Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 4070

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GPU

Arc A580

2023Core: 1700 MHzBoost: 2000 MHz

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GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

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Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Performance Spectrum

Arc A580

8 GB 175

12,060

0.0%

26,919

+123.2%

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

GeForce RTX 5060

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

GeForce RTX 4090 D

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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 4070 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 4070: 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 $420 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 49.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 67.4 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($179 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Measures 271mm instead of 304mm, a 33mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅52.3% 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).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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234.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$179 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.9 vs 67.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $179 MSRP).
❌12.2% longer card at 304mm vs 271mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 52.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 123.2% in PassMark G3D (26,919 vs 12,060), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, 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 46 vs 24 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Arc A580 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $420 cheaper on MSRP at $179 vs $599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 49.9% (67.4 vs 44.9), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, Arc A580 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and strong 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 4070 has the stronger long-term case.

Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc A580 scores 12,060 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 123.2%. The Arc A580 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 6 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A580) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS (Arc A580) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (Arc A580) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 4070) with 384 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score	12,060	26,919+123%
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	6 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	5888+92%
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.29 TFLOPS	29.15 TFLOPS+137%
Boost Clock	2000 MHz	2475 MHz+24%
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	192+4%	184
L2 Cache	8 MB	36 MB+350%
Ray Tracing Cores	24	46+92%
Tensor Cores	384+109%	184

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 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 4070
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)

The Arc A580 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4070 carries 12 GB. GeForce RTX 4070 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 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) — a 1.6% advantage for the Arc A580. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the Arc A580 and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 4070. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A580) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 4070
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth	512 GB/s+2%	504 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB	36 MB+350%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A580) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 4070
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
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 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). 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 (GeForce RTX 4070).

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 4070
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A580 draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 200W — a 13.3% difference. The Arc A580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc A580) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 271mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 80°C.

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 4070
TDP	175W-13%	200W
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	8-pin
Length	271mm	304mm
Height	132mm	137mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	70-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	68.9	134.6+95%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Arc A580 came in at $179, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599. On MSRP, Arc A580 was 70.1% cheaper ($420 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 67.4 (Arc A580) vs 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the Arc A580 offers 50.1% better value.

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 4070
MSRP	$179-70%	$599
Performance per Dollar	67.4+50%	44.9
Codename	DG2-512	AD104
Release	October 10 2023	April 12 2023
Ranking	#223	#32

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