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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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc B580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB.
| Insight | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Xe2 Battlemage / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (272mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $120 versus $249 for the Arc B580, it costs 52% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 107% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+107%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($249) | ✅More affordable ($120) |
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 RTX 2060 12GB
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 RTX 2060 12GB
The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 7 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1470 MHz to 1650 MHz. It has 2176 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 184W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,935 points.
Graphics Performance
The Arc B580 scores 15,977 and the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB reaches 15,935 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc B580 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Arc B580) vs 2,176 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Raw compute: 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580) vs 7.181 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Boost clocks: 2670 MHz vs 1650 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (Arc B580) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) with 160 Tensor cores vs 272.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,977 | 15,935 |
| Architecture | Xe2 | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+18% | 2176 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.67 TFLOPS+90% | 7.181 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2670 MHz+62% | 1650 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+67% | 48 |
| TMUs | 160+18% | 136 |
| L1 Cache | 5 MB+138% | 2.1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+500% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 34+70% |
| Tensor Cores | 160 | 272+70% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 12 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 456 GB/s (Arc B580) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) — a 35.7% advantage for the Arc B580. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B580) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) — the Arc B580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 456 GB/s+36% | 336 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+500% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc B580) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe2 Media Engine (Arc B580) vs NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Decoder: Xe2 Media Engine vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Arc B580) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB).
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe2 Media Engine | NVENC 6.0 |
| Decoder | Xe2 Media Engine | PureVideo HD VP9 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc B580 draws 190W versus the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB's 184W — a 3.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B580) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 272mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 88°C.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W | 184W-3% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 550W-8% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 272mm | 229mm |
| Height | 115mm | 113mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-20% | 88°C |
| Perf/Watt | 84.1 | 86.6+3% |
Value Analysis
The Arc B580 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $249, while the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB launched at $470 and now averages $120. The GeForce RTX 2060 12GB costs 51.8% less ($129 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.2 (Arc B580) vs 132.8 (GeForce RTX 2060 12GB) — the GeForce RTX 2060 12GB offers 106.9% better value. The Arc B580 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2021).
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 2060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-47% | $470 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $249 | $120-52% |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.2 | 132.8+107% |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | TU106 |
| Release | December 13 2024 | December 7 2021 |
| Ranking | #132 | #133 |
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