Arc A580 vs GeForce GTX 1080
On raw speed the Arc A580 comes out significantly faster — about 23% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. But the GeForce GTX 1080 is the better value, undercutting it by $2,355 SEK for the performance you get.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 1080 is the clear winner, offering 421.7% better value than Arc A580.
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Arc A580 vs GeForce GTX 1080: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Arc A580 vs GeForce GTX 1080
The Arc A580 is significantly faster, around 23% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1080. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Arc A580 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1080 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1080 currently lists from $434 SEK, $2,355 SEK less than the Arc A580 at $2,790 SEK. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1080 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~422% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1080 is trading below its $599 SEK MSRP — a genuine deal. The Arc A580 still sits about $2,611 SEK above its $179 SEK MSRP.
Generation & Longevity
The Arc A580 is roughly 7 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1080 (Alchemist vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A580 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce GTX 1080 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 A580 or GeForce GTX 1080?
Choose the Arc A580 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1080 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Pascal |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 3,072✓ | 2,560 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,700 MHz✓ | 1,607 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,000 MHz✓ | 1,733 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps✓ | 10 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s✓ | 320 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1080 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W✓ | 180 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2023 | May 2016 |
