
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.
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
2024Why buy it
- ✅Costs $550 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
- ✅Delivers 62.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.2 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
- ✅Draws 190W instead of 285W, a 95W reduction.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,977 vs 31,578).
- ❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
- ❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
2023Why buy it
- ✅+97.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- ✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
- ✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- ❌220.9% HIGHER MSRP$799 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 39.5 vs 64.2 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
- ❌50% higher power demand at 285W vs 190W.
Arc B580
2024GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
2023Why buy it
- ✅Costs $550 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
- ✅Delivers 62.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.2 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
- ✅Draws 190W instead of 285W, a 95W reduction.
Why buy it
- ✅+97.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
- ✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
- ✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,977 vs 31,578).
- ❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
- ❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
Trade-offs
- ❌220.9% HIGHER MSRP$799 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 39.5 vs 64.2 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
- ❌50% higher power demand at 285W vs 190W.
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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.

Path of Exile 2
| Preset | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 226 FPS | 188 FPS |
| medium | 212 FPS | 171 FPS |
| high | 191 FPS | 155 FPS |
| ultra | 149 FPS | 135 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 183 FPS | 151 FPS |
| medium | 152 FPS | 125 FPS |
| high | 136 FPS | 111 FPS |
| ultra | 111 FPS | 102 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 95 FPS | 92 FPS |
| medium | 80 FPS | 79 FPS |
| high | 68 FPS | 66 FPS |
| ultra | 60 FPS | 59 FPS |

Counter-Strike 2
| Preset | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 412 FPS | 664 FPS |
| medium | 348 FPS | 539 FPS |
| high | 262 FPS | 415 FPS |
| ultra | 204 FPS | 366 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 243 FPS | 496 FPS |
| medium | 207 FPS | 400 FPS |
| high | 165 FPS | 329 FPS |
| ultra | 132 FPS | 269 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 119 FPS | 250 FPS |
| medium | 97 FPS | 211 FPS |
| high | 80 FPS | 187 FPS |
| ultra | 62 FPS | 159 FPS |

League of Legends
| Preset | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 719 FPS | 921 FPS |
| medium | 575 FPS | 742 FPS |
| high | 479 FPS | 652 FPS |
| ultra | 359 FPS | 569 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 539 FPS | 720 FPS |
| medium | 431 FPS | 578 FPS |
| high | 359 FPS | 497 FPS |
| ultra | 270 FPS | 427 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 359 FPS | 498 FPS |
| medium | 288 FPS | 403 FPS |
| high | 240 FPS | 352 FPS |
| ultra | 180 FPS | 296 FPS |

Valorant
| Preset | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p | ||
| low | 719 FPS | 879 FPS |
| medium | 575 FPS | 731 FPS |
| high | 479 FPS | 664 FPS |
| ultra | 359 FPS | 600 FPS |
| 1440p | ||
| low | 539 FPS | 706 FPS |
| medium | 431 FPS | 585 FPS |
| high | 359 FPS | 514 FPS |
| ultra | 270 FPS | 460 FPS |
| 4K | ||
| low | 359 FPS | 477 FPS |
| medium | 288 FPS | 408 FPS |
| high | 240 FPS | 366 FPS |
| ultra | 180 FPS | 324 FPS |
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Arc B580 and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

Arc B580
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 4070 Ti
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Arc B580 scores 15,977 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 97.6%. The Arc B580 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Arc B580) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Boost clocks: 2670 MHz vs 2610 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (Arc B580) vs 60 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) with 160 Tensor cores vs 240.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,977 | 31,578+98% |
| Architecture | Xe2 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 7680+200% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.67 TFLOPS | 40.09 TFLOPS+193% |
| Boost Clock | 2670 MHz+2% | 2610 MHz |
| ROPs | 80 | 80 |
| TMUs | 160 | 240+50% |
| L1 Cache | 5 MB | 7.5 MB+50% |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB | 48 MB+167% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 60+200% |
| Tensor Cores | 160 | 240+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Arc B580 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti 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 4070 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 12 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 456 GB/s (Arc B580) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — a 10.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B580) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 456 GB/s | 504 GB/s+11% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB | 48 MB+167% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc B580) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| 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 (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Decoder: Xe2 Media Engine vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Arc B580) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe2 Media Engine | NVENC (8th Gen) |
| Decoder | Xe2 Media Engine | NVDEC (5th Gen) |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc B580 draws 190W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 40% difference. The Arc B580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B580) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 272mm vs 285mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W-33% | 285W |
| Recommended PSU | 600W-14% | 700W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 272mm | 285mm |
| Height | 115mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 84.1 | 110.8+32% |
Value Analysis
The Arc B580 launched at $249 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799. The Arc B580 costs 68.8% less ($550 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 64.2 (Arc B580) vs 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the Arc B580 offers 62.5% better value. The Arc B580 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-69% | $799 |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.2+63% | 39.5 |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | AD104 |
| Release | December 13 2024 | January 3 2023 |
| Ranking | #132 | #11 |
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