Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Arc A580

2023

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 67.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($179 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌250% higher power demand at 175W vs 50W.

GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)

2025

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 175W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 67.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $179 MSRP).

Arc A580

2023

GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)

2025

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 67.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($179 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 175W, a 125W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌250% higher power demand at 175W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 67.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $179 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) better than Arc A580?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 12,060 vs 12,357 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, DLSS Super Resolution, plus much lower power draw (50W vs 175W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2023, better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 4nm process instead of 6nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Arc A580 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $179 MSRP. GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $179 MSRP, and you are getting 2.5% higher G3D Mark. Moving to an unclear MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (50W vs 175W), and DLSS Super Resolution.

Is Arc A580 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Arc A580 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $179 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and DLSS Super Resolution.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 A580 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)
1080p
low	217 FPS	166 FPS
medium	204 FPS	145 FPS
high	175 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	180 FPS	147 FPS
medium	151 FPS	118 FPS
high	125 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	98 FPS	71 FPS
medium	83 FPS	62 FPS
high	68 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	38 FPS

Open Arc A580 Open GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)
1080p
low	357 FPS	195 FPS
medium	302 FPS	150 FPS
high	226 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	165 FPS	73 FPS
1440p
low	199 FPS	119 FPS
medium	167 FPS	79 FPS
high	128 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	47 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	54 FPS
medium	75 FPS	39 FPS
high	60 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	25 FPS

Open Arc A580 Open GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)
1080p
low	543 FPS	556 FPS
medium	434 FPS	445 FPS
high	362 FPS	371 FPS
ultra	271 FPS	278 FPS
1440p
low	407 FPS	417 FPS
medium	326 FPS	334 FPS
high	271 FPS	278 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	209 FPS
4K
low	271 FPS	278 FPS
medium	217 FPS	222 FPS
high	181 FPS	185 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	139 FPS

Open Arc A580 Open GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)
1080p
low	543 FPS	438 FPS
medium	434 FPS	355 FPS
high	362 FPS	294 FPS
ultra	271 FPS	243 FPS
1440p
low	407 FPS	352 FPS
medium	326 FPS	280 FPS
high	271 FPS	212 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	172 FPS
4K
low	271 FPS	165 FPS
medium	217 FPS	126 FPS
high	181 FPS	111 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	93 FPS

Open Arc A580 Open GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A580 and GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)

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 (Mobile)

The GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,357 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A580 scores 12,060 and the GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) 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 (Mobile) uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A580) vs 4,608 (GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 2520 MHz.

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score	12,060	12,357+2%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	6 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	3072	4608+50%
Boost Clock	2000 MHz	2520 MHz+26%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Arc A580 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Arc A580) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)) — a 14.3% advantage for the Arc A580. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)
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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A580) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A580) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)). 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 (Mobile)).

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)
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

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A580 draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)'s 50W — a 111.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc A580) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2070 (Mobile)). 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 (Mobile)
TDP	175W	50W-71%
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	247.1+259%