GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for Arc A580 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop is noticeably faster than the Arc A580, leading by roughly 13% in our performance index. The Arc A580 is the cheaper option by $1,299 USD.
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GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop vs Arc A580: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop vs Arc A580
The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop is noticeably faster, around 13% ahead of the Arc A580. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to 1080p.
Price & Value
Right now the Arc A580 starts at $100 USD against $1,399 USD for the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop. The Arc A580 is trading below its $179 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop draws just 150W 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.
Generation & Longevity
The Arc A580 is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop (Alchemist vs Turing), 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 2080 Laptop 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 2080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop 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
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop better than the Arc A580?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A580 or the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop worth the extra $1,299 USD over the Arc A580?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 3,072✓ | 2,944 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 46✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 384✓ | 368 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,700 MHz✓ | 1,380 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,000 MHz✓ | 1,590 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 16 Gbps✓ | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s✓ | 448 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 175 W | 150 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Jan 2019 |
