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Arc A580
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A580 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The Arc A580 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 19.8% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060.
| Insight | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+19.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-19.8%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) / 6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (271mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $179 for the Arc A580, it costs 66% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 149% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+149%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($179) | ✅More affordable ($60) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Arc A580 and GeForce GTX 1060
Arc A580
The Arc A580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 10 2023. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,060 points.
GeForce GTX 1060
The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Arc A580 scores 12,060 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the Arc A580 leads by 19.8%. The Arc A580 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 6 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A580) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS (Arc A580) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,060+20% | 10,064 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+20% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.29 TFLOPS+39% | 8.873 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2000 MHz+15% | 1733 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 192+20% | 160 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc A580 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The Arc A580 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Arc A580) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 166.7% advantage for the Arc A580. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A580) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Arc A580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 GB/s+167% | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A580) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A580) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A580) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | NVENC (Pascal) |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | NVDEC (Pascal) |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A580 draws 175W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 2.8% difference. The Arc A580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc A580) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 271mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W-3% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 400W-33% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 6-pin |
| Length | 271mm | 173mm |
| Height | 132mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 68.9+23% | 55.9 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A580 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $179, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 66.5% less ($119 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.4 (Arc A580) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 148.8% better value. The Arc A580 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179-28% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $179 | $60-66% |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.4 | 167.7+149% |
| Codename | DG2-512 | GP104 |
| Release | October 10 2023 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #223 | #137 |
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