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Arc B570
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc B570 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2015). The Arc B570 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc B570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% 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 GeForce GTX 980 Ti.
| Insight | Arc B570 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Xe2 (2024) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (249mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $219 for the Arc B570, it costs 54% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 113.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc B570 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+113.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($219) | ✅More affordable ($100) |
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 B570 and GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Arc B570
The Arc B570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 16 2025. It features the Xe2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2500 MHz to 2500 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,060 points. Launch price was $219.
GeForce GTX 980 Ti
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 2 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1075 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,711 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The Arc B570 scores 14,060 and the GeForce GTX 980 Ti reaches 13,711 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc B570 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce GTX 980 Ti uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Arc B570) vs 2,816 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Raw compute: 11.52 TFLOPS (Arc B570) vs 6.06 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Boost clocks: 2500 MHz vs 1075 MHz.
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,060+3% | 13,711 |
| Architecture | Xe2 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2816+22% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.52 TFLOPS+90% | 6.06 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2500 MHz+133% | 1075 MHz |
| ROPs | 80 | 96+20% |
| TMUs | 144 | 176+22% |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB+350% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+500% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc B570 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 980 Ti has 6 GB. The Arc B570 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 380 GB/s (Arc B570) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) — a 13.1% advantage for the Arc B570. Bus width: 160-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B570) vs 3 MB (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) — the Arc B570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 380 GB/s+13% | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 160-bit | 384-bit+140% |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+500% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc B570) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Intel Xe Media (Arc B570) vs NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Decoder: Intel Xe Media vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Arc B570) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980 Ti).
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Intel Xe Media | NVENC 3.0 |
| Decoder | Intel Xe Media | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc B570 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 980 Ti's 250W — a 50% difference. The Arc B570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B570) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 249mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-40% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 600W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 249mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 93.7+71% | 54.8 |
Value Analysis
The Arc B570 launched at $219 MSRP and currently averages $219, while the GeForce GTX 980 Ti launched at $649 and now averages $100. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti costs 54.3% less ($119 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.2 (Arc B570) vs 137.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 980 Ti offers 113.6% better value. The Arc B570 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2015).
| Feature | Arc B570 | GeForce GTX 980 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $219-66% | $649 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $219 | $100-54% |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.2 | 137.1+114% |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | GM200 |
| Release | January 16 2025 | June 2 2015 |
| Ranking | #169 | #179 |
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