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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 Intel Arc Pro B50
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel Arc Pro B50 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% 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 | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) / 6nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Xe2 (2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| 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 Arc A580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $179 versus $349 for the Intel Arc Pro B50, it costs 49% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 92.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc A580 | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+92.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($179) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($349) |
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 Intel Arc Pro B50
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.
Intel Arc Pro B50
The Intel Arc Pro B50 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in September 5 2025. It features the Xe2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2600 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,208 points. Launch price was $349.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A580 scores 12,060 and the Intel Arc Pro B50 reaches 12,208 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A580 is built on Generation 12.7 while the Intel Arc Pro B50 uses Xe2, both on 6 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A580) vs 2,048 (Intel Arc Pro B50). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS (Arc A580) vs 10.65 TFLOPS (Intel Arc Pro B50). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 2600 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (Arc A580) vs 16 (Intel Arc Pro B50) with 384 Tensor cores.
| Feature | Arc A580 | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,060 | 12,208+1% |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Xe2 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+50% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.29 TFLOPS+15% | 10.65 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2000 MHz | 2600 MHz+30% |
| ROPs | 96+500% | 16 |
| TMUs | 192+50% | 128 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+100% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24+50% | 16 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A580 | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A580) vs 4 MB (Intel Arc Pro B50) — the Arc A580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A580 | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+100% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A580) vs 12.2 (Intel Arc Pro B50). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A580 | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| 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 Dual Arc Media Engine (Intel Arc Pro B50). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs Dual Arc Media Engine. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A580) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Intel Arc Pro B50).
| Feature | Arc A580 | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | Dual Arc Media Engine |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | Dual Arc Media Engine |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A580 draws 175W versus the Intel Arc Pro B50's 70W — a 85.7% difference. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc A580) vs 500W (Intel Arc Pro B50). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 271mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 75°C.
| Feature | Arc A580 | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W | 70W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 271mm | 167mm |
| Height | 132mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 68.9 | 174.4+153% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A580 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $179, while the Intel Arc Pro B50 launched at $349 and now averages $349. The Arc A580 costs 48.7% less ($170 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.4 (Arc A580) vs 35.0 (Intel Arc Pro B50) — the Arc A580 offers 92.6% better value. The Intel Arc Pro B50 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2023).
| Feature | Arc A580 | Intel Arc Pro B50 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179-49% | $349 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $179-49% | $349 |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.4+93% | 35.0 |
| Codename | DG2-512 | BMG-G21 |
| Release | October 10 2023 | September 5 2025 |
| Ranking | #223 | #221 |
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