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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 RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% 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 | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) / 6nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (271mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Arc A580 and Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
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 RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design
The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1380 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,173 points.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A580 scores 12,060 and the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design reaches 12,173 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A580 is built on Generation 12.7 while the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A580) vs 2,560 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS (Arc A580) vs 7.066 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 1380 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (Arc A580) vs 40 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) with 384 Tensor cores vs 320.
| Feature | Arc A580 | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,060 | 12,173 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Turing |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+20% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.29 TFLOPS+74% | 7.066 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2000 MHz+45% | 1380 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 192+20% | 160 |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+100% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 40+67% |
| Tensor Cores | 384+20% | 320 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Arc A580 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | Arc A580 | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A580) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design) — the Arc A580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A580 | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+100% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A580) vs 12.2 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A580 | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A580) vs 7th Gen NVENC (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). 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 (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | Arc A580 | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A580 draws 175W versus the Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 74.5% difference. The Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc A580) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 271mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Arc A580 | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W | 80W-54% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 271mm | 0mm |
| Height | 132mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 68.9 | 152.2+121% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A580 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2019).
| Feature | Arc A580 | Quadro RTX 4000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $179 | — |
| Codename | DG2-512 | TU104 |
| Release | October 10 2023 | May 27 2019 |
| Ranking | #223 | #220 |
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