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Arc A580
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar Arc A580
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc A580.
| Insight | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| 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 (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (271mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Arc A580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $179 versus $350 for the GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel), it costs 49% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 90.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+90.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($179) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) |
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 RTX 2070 (móvel)
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 2070 (móvel)
The GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1305 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,357 points.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A580 scores 12,060 and the GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) reaches 12,357 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A580 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) uses Turing, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A580) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS (Arc A580) vs 6.843 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 1485 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (Arc A580) vs 36 (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)) with 384 Tensor cores vs 288.
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,060 | 12,357+2% |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Turing |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+33% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.29 TFLOPS+80% | 6.843 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2000 MHz+35% | 1485 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 192+33% | 144 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+100% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 36+50% |
| Tensor Cores | 384+33% | 288 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Arc A580) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)) — a 14.3% advantage for the Arc A580. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A580) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)) — the Arc A580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 GB/s+14% | 448 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+100% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A580) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A580) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A580) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)).
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A580 draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)'s 115W — a 41.4% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc A580) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 271mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 85°C.
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W | 115W-34% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 271mm | 0mm |
| Height | 132mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70-18% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 68.9 | 107.5+56% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A580 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $179, while the GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) launched at $800 and now averages $350. The Arc A580 costs 48.9% less ($171 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.4 (Arc A580) vs 35.3 (GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)) — the Arc A580 offers 90.9% better value. The Arc A580 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179-78% | $800 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $179-49% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.4+91% | 35.3 |
| Codename | DG2-512 | TU106B |
| Release | October 10 2023 | January 29 2019 |
| Ranking | #223 | #195 |
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