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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 RTX A5000 Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The RTX A5000 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% 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 | RTX A5000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Xe2 Battlemage / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (16 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (272mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX A5000 Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 RTX A5000 Mobile
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.
RTX A5000 Mobile
The RTX A5000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1575 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,340 points.
Graphics Performance
The Arc B580 scores 15,977 and the RTX A5000 Mobile reaches 16,340 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc B580 is built on Xe2 while the RTX A5000 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Arc B580) vs 6,144 (RTX A5000 Mobile). Raw compute: 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580) vs 19.35 TFLOPS (RTX A5000 Mobile). Boost clocks: 2670 MHz vs 1575 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (Arc B580) vs 48 (RTX A5000 Mobile) with 160 Tensor cores vs 192.
| Feature | Arc B580 | RTX A5000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,977 | 16,340+2% |
| Architecture | Xe2 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 6144+140% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 13.67 TFLOPS | 19.35 TFLOPS+42% |
| Boost Clock | 2670 MHz+70% | 1575 MHz |
| ROPs | 80 | 96+20% |
| TMUs | 160 | 192+20% |
| L1 Cache | 5 MB | 6 MB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+350% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 20 | 48+140% |
| Tensor Cores | 160 | 192+20% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc B580 | RTX A5000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc B580 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A5000 Mobile has 16 GB. The RTX A5000 Mobile offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B580) vs 4 MB (RTX A5000 Mobile) — the Arc B580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc B580 | RTX A5000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB+350% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc B580) vs 12.2 (RTX A5000 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc B580 | RTX A5000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe2 Media Engine (Arc B580) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A5000 Mobile). 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 (Decode) (RTX A5000 Mobile).
| Feature | Arc B580 | RTX A5000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe2 Media Engine | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | Xe2 Media Engine | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc B580 draws 190W versus the RTX A5000 Mobile's 150W — a 23.5% difference. The RTX A5000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B580) vs 650W (RTX A5000 Mobile). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 272mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Arc B580 | RTX A5000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 190W | 150W-21% |
| 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-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 84.1 | 108.9+29% |
Value Analysis
The Arc B580 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2021).
| Feature | Arc B580 | RTX A5000 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $249 | — |
| Codename | BMG-G21 | GA104 |
| Release | December 13 2024 | April 12 2021 |
| Ranking | #132 | #124 |
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