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 163.4% better value than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB.
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is dramatically faster than the Arc A580, leading by roughly 63% in our performance index. The Arc A580, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $3,761 AED cheaper.
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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB vs Arc A580: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB vs Arc A580
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is dramatically faster, around 63% ahead of the Arc A580. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB is comfortable at 1440p, while the Arc A580 is better matched to 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the Arc A580 starts at $1,146 AED against $4,908 AED for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB. Despite being slower, the Arc A580 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~163% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Arc A580 still sits about $967 AED above its $179 AED MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB still sits about $4,409 AED above its $499 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB draws just 160W versus 175W for the Arc A580, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 16GB against 8GB, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Arc A580's 8GB can fall short.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A580 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB 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 RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?
Choose the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Arc A580 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB better than the Arc A580?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A580 or the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB worth the extra $3,761 AED over the Arc A580?
Does the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | TSMC N4 |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 3,072 | 4,352✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 34✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 136 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,700 MHz | 2,310 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,000 MHz | 2,535 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s✓ | 288 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 175 W | 160 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Oct 2023 | May 2023 |
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