GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB comes out dramatically faster — about 94% 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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VS
Price
£283
Performance
16%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+167% XMX Engines (384 vs 144)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
+14% Bandwidth (512 GB/s vs 448 GB/s)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
Price
£486
Performance
31%
VRAM
16 GB GDDR7
Key Specs Advantage
+50% CUDA Cores (4,608 vs 3,072)
+50% RT Cores (36 vs 24)
+29% Boost Clock (2,572 MHz vs 2,000 MHz)

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB vs Arc A580: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB vs Arc A580

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is dramatically faster, around 94% ahead of the Arc A580. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is comfortable at 1440p, while the Arc A580 is better matched to 1080p.

Price & Value

The Arc A580 currently lists from $283 GBP, $203 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB at $486 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 13%. The Arc A580 still sits about $104 GBP above its $179 GBP MSRP.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB carries 16GB versus 8GB on the Arc A580. The extra 8GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is roughly 2 years newer than the Arc A580 (Blackwell vs Alchemist), 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 RTX 5060 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 5060 Ti 16GB?

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB better than the Arc A580?

The GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is dramatically faster, roughly 94% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A580 or the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB worth the extra $203 GBP over the Arc A580?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (vs 8GB) 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 5060 Ti 16GB
ArchitectureAlchemistBlackwell
Process NodeTSMC N6TSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)3,0724,608
Ray Tracing Cores2436
Tensor / AI Cores384144

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
Base Clock1,700 MHz2,407 MHz
Boost Clock2,000 MHz2,572 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
VRAM Capacity8 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR7
Memory Bus256-bit128-bit
Memory Speed16 Gbps28 Gbps
Bandwidth512 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A580GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 5.0 x16
TDP175 W180 W
Power Connectors2x 8-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedOct 2023Apr 2025