Arc B580 vs GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

CPU

GPU

Arc B580

2024Core: 2670 MHzBoost: 2670 MHz

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GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022Core: 1515 MHzBoost: 1755 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc B580

12 GB 190

15,977

+34.4%

11,892

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GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 780

GeForce GTX TITAN Black

GeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1080

TITAN Xp

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Arc B580

2024

Why buy it

✅+34.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 34.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.2 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Xe2 Battlemage on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌46.2% higher power demand at 190W vs 130W.
❌15.7% longer card at 272mm vs 235mm.

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 190W, a 60W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 272mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,892 vs 15,977).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Arc B580 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 47.8 vs 64.2 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Arc B580

2024

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

2022

Why buy it

✅+34.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 34.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.2 vs 47.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Xe2 Battlemage on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 190W, a 60W reduction.
✅Measures 235mm instead of 272mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌46.2% higher power demand at 190W vs 130W.
❌15.7% longer card at 272mm vs 235mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (11,892 vs 15,977).
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Arc B580 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 47.8 vs 64.2 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Arc B580 better than GeForce RTX 3050 OEM?

Yes. Arc B580 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 34.4% higher PassMark G3D performance and 12 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2024 instead of 2022, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Arc B580 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2022, 34.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS Super Resolution. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Arc B580 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Arc B580 is in basically the same MSRP band at $249 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 34.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 34.4%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is GeForce RTX 3050 OEM still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 OEM is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $249 MSRP, even if Arc B580 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 B580 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	226 FPS	130 FPS
medium	212 FPS	113 FPS
high	191 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	149 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	119 FPS
medium	152 FPS	96 FPS
high	136 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	95 FPS	64 FPS
medium	80 FPS	57 FPS
high	68 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	33 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	412 FPS	239 FPS
medium	348 FPS	206 FPS
high	262 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	243 FPS	163 FPS
medium	207 FPS	135 FPS
high	165 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	88 FPS
medium	97 FPS	74 FPS
high	80 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	719 FPS	535 FPS
medium	575 FPS	428 FPS
high	479 FPS	357 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	539 FPS	401 FPS
medium	431 FPS	321 FPS
high	359 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	201 FPS
4K
low	359 FPS	268 FPS
medium	288 FPS	214 FPS
high	240 FPS	178 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	134 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
1080p
low	719 FPS	467 FPS
medium	575 FPS	414 FPS
high	479 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	268 FPS
1440p
low	539 FPS	372 FPS
medium	431 FPS	321 FPS
high	359 FPS	236 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	359 FPS	199 FPS
medium	288 FPS	175 FPS
high	240 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	125 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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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.

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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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 OEM gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Arc B580 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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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

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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

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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)

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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%

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Value Analysis

The Arc B580 launched at $249 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3050 OEM launched at $249. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 64.2 (Arc B580) vs 47.8 (GeForce RTX 3050 OEM) — the Arc B580 offers 34.3% better value. The Arc B580 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2022).