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Arc B580
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Arc B580
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Arc B580.
| Insight | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6.4%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Xe2 Battlemage / 5nm) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (272mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Arc B580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $249 versus $289 for the GeForce RTX 3060, it costs 14% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 9.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+9.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($249) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($289) |
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 GeForce RTX 3060
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.
GeForce RTX 3060
The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Arc B580 scores 15,977 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 6.4%. The Arc B580 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Arc B580) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 2670 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (Arc B580) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 160 Tensor cores vs 112.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,977 | 16,995+6% |
| Architecture | Xe2 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3584+40% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.67 TFLOPS+7% | 12.74 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2670 MHz+50% | 1777 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+67% | 48 |
| TMUs | 160+43% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 5 MB+43% | 3.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+500% | 3 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 28+40% |
| Tensor Cores | 160+43% | 112 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | DLSS 2.0 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 12 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 456 GB/s (Arc B580) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 26.7% advantage for the Arc B580. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B580) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Arc B580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 456 GB/s+27% | 360 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+500% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc B580) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe2 Media Engine (Arc B580) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: Xe2 Media Engine vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Arc B580) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe2 Media Engine | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | Xe2 Media Engine | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc B580 draws 190W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 11.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B580) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 272mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W | 170W-11% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 550W-8% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 272mm | 242mm |
| Height | 115mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 84.1 | 100.0+19% |
Value Analysis
The Arc B580 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $249, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329 and now averages $289. The Arc B580 costs 13.8% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.2 (Arc B580) vs 58.8 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Arc B580 offers 9.2% better value. The Arc B580 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2021).
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-24% | $329 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $249-14% | $289 |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.2+9% | 58.8 |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | GA106 |
| Release | December 13 2024 | January 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #132 | #114 |
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