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Arc B580
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About G3D Mark
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Performance Per Dollar Arc B580
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 41.8% 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 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-41.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+41.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Xe2 Battlemage / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (8 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 $380 for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, it costs 34% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 7.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+7.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($249) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) |
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 4060 Ti
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 4060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Arc B580 scores 15,977 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 41.8%. The Arc B580 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Arc B580) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2670 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (Arc B580) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) with 160 Tensor cores vs 136.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,977 | 22,651+42% |
| Architecture | Xe2 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 4352+70% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.67 TFLOPS | 22.06 TFLOPS+61% |
| Boost Clock | 2670 MHz+5% | 2535 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+67% | 48 |
| TMUs | 160+18% | 136 |
| L1 Cache | 5 MB+16% | 4.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB | 32 MB+78% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 34+70% |
| Tensor Cores | 160+18% | 136 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. 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 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | DLSS 3.5 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | DLSS 3.0 (Native) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | Yes (DLSS 3.5) |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc B580 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — a 58.3% advantage for the Arc B580. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B580) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 456 GB/s+58% | 288 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB | 32 MB+78% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc B580) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+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 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: Xe2 Media Engine vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Arc B580) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe2 Media Engine | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | Xe2 Media Engine | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc B580 draws 190W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 17.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B580) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 272mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W | 160W-16% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 550W-8% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 272mm | 240mm |
| Height | 115mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | 70°C |
| Perf/Watt | 84.1 | 141.6+68% |
Value Analysis
The Arc B580 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $249, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $380. The Arc B580 costs 34.5% less ($131 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.2 (Arc B580) vs 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the Arc B580 offers 7.7% better value. The Arc B580 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-38% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $249-34% | $380 |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.2+8% | 59.6 |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | AD106 |
| Release | December 13 2024 | May 18 2023 |
| Ranking | #132 | #59 |
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