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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 Radeon VII is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (16 GB vs 12 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc B580.
| Insight | Arc B580 | Radeon VII |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Xe2 Battlemage / 5nm) | GCN 5.1 (2018−2022) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (272mm) | Standard Size (280mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Arc B580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $249 versus $300 for the Radeon VII, it costs 17% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 18% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc B580 | Radeon VII |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+18%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($249) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Arc B580 and Radeon VII
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 VII
The Radeon VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 7 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1750 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,308 points. Launch price was $699.
Graphics Performance
The Arc B580 scores 15,977 and the Radeon VII reaches 16,308 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc B580 is built on Xe2 while the Radeon VII uses GCN 5.1, both on 5 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Arc B580) vs 3,840 (Radeon VII). Raw compute: 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580) vs 13.44 TFLOPS (Radeon VII). Boost clocks: 2670 MHz vs 1750 MHz.
| Feature | Arc B580 | Radeon VII |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,977 | 16,308+2% |
| Architecture | Xe2 | GCN 5.1 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3840+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.67 TFLOPS+2% | 13.44 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2670 MHz+53% | 1750 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+25% | 64 |
| TMUs | 160 | 240+50% |
| L1 Cache | 5 MB+432% | 0.94 MB |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+350% | 4 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc B580 | Radeon VII |
|---|---|---|
| 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 VII has 16 GB. The Radeon VII offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 456 GB/s (Arc B580) vs 1024 GB/s (Radeon VII) — a 124.6% advantage for the Radeon VII. Bus width: 192-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B580) vs 4 MB (Radeon VII) — the Arc B580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc B580 | Radeon VII |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 456 GB/s | 1024 GB/s+125% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 4096-bit+2033% |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+350% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc B580) vs 12.1 (Radeon VII). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc B580 | Radeon VII |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe2 Media Engine (Arc B580) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon VII). 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 VII).
| Feature | Arc B580 | Radeon VII |
|---|---|---|
| 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 VII's 295W — a 43.3% difference. The Arc B580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B580) vs 750W (Radeon VII). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 272mm vs 280mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 89°C.
| Feature | Arc B580 | Radeon VII |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W-36% | 295W |
| Recommended PSU | 600W-20% | 750W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 272mm | 280mm |
| Height | 115mm | 125mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-21% | 89°C |
| Perf/Watt | 84.1+52% | 55.3 |
Value Analysis
The Arc B580 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $249, while the Radeon VII launched at $699 and now averages $300. The Arc B580 costs 17% less ($51 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.2 (Arc B580) vs 54.4 (Radeon VII) — the Arc B580 offers 18% better value. The Arc B580 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).
| Feature | Arc B580 | Radeon VII |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-64% | $699 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $249-17% | $300 |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.2+18% | 54.4 |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | Vega 20 |
| Release | December 13 2024 | February 7 2019 |
| Ranking | #132 | #125 |
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