Radeon Pro Vega II vs Arc B580
Radeon Pro Vega II
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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 Radeon Pro Vega II
Performance Per Dollar Arc B580
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc B580 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (12 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Vega II.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega II | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.1 (7nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Xe2 Battlemage / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (272mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The Arc B580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $249 versus $1,800 for the Radeon Pro Vega II, it costs 86% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 640.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega II | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+640.5%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800) | ✅More affordable ($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 Radeon Pro Vega II and Arc B580
Radeon Pro Vega II
The Radeon Pro Vega II is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 3 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1574 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 475W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,597 points. Launch price was $2,199.
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 Radeon Pro Vega II scores 15,597 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 Radeon Pro Vega II is built on GCN 5.1 while the Arc B580 uses Xe2, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 2,560 (Arc B580). Raw compute: 14.09 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580). Boost clocks: 1720 MHz vs 2670 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,597 | 15,977+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.1 | Xe2 |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+60% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 14.09 TFLOPS+3% | 13.67 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1720 MHz | 2670 MHz+55% |
| ROPs | 64 | 80+25% |
| TMUs | 256+60% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB | 5 MB+400% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 18 MB+350% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro Vega II comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the Arc B580 has 12 GB. The Arc B580 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 864 GB/s (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 456 GB/s (Arc B580) — a 89.5% advantage for the Radeon Pro Vega II. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 18 MB (Arc B580) — the Arc B580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 864 GB/s+89% | 456 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 384-bit+100% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 18 MB+350% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc B580). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs Xe2 Media Engine (Arc B580). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs Xe2 Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Arc B580).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.1 | Xe2 Media Engine |
| Decoder | UVD 7.2 | Xe2 Media Engine |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega II draws 475W versus the Arc B580's 190W — a 85.7% difference. The Arc B580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 600W (Arc B580). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 272mm, occupying 4 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 475W | 190W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 600W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 272mm |
| Height | 120mm | 115mm |
| Slots | 4 | 2-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 32.8 | 84.1+156% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega II launched at $2199 MSRP and currently averages $1800, while the Arc B580 launched at $249 and now averages $249. The Arc B580 costs 86.2% less ($1551 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 8.7 (Radeon Pro Vega II) vs 64.2 (Arc B580) — the Arc B580 offers 637.9% better value. The Arc B580 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega II | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2199 | $249-89% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1800 | $249-86% |
| Performance per Dollar | 8.7 | 64.2+638% |
| Codename | Vega 20 | BMG-G21 |
| Release | June 3 2019 | December 13 2024 |
| Ranking | #138 | #132 |
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