Arc A350M vs GeForce GTX 580

CPU

GPU

Arc A350M

2022Core: 300 MHzBoost: 1150 MHz

GeForce GTX 580

2010Core: 772 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc A350M

4,500

0.0%

4,634

+3.0%

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Arc A350M is positioned at rank #86 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Arc A350M

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

98%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

94%

#75

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

239%

#77

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

217%

#78

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

216%

#82

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

196%

#83

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

195%

#85

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

100%

#86

Arc A350M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#91

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

97%

#94

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

95%

#96

GeForce GTX 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

95%

#99

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Arc A350M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2010). The Arc A350M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 580 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc A350M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Arc A350M	GeForce GTX 580
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3%)
Longevity	Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 580 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Arc A350M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 580 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A350M and GeForce GTX 580

Arc A350M

The Arc A350M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,500 points.

GeForce GTX 580

The GeForce GTX 580 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 9 2010. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 772 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 244W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,634 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A350M scores 4,500 and the GeForce GTX 580 reaches 4,634 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A350M is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce GTX 580 uses Fermi 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 768 (Arc A350M) vs 512 (GeForce GTX 580). Raw compute: 1.766 TFLOPS (Arc A350M) vs 1.581 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 580).

Feature	Arc A350M	GeForce GTX 580
G3D Mark Score	4,500	4,634+3%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Fermi 2.0
Process Node	6 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	768+50%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.766 TFLOPS+12%	1.581 TFLOPS
ROPs	24	48+100%
TMUs	48	64+33%
L1 Cache	1.1 MB+10%	1 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+433%	0.75 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc A350M	GeForce GTX 580
Upscaling Tech	XeSS	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A350M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 580 has 3 GB. The Arc A350M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (Arc A350M) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 580) — a 71.4% advantage for the GeForce GTX 580. Bus width: 64-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Arc A350M) vs 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 580) — the Arc A350M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A350M	GeForce GTX 580
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+33%	3 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	192 GB/s+71%
Bus Width	64-bit	384-bit+500%
L2 Cache	4 MB+433%	0.75 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A350M) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 580). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	Arc A350M	GeForce GTX 580
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (11_0)
Vulkan	1.3	N/A
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Intel Media Engine (Arc A350M) vs None (GeForce GTX 580). Decoder: Intel Media Engine vs PureVideo HD VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A350M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 580).

Feature	Arc A350M	GeForce GTX 580
Encoder	Intel Media Engine	None
Decoder	Intel Media Engine	PureVideo HD VP4
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A350M draws 25W versus the GeForce GTX 580's 244W — a 162.8% difference. The Arc A350M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Arc A350M) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 580). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85 C.

Feature	Arc A350M	GeForce GTX 580
TDP	25W-90%	244W
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	0mm	267mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80-6%	85 C
Perf/Watt	180.0+847%	19.0