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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 B570
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc B570 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2015). The Arc B570 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc B570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.5% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 980 Ti.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | Arc B570 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Xe2 (2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (249mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $100 versus $219 for the Arc B570, it costs 54% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 113.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | Arc B570 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+113.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($100) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($219) |
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 980 Ti and Arc B570
GeForce GTX 980 Ti
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 2 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1075 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,711 points. Launch price was $649.
Arc B570
The Arc B570 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in January 16 2025. It features the Xe2 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2500 MHz to 2500 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,060 points. Launch price was $219.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti scores 13,711 and the Arc B570 reaches 14,060 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Arc B570 uses Xe2, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 2,304 (Arc B570). Raw compute: 6.06 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 11.52 TFLOPS (Arc B570). Boost clocks: 1075 MHz vs 2500 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | Arc B570 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,711 | 14,060+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Xe2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2816+22% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.06 TFLOPS | 11.52 TFLOPS+90% |
| Boost Clock | 1075 MHz | 2500 MHz+133% |
| ROPs | 96+20% | 80 |
| TMUs | 176+22% | 144 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 4.5 MB+350% |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 18 MB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | Arc B570 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 980 Ti comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Arc B570 has 8 GB. The Arc B570 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 380 GB/s (Arc B570) — a 13.1% advantage for the Arc B570. Bus width: 384-bit vs 160-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 18 MB (Arc B570) — the Arc B570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | Arc B570 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 GB/s | 380 GB/s+13% |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+140% | 160-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 18 MB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc B570). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | Arc B570 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs Intel Xe Media (Arc B570). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs Intel Xe Media. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Arc B570).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | Arc B570 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 3.0 | Intel Xe Media |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | Intel Xe Media |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti draws 250W versus the Arc B570's 150W — a 50% difference. The Arc B570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 600W (Arc B570). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 249mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | Arc B570 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 150W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 600W |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 249mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 54.8 | 93.7+71% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 980 Ti launched at $649 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the Arc B570 launched at $219 and now averages $219. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti costs 54.3% less ($119 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 137.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) vs 64.2 (Arc B570) — the GeForce GTX 980 Ti offers 113.6% better value. The Arc B570 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 980 Ti | Arc B570 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $649 | $219-66% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100-54% | $219 |
| Performance per Dollar | 137.1+114% | 64.2 |
| Codename | GM200 | BMG-G21 |
| Release | June 2 2015 | January 16 2025 |
| Ranking | #179 | #169 |
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