GeForce GTX 1080 vs Arc B580
GeForce GTX 1080
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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
Performance Per Dollar Arc B580
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc B580 is significantly newer (2024 vs 2016). The Arc B580 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc B580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1080.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1080 | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Xe2 Battlemage / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (272mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1080 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $91 versus $249 for the Arc B580, it costs 63% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 167.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1080 | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+167.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($91) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($249) |
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 GeForce GTX 1080 and Arc B580
GeForce GTX 1080
The GeForce GTX 1080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,609 points. Launch price was $599.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1080 scores 15,609 and the Arc B580 reaches 15,977 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1080 is built on Pascal while the Arc B580 uses Xe2, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 2,560 (Arc B580). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 2670 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,609 | 15,977+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Xe2 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.873 TFLOPS | 13.67 TFLOPS+54% |
| Boost Clock | 1733 MHz | 2670 MHz+54% |
| ROPs | 64 | 80+25% |
| TMUs | 160 | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 0.94 MB | 5 MB+432% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 18 MB+800% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1080 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Arc B580 has 12 GB. The Arc B580 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 456 GB/s (Arc B580) — a 42.5% advantage for the Arc B580. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 18 MB (Arc B580) — the Arc B580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s | 456 GB/s+43% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 18 MB+800% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc B580). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1080) vs Xe2 Media Engine (Arc B580). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs Xe2 Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Arc B580).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th gen | Xe2 Media Engine |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd gen | Xe2 Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1080 draws 180W versus the Arc B580's 190W — a 5.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 600W (Arc B580). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 272mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W-5% | 190W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-17% | 600W |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 272mm |
| Height | 111mm | 115mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 70°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 86.7+3% | 84.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1080 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $91, while the Arc B580 launched at $249 and now averages $249. The GeForce GTX 1080 costs 63.5% less ($158 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 171.5 (GeForce GTX 1080) vs 64.2 (Arc B580) — the GeForce GTX 1080 offers 167.1% better value. The Arc B580 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $249-58% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $91-63% | $249 |
| Performance per Dollar | 171.5+167% | 64.2 |
| Codename | GP104 | BMG-G21 |
| Release | May 27 2016 | December 13 2024 |
| Ranking | #137 | #132 |
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