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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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A350M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2010). The Arc A350M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 580 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc A350M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 580 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 580 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 580 and Arc A350M
GeForce GTX 580
The GeForce GTX 580 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 9 2010. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 772 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 244W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,634 points. Launch price was $499.
Arc A350M
The Arc A350M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,500 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 580 scores 4,634 and the Arc A350M reaches 4,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 580 is built on Fermi 2.0 while the Arc A350M uses Generation 12.7, both on 40 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce GTX 580) vs 768 (Arc A350M). Raw compute: 1.581 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 580) vs 1.766 TFLOPS (Arc A350M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 580 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 4,634+3% | 4,500 |
| Architecture | Fermi 2.0 | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 768+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.581 TFLOPS | 1.766 TFLOPS+12% |
| ROPs | 48+100% | 24 |
| TMUs | 64+33% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 1.1 MB+10% |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 4 MB+433% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 580 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 580 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Arc A350M has 4 GB. The Arc A350M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 580) vs 112 GB/s (Arc A350M) — a 71.4% advantage for the GeForce GTX 580. Bus width: 384-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 0.75 MB (GeForce GTX 580) vs 4 MB (Arc A350M) — the Arc A350M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 580 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192 GB/s+71% | 112 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+500% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.75 MB | 4 MB+433% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 580) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc A350M). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 580 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | N/A | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce GTX 580) vs Intel Media Engine (Arc A350M). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs Intel Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 580) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Arc A350M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 580 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | Intel Media Engine |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP4 | Intel Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 580 draws 244W versus the Arc A350M's 25W — a 162.8% difference. The Arc A350M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce GTX 580) vs 350W (Arc A350M). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 580 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 244W | 25W-90% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 350W-36% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85 C | 80-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 19.0 | 180.0+847% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A350M is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 580 | Arc A350M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | GF110 | DG2-128 |
| Release | November 9 2010 | March 30 2022 |
| Ranking | #458 | #418 |
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