Arc B580 vs Radeon RX 8050S

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GPU

Arc B580

2024Core: 2670 MHzBoost: 2670 MHz

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Radeon RX 8050S

2025Boost: 2800 MHz

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Arc B580 vs Radeon RX 8050S Performance Spectrum

Arc B580

12 GB 190

15,977

0.0%

16,167

+1.2%

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 Radeon RX 8050S FPS Benchmarks

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Arc B580 vs Radeon RX 8050S: 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

✅236.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $151 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅Delivers 58.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.2 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $400 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs Unknown).
✅Better long-term bet: Xe2 Battlemage on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌245.5% higher power demand at 190W vs 55W.

Radeon RX 8050S

2025

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅Draws 55W instead of 190W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Arc B580 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Arc B580 is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
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60.6% HIGHER MSRP
$400 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.4 vs 64.2 G3D/$ ($400 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

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 236.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward Radeon RX 8050S instead at 16,167 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?

Arc B580 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs Unknown of VRAM, a 5nm process instead of Unknown node, and 20 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Arc B580 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $151 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $400, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 58.8% (64.2 vs 40.4), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

Arc B580 vs Radeon RX 8050S 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.

Radeon RX 8050S

The Radeon RX 8050S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2800 MHz. It has 32 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,167 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc B580 scores 15,977 and the Radeon RX 8050S reaches 16,167 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. Shader units: 2,560 (Arc B580) vs 32 (Radeon RX 8050S). Boost clocks: 2670 MHz vs 2800 MHz.

Feature	Arc B580	Radeon RX 8050S
G3D Mark Score	15,977	16,167+1%
Shading Units	2560+7900%	32
Boost Clock	2670 MHz	2800 MHz+5%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 8050S is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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.

Feature	Arc B580	Radeon RX 8050S
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc B580 has 12 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 8050S carries 0 MB. Arc B580 gives you 100+% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 456 GB/s (Arc B580) vs 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon RX 8050S) — a 78.1% advantage for the Arc B580. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the Arc B580 and System Shared on the Radeon RX 8050S.

Feature	Arc B580	Radeon RX 8050S
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	none
Memory Type	GDDR6	LPDDR5X (Shared)
Memory Bandwidth	456 GB/s+78%	256 GB/s (Max)
Bus Width	192-bit	System Shared

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc B580) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 8050S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc B580	Radeon RX 8050S
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe2 Media Engine (Arc B580) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon RX 8050S). Decoder: Xe2 Media Engine vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Arc B580) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 8050S).

Feature	Arc B580	Radeon RX 8050S
Encoder	Xe2 Media Engine	VCN 4.5
Decoder	Xe2 Media Engine	VCN 4.5
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 Radeon RX 8050S's 55W — a 110.2% difference. The Radeon RX 8050S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B580) vs 650W (Radeon RX 8050S). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 272mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Arc B580	Radeon RX 8050S
TDP	190W	55W-71%
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	272mm	0mm
Height	115mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	84.1	293.9+249%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Arc B580 came in at $249, while the Radeon RX 8050S launched at $400. On MSRP, Arc B580 was 37.8% cheaper ($151 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 64.2 (Arc B580) vs 40.4 (Radeon RX 8050S) — the Arc B580 offers 58.9% better value. The newer card here is Radeon RX 8050S (2025 vs 2024).

Feature	Arc B580	Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP	$249-38%	$400
Performance per Dollar	64.2+59%	40.4
Codename	BMG-G21	—
Release	December 13 2024	January 6 2025
Ranking	#132	#149

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