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Arc B580
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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 B580
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc B580 is significantly newer (2024 vs 2016). The Arc B580 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc B580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel).
| Insight | Arc B580 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Xe2 Battlemage / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (272mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc B580 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 B580 and GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
Arc B580
The Arc B580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 13 2024. It features the Xe2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2670 MHz to 2670 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 190W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,977 points. Launch price was $249.
GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 15 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1771 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,614 points. Launch price was $499.99.
Graphics Performance
The Arc B580 scores 15,977 and the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) reaches 15,614 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc B580 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Arc B580) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Raw compute: 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580) vs 9.068 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2670 MHz vs 1771 MHz.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,977+2% | 15,614 |
| Architecture | Xe2 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.67 TFLOPS+51% | 9.068 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2670 MHz+51% | 1771 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+25% | 64 |
| TMUs | 160 | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 5 MB+432% | 0.94 MB |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+800% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B580 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) has 8 GB. The Arc B580 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 456 GB/s (Arc B580) vs 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) — a 42.5% advantage for the Arc B580. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B580) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) — the Arc B580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 456 GB/s+43% | 320 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+800% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc B580) vs 12.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe2 Media Engine (Arc B580) vs NVENC 5.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Decoder: Xe2 Media Engine vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Arc B580) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)).
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe2 Media Engine | NVENC 5.0 |
| Decoder | Xe2 Media Engine | PureVideo HD VP8 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc B580 draws 190W versus the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)'s 150W — a 23.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B580) vs 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 272mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W | 150W-21% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W-8% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 272mm | 0mm |
| Height | 115mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-18% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 84.1 | 104.1+24% |
Value Analysis
The Arc B580 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2016).
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $249 | — |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | GP104 |
| Release | December 13 2024 | August 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #132 | #180 |
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