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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 4070
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 68.5% 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 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-68.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+68.5%) |
| 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 (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (272mm) | Standard Size (304mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Arc B580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $249 versus $550 for the GeForce RTX 4070, it costs 55% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 31.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+31.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($249) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550) |
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.
Path of Exile 2
Counter-Strike 2
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Arc B580 and GeForce RTX 4070
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 4070
The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Arc B580 scores 15,977 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 68.5%. The Arc B580 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Arc B580) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 2670 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (Arc B580) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 4070) with 160 Tensor cores vs 184.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,977 | 26,919+68% |
| Architecture | Xe2 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 5888+130% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.67 TFLOPS | 29.15 TFLOPS+113% |
| Boost Clock | 2670 MHz+8% | 2475 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+25% | 64 |
| TMUs | 160 | 184+15% |
| L1 Cache | 5 MB | 5.8 MB+16% |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB | 36 MB+100% |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 46+130% |
| Tensor Cores | 160 | 184+15% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 12 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 456 GB/s (Arc B580) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070) — a 10.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B580) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 456 GB/s | 504 GB/s+11% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB | 36 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc B580) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). 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 4070).
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe2 Media Engine | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| 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 4070's 200W — a 5.1% difference. The Arc B580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B580) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 272mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W-5% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 600W-8% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 272mm | 304mm |
| Height | 115mm | 137mm |
| Slots | 2-33% | 3 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 84.1 | 134.6+60% |
Value Analysis
The Arc B580 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $249, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599 and now averages $550. The Arc B580 costs 54.7% less ($301 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 64.2 (Arc B580) vs 48.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the Arc B580 offers 31.3% better value. The Arc B580 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).
| Feature | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 4070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-58% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $249-55% | $550 |
| Performance per Dollar | 64.2+31% | 48.9 |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | AD104 |
| Release | December 13 2024 | April 12 2023 |
| Ranking | #132 | #32 |
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