Arc B580 vs GeForce RTX 4060

CPU

GPU

Arc B580

2024Core: 2670 MHzBoost: 2670 MHz

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GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

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Arc B580 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Performance Spectrum

Arc B580

12 GB 190

15,977

0.0%

19,548

+22.4%

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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.

Arc B580 vs GeForce RTX 4060 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Arc B580 vs GeForce RTX 4060: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Arc B580

2024

Why buy it

✅13.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,977 vs 19,548).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌65.2% higher power demand at 190W vs 115W.
❌13.3% longer card at 272mm vs 240mm.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅+22.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 190W, a 75W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 272mm, a 32mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Arc B580 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Arc B580 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 13.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce RTX 4060 instead at 19,548 vs 15,977, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while Arc B580 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support and 24 vs 20 ray-tracing units. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $50 more expensive on MSRP at $299 vs $249, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 1.9% (65.4 vs 64.2), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. Arc B580 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

Arc B580 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc B580 scores 15,977 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 22.4%. The Arc B580 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Arc B580) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 2670 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (Arc B580) vs 24 (GeForce RTX 4060) with 160 Tensor cores vs 96.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score	15,977	19,548+22%
Architecture	Xe2	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	3072+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.67 TFLOPS	15.11 TFLOPS+11%
Boost Clock	2670 MHz+9%	2460 MHz
ROPs	80+67%	48
TMUs	160+67%	96
L1 Cache	5 MB+67%	3 MB
L2 Cache	18 MB	24 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	24+20%
Tensor Cores	160+67%	96

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The Arc B580 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Arc B580 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc B580 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 carries 8 GB. Arc B580 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 456 GB/s (Arc B580) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 67.6% advantage for the Arc B580. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the Arc B580 and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B580) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	456 GB/s+68%	272 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	18 MB	24 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc B580) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
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 NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: Xe2 Media Engine vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Arc B580) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060
Encoder	Xe2 Media Engine	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	Xe2 Media Engine	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc B580 draws 190W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 49.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B580) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 272mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 73°C.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060
TDP	190W	115W-39%
Recommended PSU	600W	550W-8%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	272mm	240mm
Height	115mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-4%	73°C
Perf/Watt	84.1	170.0+102%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Arc B580 came in at $249, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299. On MSRP, Arc B580 was 16.7% cheaper ($50 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 64.2 (Arc B580) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 1.9% better value. The newer card here is Arc B580 (2024 vs 2023).

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP	$249-17%	$299
Performance per Dollar	64.2	65.4+2%
Codename	BMG-G21	AD107
Release	December 13 2024	May 18 2023
Ranking	#132	#84

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