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Arc A580
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Performance Per Dollar Arc A580
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% 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 | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) / 6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (271mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Arc A580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $179 versus $340 for the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU, it costs 47% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 86.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc A580 | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+86.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($179) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($340) |
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 Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
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.
Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
The Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 26 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 3584 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,258 points.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A580 scores 12,060 and the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU reaches 12,258 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A580 is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU uses GCN 5.0, both on 6 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A580) vs 3,584 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS (Arc A580) vs 10.75 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 1500 MHz.
| Feature | Arc A580 | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 12,060 | 12,258+2% |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | GCN 5.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072 | 3584 ×2+17% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.29 TFLOPS+14% | 10.75 TFLOPS ×2 |
| Boost Clock | 2000 MHz+33% | 1500 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 ×2 |
| TMUs | 192 | 224 ×2+17% |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+100% | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A580 | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
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 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) — the Arc A580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A580 | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 12.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Arc A580 | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A580) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A580) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU).
| Feature | Arc A580 | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | VCE 4.1 |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | UVD 7.2 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A580 draws 175W versus the Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU's 300W — a 52.6% difference. The Arc A580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc A580) vs 500W (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 271mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 80°C.
| Feature | Arc A580 | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 175W-42% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 271mm | 267mm |
| Height | 132mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 70-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 68.9+68% | 40.9 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A580 costs 47.4% less ($161 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.4 (Arc A580) vs 36.1 (Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU) — the Arc A580 offers 86.7% better value. The Arc A580 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2018).
| Feature | Arc A580 | Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $179 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $179-47% | $340 |
| Performance per Dollar | 67.4+87% | 36.1 |
| Codename | DG2-512 | Vega 10 |
| Release | October 10 2023 | August 26 2018 |
| Ranking | #223 | #592 |
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