RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU vs Arc B580
RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
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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 RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
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 0.8% 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 RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU.
| Insight | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 5nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Xe2 Battlemage / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (272mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc B580 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 RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU and Arc B580
RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1395 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,848 points.
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 RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU scores 15,848 and the Arc B580 reaches 15,977 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is built on Ada Lovelace while the Arc B580 uses Xe2, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 4,608 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 2,560 (Arc B580). Raw compute: 15.62 TFLOPS (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 2670 MHz. Ray tracing: 36 RT cores (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 20 (Arc B580) with 144 Tensor cores vs 160.
| Feature | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,848 | 15,977 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Xe2 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 4608+80% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 15.62 TFLOPS+14% | 13.67 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2000 MHz | 2670 MHz+34% |
| ROPs | 48 | 80+67% |
| TMUs | 144 | 160+11% |
| L1 Cache | 4.5 MB | 5 MB+11% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+78% | 18 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 36+80% | 20 |
| Tensor Cores | 144 | 160+11% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Arc B580 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 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: 256 GB/s (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 456 GB/s (Arc B580) — a 78.1% advantage for the Arc B580. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 18 MB (Arc B580) — the RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 456 GB/s+78% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+78% | 18 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 12 Ultimate (Arc B580). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs Xe2 Media Engine (Arc B580). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs Xe2 Media Engine. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Arc B580).
| Feature | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | Xe2 Media Engine |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | Xe2 Media Engine |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU draws 115W versus the Arc B580's 190W — a 49.2% difference. The RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU) vs 600W (Arc B580). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 272mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-39% | 190W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 600W-8% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 272mm |
| Height | 0mm | 115mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 70°C-13% |
| Perf/Watt | 137.8+64% | 84.1 |
Value Analysis
The Arc B580 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).
| Feature | RTX 3000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU | Arc B580 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $249 |
| Codename | AD106 | BMG-G21 |
| Release | March 21 2023 | December 13 2024 |
| Ranking | #134 | #132 |
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