Arc A580 vs Radeon RX 5600

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Arc A580

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

108%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

103%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

102%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

102%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

102%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

101%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

100%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

100%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

99%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

98%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

97%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

97%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

95%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

95%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

95%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

94%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

94%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

92%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

92%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

91%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

90%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 5600

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

113%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

100%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Arc A580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5600.

Insight	Arc A580	Radeon RX 5600
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) / 6nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (271mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 5600 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $179 for the Arc A580, it costs 16% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 16.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Arc A580	Radeon RX 5600
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+16.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($179)	✅More affordable ($150)

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.

Arc A580 Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 5600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A580 and Radeon RX 5600

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 RX 5600

The Radeon RX 5600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,753 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A580 scores 12,060 and the Radeon RX 5600 reaches 11,753 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A580 is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon RX 5600 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 6 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A580) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS (Arc A580) vs 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 1265 MHz.

Feature	Arc A580	Radeon RX 5600
G3D Mark Score	12,060+3%	11,753
Architecture	Generation 12.7	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	6 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	3072+33%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.29 TFLOPS+111%	5.829 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2000 MHz+58%	1265 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	192+33%	144
L2 Cache	8 MB+167%	3 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc A580	Radeon RX 5600
Upscaling Tech	XeSS	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A580 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5600 has 6 GB. The Arc A580 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Arc A580) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600) — a 77.8% advantage for the Arc A580. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A580) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600) — the Arc A580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A580	Radeon RX 5600
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	512 GB/s+78%	288 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB+167%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A580) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A580	Radeon RX 5600
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A580) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A580) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600).

Feature	Arc A580	Radeon RX 5600
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	VCN 2.0
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	VCN 2.0
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A580 draws 175W versus the Radeon RX 5600's 150W — a 15.4% difference. The Radeon RX 5600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc A580) vs 500W (Radeon RX 5600). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 271mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 80°C.

Feature	Arc A580	Radeon RX 5600
TDP	175W	150W-14%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	271mm	241mm
Height	132mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	68.9	78.4+14%

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Value Analysis

The Arc A580 launched at $179 MSRP and currently averages $179, while the Radeon RX 5600 launched at $229 and now averages $150. The Radeon RX 5600 costs 16.2% less ($29 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 67.4 (Arc A580) vs 78.4 (Radeon RX 5600) — the Radeon RX 5600 offers 16.3% better value. The Arc A580 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2020).