Radeon RX 5700 XT vs Arc B580

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Arc B580

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

113%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

109%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

107%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

107%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

107%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

106%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

105%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

105%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

104%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

103%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

102%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

102%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

100%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

100%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

100%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

99%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

98%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

97%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

96%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

96%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

94%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

94%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

93%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

93%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

93%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

93%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

93%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

92%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc B580 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Arc B580
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.3%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)	🏆Elite Architecture (Xe2 Battlemage / 5nm)
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (272mm)	Standard Size (272mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Arc B580 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $249 versus $300 for the Radeon RX 5700 XT, it costs 17% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 18.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Arc B580
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+18.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)	✅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.

Radeon RX 5700 XT Benchmark Check

Arc B580 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5700 XT and Arc B580

Radeon RX 5700 XT

The Radeon RX 5700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1905 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,183 points. Launch price was $399.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5700 XT scores 16,183 and the Arc B580 reaches 15,977 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5700 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Arc B580 uses Xe2, both on 7 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 2,560 (Arc B580). Raw compute: 9.754 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580). Boost clocks: 1905 MHz vs 2670 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Arc B580
G3D Mark Score	16,183+1%	15,977
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Xe2
Process Node	7 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.754 TFLOPS	13.67 TFLOPS+40%
Boost Clock	1905 MHz	2670 MHz+40%
ROPs	64	80+25%
TMUs	160	160
L2 Cache	4 MB	18 MB+350%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Arc B580
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	XeSS
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5700 XT 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: 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 456 GB/s (Arc B580) — a 1.8% advantage for the Arc B580. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 18 MB (Arc B580) — the Arc B580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Arc B580
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	12 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s	456 GB/s+2%
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB	18 MB+350%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc B580). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Arc B580
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs Xe2 Media Engine (Arc B580). Decoder: UVD vs Xe2 Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Arc B580).

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Arc B580
Encoder	VCE	Xe2 Media Engine
Decoder	UVD	Xe2 Media Engine
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5700 XT draws 225W versus the Arc B580's 190W — a 16.9% difference. The Arc B580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 600W (Arc B580). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 272mm vs 272mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 70°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5700 XT	Arc B580
TDP	225W	190W-16%
Recommended PSU	600W	600W
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	8-pin
Length	272mm	272mm
Height	—	115mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	70°C-7%
Perf/Watt	71.9	84.1+17%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5700 XT launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $300, while the Arc B580 launched at $249 and now averages $249. The Arc B580 costs 17% less ($51 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.9 (Radeon RX 5700 XT) vs 64.2 (Arc B580) — the Arc B580 offers 19.1% better value. The Arc B580 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2019).