GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5060 comes out significantly faster — about 18% ahead of the Arc B580. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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VS
Price
€331
Performance
22%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+50% Memory Bus (192-bit vs 128-bit)
+33% XMX Engines (160 vs 120)
+14% Boost Clock (2,850 MHz vs 2,497 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5060
Price
€310
Performance
26%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+50% CUDA Cores (3,840 vs 2,560)
+50% RT Cores (30 vs 20)

GeForce RTX 5060 vs Arc B580: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 vs Arc B580

The GeForce RTX 5060 is significantly faster, around 18% ahead of the Arc B580. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5060 is comfortable at 1440p, while the Arc B580 is better matched to 1080p.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 5060 currently lists from $310 EUR, $21 EUR less than the Arc B580 at $331 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5060 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 26%. The Arc B580 still sits about $83 EUR above its $248 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 145W against 190W, the GeForce RTX 5060 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The Arc B580 carries 12GB versus 8GB on the GeForce RTX 5060. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Arc B580 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 5060 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 5060?

The GeForce RTX 5060 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 B580 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 5060 better than the Arc B580?

The GeForce RTX 5060 is significantly faster, roughly 18% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc B580 or the GeForce RTX 5060?

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 Arc B580 worth the extra $21 EUR over the GeForce RTX 5060?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 5060 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 5060
ArchitectureBattlemageBlackwell
Process NodeTSMC N5TSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)2,5603,840
Ray Tracing Cores2030
Tensor / AI Cores160120

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc B580GeForce RTX 5060
Base Clock2,670 MHz2,280 MHz
Boost Clock2,850 MHz2,497 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc B580GeForce RTX 5060
VRAM Capacity12 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR7
Memory Bus192-bit128-bit
Memory Speed19 Gbps28 Gbps
Bandwidth456 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc B580GeForce RTX 5060
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP190 W145 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedDec 2024May 2025