Arc B580 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

CPU

GPU

Arc B580

2024Core: 2670 MHzBoost: 2670 MHz

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GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

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Arc B580 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Performance Spectrum

Arc B580

12 GB 190

15,977

0.0%

22,651

+41.8%

GeForce GTX TITAN X

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

TITAN RTX

GeForce RTX 3080

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

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 Ti 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 Ti: 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

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 13% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.2 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌18.8% higher power demand at 190W vs 160W.
❌13.3% longer card at 272mm vs 240mm.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅9.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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 160W instead of 190W, a 30W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 272mm, a 32mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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60.2% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 56.8 vs 64.2 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 9.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 41.8% in PassMark G3D (22,651 vs 15,977), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 34 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?

Arc B580 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $150 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $399, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 13% (64.2 vs 56.8), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and lighter 1440p, Arc B580 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and strong 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has the stronger long-term case.

Arc B580 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc B580 scores 15,977 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 41.8%. The Arc B580 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Arc B580) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2670 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (Arc B580) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) with 160 Tensor cores vs 136.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	15,977	22,651+42%
Architecture	Xe2	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	4352+70%
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.67 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+61%
Boost Clock	2670 MHz+5%	2535 MHz
ROPs	80+67%	48
TMUs	160+18%	136
L1 Cache	5 MB+16%	4.3 MB
L2 Cache	18 MB	32 MB+78%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	34+70%
Tensor Cores	160+18%	136

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 Ti 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 Ti
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 Ti 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 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — a 58.3% advantage for the Arc B580. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the Arc B580 and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B580) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	456 GB/s+58%	288 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	18 MB	32 MB+78%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc B580) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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 4060 Ti). 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 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc B580 draws 190W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 17.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B580) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 272mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
TDP	190W	160W-16%
Recommended PSU	600W	550W-8%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	272mm	240mm
Height	115mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	70°C
Perf/Watt	84.1	141.6+68%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Arc B580 came in at $249, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399. On MSRP, Arc B580 was 37.6% cheaper ($150 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 64.2 (Arc B580) vs 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the Arc B580 offers 13% better value. The newer card here is Arc B580 (2024 vs 2023).

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
MSRP	$249-38%	$399
Performance per Dollar	64.2+13%	56.8
Codename	BMG-G21	AD106
Release	December 13 2024	May 18 2023
Ranking	#132	#59

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