Arc A580 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Performance-wise the Arc A580 is out front, significantly faster, roughly 33% up on the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. Value tips toward the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, though: $62 GBP cheaper for what you get.
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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 GeForce GTX 1070 Ti starts at $166 GBP against $228 GBP for the Arc A580. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar, so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is trading below its $449 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
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?
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 1070 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
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 Arc A580 worth the extra $62 GBP over the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?
Which should you buy: Arc A580 or GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?
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 |
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