Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU Performance Spectrum

Arc A580

8 GB 175

12,060

0.0%

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

8 GB 160

17,400

+44.3%

GeForce RTX 2060 with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1660

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile

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 4060 Laptop GPU FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU: 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

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

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU

2023

Why buy it

✅38.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 38.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 44.3% in PassMark G3D (17,400 vs 12,060), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Arc A580 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 6nm, and 34 vs 24 ray-tracing units. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Arc A580 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, Arc A580 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has the stronger long-term case.

Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 4060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,400 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc A580 scores 12,060 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 17,400 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU leads by 44.3%. The Arc A580 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU uses Ada Lovelace, both on 6 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A580) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS (Arc A580) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (Arc A580) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) with 384 Tensor cores vs 136.

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	12,060	17,400+44%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	6 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	4352+42%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.29 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+79%
Boost Clock	2000 MHz	2535 MHz+27%
ROPs	96+100%	48
TMUs	192+41%	136
L2 Cache	8 MB	32 MB+300%
Ray Tracing Cores	24	34+42%
Tensor Cores	384+182%	136

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Arc A580 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 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 4060 Laptop GPU
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards ship with 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Arc A580) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — a 100% advantage for the Arc A580. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the Arc A580 and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A580) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	512 GB/s+100%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB	32 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A580) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A580) vs NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A580) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A580 draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU's 160W — a 9% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc A580) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 80°C.

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU
TDP	175W	160W-9%
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	Mobile
Length	271mm	—
Height	132mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	68.9	108.8+58%