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Arc B580
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar Arc B580
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc B580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 34.4% 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 RTX 3050 OEM.
| Insight | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+34.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-34.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Xe2 Battlemage / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (272mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $249 for the Arc B580, it costs 40% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 23.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+23.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($249) | ✅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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Arc B580 and GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
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 3050 OEM
The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1755 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,892 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Arc B580 scores 15,977 versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 11,892 — the Arc B580 leads by 34.4%. The Arc B580 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Arc B580) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Raw compute: 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580) vs 8.986 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Boost clocks: 2670 MHz vs 1755 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (Arc B580) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) with 160 Tensor cores vs 80.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,977+34% | 11,892 |
| Architecture | Xe2 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.67 TFLOPS+52% | 8.986 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2670 MHz+52% | 1755 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+150% | 32 |
| TMUs | 160+100% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 5 MB+100% | 2.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+800% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 20 |
| Tensor Cores | 160+100% | 80 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Arc B580 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM 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 224 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — a 103.6% advantage for the Arc B580. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B580) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the Arc B580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 456 GB/s+104% | 224 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+800% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc B580) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe2 Media Engine (Arc B580) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Decoder: Xe2 Media Engine vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Arc B580) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM).
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe2 Media Engine | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | Xe2 Media Engine | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc B580 draws 190W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM's 130W — a 37.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B580) vs 450W (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 272mm vs 235mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W | 130W-32% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 450W-25% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 272mm | 235mm |
| Height | 115mm | 124mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 84.1 | 91.5+9% |
Value Analysis
The Arc B580 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $249, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249 and now averages $150. The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM costs 39.8% less ($99 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.2 (Arc B580) vs 79.3 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM offers 23.5% better value. The Arc B580 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 3050 OEM |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $249 | $150-40% |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.2 | 79.3+24% |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | GA106 |
| Release | December 13 2024 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #132 | #224 |
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