GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for Arc A580 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The Intel Arc A730M is noticeably faster than the Arc A580, leading by roughly 13% in our performance index.
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Intel Arc A730M vs Arc A580: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Intel Arc A730M vs Arc A580
The Intel Arc A730M is noticeably faster, around 13% ahead of the Arc A580. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The Intel Arc A730M draws just 120W 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 12GB against 8GB, the Intel Arc A730M has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Arc A580's 8GB can fall short. The Arc A580's memory is also faster — 512 GB/s versus 336 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: Arc A580 or Intel Arc A730M?
The Intel Arc A730M is the faster card by about 13%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A580 | Intel Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Alchemist |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | TSMC N6 |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / Shading Units) | 3,072 | 3,072 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 24 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384 | 384 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A580 | Intel Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,700 MHz✓ | 1,100 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,000 MHz | 2,050 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A580 | Intel Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps✓ | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s✓ | 336 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A580 | Intel Arc A730M |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W | 120 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Mar 2022 |
