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Arc A580
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Performance Per Dollar Arc A580
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% 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 3050 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) |
| 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) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 3050 Laptop GPU
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 Laptop GPU
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 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: 12,144 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A580 scores 12,060 and the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU reaches 12,144 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A580 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A580) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS (Arc A580) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (Arc A580) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) with 384 Tensor cores vs 80.
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,060 | 12,144 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+20% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.29 TFLOPS+35% | 9.098 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2000 MHz+13% | 1777 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 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) — a 166.7% advantage for the Arc A580. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A580) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) — the Arc A580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 GB/s+167% | 192 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 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A580) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (7th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A580) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU).
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | NVENC (7th Gen) |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | NVDEC (7th Gen) |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A580 draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU's 130W — a 29.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc A580) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 82°C.
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W | 130W-26% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 271mm | — |
| Height | 132mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70-15% | 82°C |
| Perf/Watt | 68.9 | 93.4+36% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A580 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2022).
| Feature | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $179 | — |
| Codename | DG2-512 | GA106 |
| Release | October 10 2023 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #223 | #211 |
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