GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically faster than the Arc B580, leading by roughly 155% in our performance index. The Arc B580, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $943 EUR cheaper.

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INTEL
Arc B580
Price
€331
Performance
22%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+12% Boost Clock (2,850 MHz vs 2,550 MHz)
Price
€1,274
Performance
56%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+300% CUDA Cores (10,240 vs 2,560)
+300% RT Cores (80 vs 20)
+100% Tensor Cores (320 vs 160)

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs Arc B580: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER vs Arc B580

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically faster, around 155% ahead of the Arc B580. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Arc B580 is better matched to 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Arc B580 starts at $331 EUR against $1,274 EUR for the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER. Despite being slower, the Arc B580 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~51% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Arc B580 still sits about $83 EUR above its $248 EUR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER still sits about $275 EUR above its $999 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Arc B580 pulls less power (190W vs 320W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 16GB against 12GB, the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Arc B580's 12GB can fall short.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Arc B580 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 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 4080 SUPER?

Choose the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 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 4080 SUPER better than the Arc B580?

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is dramatically faster, roughly 155% 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 4080 SUPER?

The GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 16GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER worth the extra $943 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 GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER 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 B580GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
ArchitectureBattlemageAda Lovelace
Process NodeTSMC N5TSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)2,56010,240
Ray Tracing Cores2080
Tensor / AI Cores160320

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc B580GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Base Clock2,670 MHz2,295 MHz
Boost Clock2,850 MHz2,550 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc B580GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
VRAM Capacity12 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit
Memory Speed19 Gbps23 Gbps
Bandwidth456 GB/s736 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc B580GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP190 W320 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedDec 2024Jan 2024