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Arc B580
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar Arc B580
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro Vega II
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc B580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (12 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Vega II.
| Insight | Arc B580 | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Xe2 Battlemage / 5nm) | GCN 5.1 (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (272mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Arc B580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $249 versus $1,800 for the Radeon Pro Vega II, it costs 86% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 640.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc B580 | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+640.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($249) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800) |
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 Radeon Pro Vega II
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.
Radeon Pro Vega II
The Radeon Pro Vega II is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 3 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1574 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 475W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,597 points. Launch price was $2,199.
Graphics Performance
The Arc B580 scores 15,977 and the Radeon Pro Vega II reaches 15,597 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc B580 is built on Xe2 while the Radeon Pro Vega II uses GCN 5.1, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Arc B580) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Raw compute: 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580) vs 14.09 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega II). Boost clocks: 2670 MHz vs 1720 MHz.
| Feature | Arc B580 | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,977+2% | 15,597 |
| Architecture | Xe2 | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 4096+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.67 TFLOPS | 14.09 TFLOPS+3% |
| Boost Clock | 2670 MHz+55% | 1720 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+25% | 64 |
| TMUs | 160 | 256+60% |
| L1 Cache | 5 MB+400% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+350% | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc B580 | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc B580 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega II has 0 MB. The Arc B580 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 456 GB/s (Arc B580) vs 864 GB/s (Radeon Pro Vega II) — a 89.5% advantage for the Radeon Pro Vega II. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B580) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega II) — the Arc B580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc B580 | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 456 GB/s | 864 GB/s+89% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 384-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+350% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc B580) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | Arc B580 | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe2 Media Engine (Arc B580) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Decoder: Xe2 Media Engine vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Arc B580) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega II).
| Feature | Arc B580 | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe2 Media Engine | VCE 4.1 |
| Decoder | Xe2 Media Engine | UVD 7.2 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc B580 draws 190W versus the Radeon Pro Vega II's 475W — a 85.7% difference. The Arc B580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B580) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega II). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 272mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Arc B580 | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W-60% | 475W |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 272mm | 267mm |
| Height | 115mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 2-50% | 4 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-18% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 84.1+156% | 32.8 |
Value Analysis
The Arc B580 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $249, while the Radeon Pro Vega II launched at $2199 and now averages $1800. The Arc B580 costs 86.2% less ($1551 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.2 (Arc B580) vs 8.7 (Radeon Pro Vega II) — the Arc B580 offers 637.9% better value. The Arc B580 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).
| Feature | Arc B580 | Radeon Pro Vega II |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-89% | $2199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $249-86% | $1800 |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.2+638% | 8.7 |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | Vega 20 |
| Release | December 13 2024 | June 3 2019 |
| Ranking | #132 | #138 |
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