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Arc B580
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Performance Per Dollar Arc B580
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 8050S
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 8050S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc B580 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Arc B580 | Radeon RX 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.2%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Xe2 Battlemage / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 3.5 / Standard Node) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck |
| 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 $400 for the Radeon RX 8050S, it costs 38% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 58.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc B580 | Radeon RX 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+58.8%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($249) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) |
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 8050S
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.
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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc B580 | Radeon RX 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 RX 8050S 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 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon RX 8050S) — a 78.1% advantage for the Arc B580. Bus width: 192-bit vs System Shared.
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
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% |
Value Analysis
The Arc B580 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $249, while the Radeon RX 8050S launched at $400 and now averages $400. The Arc B580 costs 37.8% less ($151 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.2 (Arc B580) vs 40.4 (Radeon RX 8050S) — the Arc B580 offers 58.9% better value. The Radeon RX 8050S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2024).
| Feature | Arc B580 | Radeon RX 8050S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-38% | $400 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $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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