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Arc A580
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar Arc A580
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 17% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc A580 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-17%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+17%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) / 6nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (271mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $179 for the Arc A580, it costs 33% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 74.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+74.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($179) | ✅More affordable ($120) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Arc A580 and GeForce RTX 2060
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 RTX 2060
The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Arc A580 scores 12,060 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 17%. The Arc A580 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A580) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS (Arc A580) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 1680 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (Arc A580) vs 30 (GeForce RTX 2060) with 384 Tensor cores vs 240.
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,060 | 14,114+17% |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Turing |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+60% | 1920 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.29 TFLOPS+91% | 6.451 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2000 MHz+19% | 1680 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+100% | 48 |
| TMUs | 192+60% | 120 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+167% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 30+25% |
| Tensor Cores | 384+60% | 240 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc A580 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 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 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 52.4% advantage for the Arc A580. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A580) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the Arc A580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 GB/s+52% | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+167% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A580) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A580) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A580) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | NVDEC (Turing) |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A580 draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc A580) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 271mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 72.
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W | 160W-9% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 271mm | 229mm |
| Height | 132mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70-3% | 72 |
| Perf/Watt | 68.9 | 88.2+28% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A580 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $179, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 costs 33% less ($59 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.4 (Arc A580) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 74.5% better value. The Arc A580 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179-49% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $179 | $120-33% |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.4 | 117.6+74% |
| Codename | DG2-512 | TU106 |
| Release | October 10 2023 | January 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #223 | #168 |
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