GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Arc A580 comes out dramatically faster — about 60% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. But the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the better value, undercutting it by $108 GBP for the performance you get.

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VS
Price
£283
Performance
16%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+380% XMX Engines (384 vs 80)
+129% Bandwidth (512 GB/s vs 224 GB/s)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Price
£175
Performance
10%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

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Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

The Arc A580 is dramatically faster, around 60% ahead of the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Arc A580 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB currently lists from $175 GBP, $108 GBP less than the Arc A580 at $283 GBP. Despite being slower, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers the better performance-per-dollar, so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Arc A580 still sits about $104 GBP above its $179 GBP MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the gentler choice at 130W versus 175W. The Arc A580 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 175W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Alchemist architecture on a TSMC N6 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The Arc A580 carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A580 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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 3050 6GB?

Choose the Arc A580 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Arc A580 better than the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

The Arc A580 is dramatically faster, roughly 60% ahead. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A580 or the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the Arc A580 worth the extra $108 GBP over the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB comes out ahead.

Does the Arc A580 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
ArchitectureAlchemistAmpere
Process NodeTSMC N6Samsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)3,0722,560
Ray Tracing Cores2420
Tensor / AI Cores38480

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
Base Clock1,700 MHz1,552 MHz
Boost Clock2,000 MHz1,777 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
VRAM Capacity8 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit128-bit
Memory Speed16 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth512 GB/s224 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP175 W130 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedOct 2023Jan 2022