GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The Arc B580 is noticeably faster than the GeForce RTX 4060, leading by roughly 10% 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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INTEL
Arc B580
Price
€331
Performance
22%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+68% Bandwidth (456 GB/s vs 272 GB/s)
+67% XMX Engines (160 vs 96)
+50% Memory Bus (192-bit vs 128-bit)
Price
€508
Performance
20%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+20% CUDA Cores (3,072 vs 2,560)
+20% RT Cores (24 vs 20)

Arc B580 vs GeForce RTX 4060: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Arc B580 vs GeForce RTX 4060

The Arc B580 is noticeably faster, around 10% ahead of the GeForce RTX 4060. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Arc B580 starts at $331 EUR against $508 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4060. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Arc B580 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 69%. The Arc B580 still sits about $83 EUR above its $248 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4060 still sits about $209 EUR above its $299 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 4060 draws just 115W versus 190W for the Arc B580, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

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 4060's 8GB can fall short.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Arc B580 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060?

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 GeForce RTX 4060 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Arc B580 better than the GeForce RTX 4060?

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 B580 or the GeForce RTX 4060?

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 GeForce RTX 4060 worth the extra $177 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 4060
ArchitectureBattlemageAda Lovelace
Process NodeTSMC N5TSMC N4
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)2,5603,072
Ray Tracing Cores2024
Tensor / AI Cores16096

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc B580GeForce RTX 4060
Base Clock2,670 MHz1,830 MHz
Boost Clock2,850 MHz2,460 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc B580GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity12 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit128-bit
Memory Speed19 Gbps17 Gbps
Bandwidth456 GB/s272 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc B580GeForce RTX 4060
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP190 W115 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedDec 2024Jun 2023