Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 3060

CPU

GPU

Arc A580

2023Core: 1700 MHzBoost: 2000 MHz

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GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

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Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Performance Spectrum

Arc A580

8 GB 175

12,060

0.0%

16,995

+40.9%

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

TITAN V

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

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.

Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 3060 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 3060: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Arc A580

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 30.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 67.4 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($179 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌12% longer card at 271mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅16.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 271mm, a 29mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

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83.8% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$179 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 51.7 vs 67.4 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 16.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 40.9% in PassMark G3D (16,995 vs 12,060), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Arc A580 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 6nm process instead of 8nm and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2021. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Arc A580 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $150 cheaper on MSRP at $179 vs $329, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 30.4% (67.4 vs 51.7), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GeForce RTX 3060 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 3060

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc A580 scores 12,060 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 40.9%. The Arc A580 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A580) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS (Arc A580) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (Arc A580) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 384 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 3060
G3D Mark Score	12,060	16,995+41%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Ampere
Process Node	6 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072	3584+17%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.29 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+4%
Boost Clock	2000 MHz+13%	1777 MHz
ROPs	96+100%	48
TMUs	192+71%	112
L2 Cache	8 MB+167%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	28+17%
Tensor Cores	384+243%	112

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Arc A580 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 3060
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)

The Arc A580 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 carries 12 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Arc A580) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 42.2% advantage for the Arc A580. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the Arc A580 and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A580) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Arc A580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 3060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	512 GB/s+42%	360 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB+167%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A580) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 3060
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A580) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A580) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 3060
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A580 draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 2.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc A580) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 271mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 75.

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 3060
TDP	175W	170W-3%
Recommended PSU	600W	550W-8%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	8-pin
Length	271mm	242mm
Height	132mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70-7%	75
Perf/Watt	68.9	100.0+45%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Arc A580 came in at $179, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329. On MSRP, Arc A580 was 45.6% cheaper ($150 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 67.4 (Arc A580) vs 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Arc A580 offers 30.4% better value. The newer card here is Arc A580 (2023 vs 2021).

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 3060
MSRP	$179-46%	$329
Performance per Dollar	67.4+30%	51.7
Codename	DG2-512	GA106
Release	October 10 2023	January 12 2021
Ranking	#223	#114

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