GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3070 comes out significantly faster — about 27% ahead of the Arc A580. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 3070 vs Arc A580: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs Arc A580
The GeForce RTX 3070 is significantly faster, around 27% ahead of the Arc A580. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the Arc A580 is better matched to 1080p.
Price & Value
The Arc A580 currently lists from $279 GBP, $18 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 3070 at $297 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 20%. The Arc A580 still sits about $100 GBP above its $179 GBP MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3070 is trading below its $499 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Arc A580 is the gentler choice at 175W versus 220W. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 220W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
Generation & Longevity
The Arc A580 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070 (Alchemist vs Ampere), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3070 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Arc A580 offers Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 3070 or Arc A580?
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Arc A580 if you find it at a steep discount.