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Arc B580
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Performance Per Dollar Arc B580
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc B580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 7600S.
| Insight | Arc B580 | Radeon RX 7600S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Xe2 Battlemage / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (272mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Arc B580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $249 versus $250 for the Radeon RX 7600S, it costs 0% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 3.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc B580 | Radeon RX 7600S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($249) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) |
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 RX 7600S
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 RX 7600S
The Radeon RX 7600S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,553 points.
Graphics Performance
The Arc B580 scores 15,977 and the Radeon RX 7600S reaches 15,553 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc B580 is built on Xe2 while the Radeon RX 7600S uses RDNA 3.0, both on 5 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Arc B580) vs 1,792 (Radeon RX 7600S). Raw compute: 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580) vs 15.77 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600S). Boost clocks: 2670 MHz vs 2200 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (Arc B580) vs 28 (Radeon RX 7600S) with 160 Tensor cores.
| Feature | Arc B580 | Radeon RX 7600S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,977+3% | 15,553 |
| Architecture | Xe2 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+43% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.67 TFLOPS | 15.77 TFLOPS+15% |
| Boost Clock | 2670 MHz+21% | 2200 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+25% | 64 |
| TMUs | 160+43% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 5 MB+900% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+800% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 28+40% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600S is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. 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.
| Feature | Arc B580 | Radeon RX 7600S |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| 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 RX 7600S 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 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600S) — a 78.1% advantage for the Arc B580. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B580) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600S) — the Arc B580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc B580 | Radeon RX 7600S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 456 GB/s+78% | 256 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+800% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc B580) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 7600S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc B580 | Radeon RX 7600S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe2 Media Engine (Arc B580) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600S). Decoder: Xe2 Media Engine vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Arc B580) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7600S).
| Feature | Arc B580 | Radeon RX 7600S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe2 Media Engine | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | Xe2 Media Engine | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc B580 draws 190W versus the Radeon RX 7600S's 75W — a 86.8% difference. The Radeon RX 7600S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B580) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7600S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Arc B580 | Radeon RX 7600S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W | 75W-61% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W-8% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 272mm | — |
| Height | 115mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-18% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 84.1 | 207.4+147% |
Value Analysis
The Arc B580 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $249, while the Radeon RX 7600S launched at $269 and now averages $250. The Arc B580 costs 0.4% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.2 (Arc B580) vs 62.2 (Radeon RX 7600S) — the Arc B580 offers 3.2% better value. The Arc B580 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).
| Feature | Arc B580 | Radeon RX 7600S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-7% | $269 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $249 | $250 |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.2+3% | 62.2 |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | Navi 33 |
| Release | December 13 2024 | January 4 2023 |
| Ranking | #132 | #139 |
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