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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 Per Dollar Arc A580
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM.
| Insight | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) / 6nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (271mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $179 for the Arc A580, it costs 16% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 17.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+17.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($179) | ✅More affordable ($150) |
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 3050 OEM
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 3050 OEM
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,892 points.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A580 scores 12,060 and the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM reaches 11,892 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A580 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A580) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS (Arc A580) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (Arc A580) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) with 384 Tensor cores vs 80.
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,060+1% | 11,892 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+20% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.29 TFLOPS+37% | 8.986 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2000 MHz+14% | 1755 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+200% | 32 |
| TMUs | 192+140% | 80 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24+20% | 20 |
| Tensor Cores | 384+380% | 80 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 128.6% advantage for the Arc A580. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A580) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the Arc A580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 GB/s+129% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A580) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+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 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). 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,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A580 draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 29.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc A580) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 271mm vs 235mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W | 130W-26% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 450W-25% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 271mm | 235mm |
| Height | 132mm | 124mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 68.9 | 91.5+33% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A580 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $179, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 16.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.4 (Arc A580) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 17.7% better value. The Arc A580 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179-28% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $179 | $150-16% |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.4 | 79.3+18% |
| Codename | DG2-512 | GA106 |
| Release | October 10 2023 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #223 | #224 |
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