GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Arc A580 is the clear winner, offering 133.5% better value than GeForce GTX 1070 Ti.
The Arc A580 is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, leading by roughly 33% 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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Arc A580 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Arc A580 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
The Arc A580 is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Arc A580 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the Arc A580 starts at $1,146 AED against $2,007 AED for the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Arc A580 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 133%. The Arc A580 still sits about $967 AED above its $179 AED MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti still sits about $1,558 AED above its $449 AED MSRP.
Generation & Longevity
The Arc A580 is roughly 6 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (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 1070 Ti 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 1070 Ti?
The Arc A580 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 GTX 1070 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Arc A580 better than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A580 or the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?
Is the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti worth the extra $861 AED over the Arc A580?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Pascal |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 3,072✓ | 2,432 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,700 MHz✓ | 1,607 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,000 MHz✓ | 1,683 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps✓ | 8 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s✓ | 256.3 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Nov 2017 |
