 3070
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP190 W220 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 12-pin
ReleasedDec 2024Sep 2020