GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is significantly faster than the Arc B580, leading by roughly 29% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Price
$340 USD
Perf Index
31%
Value Score
0.091
VRAM8GB GDDR6X
Thermal TDP290W
Price
$304 USD
Perf Index
24%
Value Score
0.079
VRAM12GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP190W

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs Arc B580: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs Arc B580

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is significantly faster, around 29% ahead of the Arc B580. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is comfortable at 1440p, while the Arc B580 is better matched to 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Arc B580 starts at $304 USD against $340 USD for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 15%. The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is trading below its $599 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The Arc B580 draws just 190W versus 290W for the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, 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 Arc B580 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's 8GB can fall short.

Generation & Longevity

The Arc B580 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Arc B580 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 Ti or Arc B580?

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 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 B580 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti better than the Arc B580?

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is significantly faster, roughly 29% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti or the Arc B580?

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 3070 Ti worth the extra $36 USD over the Arc B580?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the Arc B580 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 8GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.