GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 5070 is dramatically faster than the Arc B580, leading by roughly 109% 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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VS
Price
€331
Performance
22%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+13% Boost Clock (2,850 MHz vs 2,512 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5070
Price
€600
Performance
46%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+140% CUDA Cores (6,144 vs 2,560)
+140% RT Cores (48 vs 20)
+47% Bandwidth (672 GB/s vs 456 GB/s)

GeForce RTX 5070 vs Arc B580: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 5070 vs Arc B580

The GeForce RTX 5070 is dramatically faster, around 109% ahead of the Arc B580. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5070 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 $600 EUR for the GeForce RTX 5070. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 15%. The Arc B580 still sits about $83 EUR above its $248 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Arc B580 pulls less power (190W vs 250W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 5070 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Blackwell architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Arc B580 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 5070 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 5070?

The GeForce RTX 5070 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 5070 better than the Arc B580?

The GeForce RTX 5070 is dramatically faster, roughly 109% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc B580 or the GeForce RTX 5070?

The GeForce RTX 5070 is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p.

Is the GeForce RTX 5070 worth the extra $269 EUR over the Arc B580?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 5070 delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationArc B580GeForce RTX 5070
ArchitectureBattlemageBlackwell
Process NodeTSMC N5TSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)2,5606,144
Ray Tracing Cores2048
Tensor / AI Cores160192

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc B580GeForce RTX 5070
Base Clock2,670 MHz2,160 MHz
Boost Clock2,850 MHz2,512 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc B580GeForce RTX 5070
VRAM Capacity12 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR7
Memory Bus192-bit192-bit
Memory Speed19 Gbps28 Gbps
Bandwidth456 GB/s672 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc B580GeForce RTX 5070
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP190 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedDec 2024Mar 2025