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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 Quadro P5200 Max-Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc A580 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Arc A580 | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) / 6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (271mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro P5200 Max-Q 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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Arc A580 and Quadro P5200 Max-Q
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.
Quadro P5200 Max-Q
The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 21 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1316 MHz to 1569 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,308 points.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A580 scores 12,060 and the Quadro P5200 Max-Q reaches 12,308 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A580 is built on Generation 12.7 while the Quadro P5200 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 6 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A580) vs 2,560 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS (Arc A580) vs 8.033 TFLOPS (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 1569 MHz.
| Feature | Arc A580 | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,060 | 12,308+2% |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+20% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.29 TFLOPS+53% | 8.033 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2000 MHz+27% | 1569 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 192+20% | 160 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A580 | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc A580 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro P5200 Max-Q has 4 GB. The Arc A580 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A580) vs 2 MB (Quadro P5200 Max-Q) — the Arc A580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A580 | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+300% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A580) vs 12.1 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A580 | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A580) vs NVENC 5.0 (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs PureVideo HD VP7. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A580) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Quadro P5200 Max-Q).
| Feature | Arc A580 | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | NVENC 5.0 |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | PureVideo HD VP7 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A580 draws 175W versus the Quadro P5200 Max-Q's 100W — a 54.5% difference. The Quadro P5200 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc A580) vs 500W (Quadro P5200 Max-Q). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 271mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 85°C.
| Feature | Arc A580 | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W | 100W-43% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 271mm | 0mm |
| Height | 132mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70-18% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 68.9 | 123.1+79% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A580 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | Arc A580 | Quadro P5200 Max-Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $179 | — |
| Codename | DG2-512 | GP104 |
| Release | October 10 2023 | February 21 2018 |
| Ranking | #223 | #217 |
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