Arc A580
Intel
G3D Mark
12,060
MSRP
$179
AVG Price
$179
Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Overview
The Arc A580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 10 2023. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2000 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,060 points.
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Performance Per Dollar Arc A580
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Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Arc A580 specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A580 scores 12,060 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Recent generation graphics card. It is built on the Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) architecture (codename: DG2-512), manufactured on a 6 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 3072 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 192 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 96 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 12.29 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 2000 MHz from a base of 1700 MHz.
| Specification | Arc A580 |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 12,060 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | DG2-512 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 6 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 3072 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 192 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 96 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 2000 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1700 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 12.29 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 384.0 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 21,700 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #223 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc A580 is equipped with 8 GB of GDDR6 video memory connected via a 256-bit memory bus, delivering 512 GB/s of bandwidth. GDDR6 provides fast memory access for gaming and compute workloads. Memory operates at 16 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | Arc A580 |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 8 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR6 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 256-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 16 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 512 GB/s |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
The Arc A580 supports modern upscaling and frame generation technologies: XeSS Frame Generation, XeSS Super Resolution — these can dramatically boost effective FPS by generating intermediate frames or upscaling from lower internal resolution. Graphics API support: DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | Arc A580 |
|---|---|
| XeSS Frame Generation | ✅ Supported |
| XeSS Super Resolution | ✅ Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 Ultimate |
| VulkanCross-platform graphics API | 1.3 |
| OpenGLLegacy graphics API | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | OpenCL 3.0 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | Deep Link |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 2.0 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine, decoder: Xe Media Engine— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9.
| Specification | Arc A580 |
|---|---|
| HDMI 2.1 PortsNumber of HDMI 2.1 display connectors | 1x |
| DisplayPort 2.0 PortsNumber of DisplayPort 2.0 display connectors | 3x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | Xe Media Engine |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | Xe Media Engine |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A580 draws 175 Watt under load (TDP) — a 600W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 2x 8-pin. Physical size: 271mm long, 132mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 800g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 45 at idle, 70 under load.
| Specification | Arc A580 |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 175 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 600W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 2x 8-pin |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 271mm |
| Card Height | 132mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Weight | 800g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 45 |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 70 |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $179, the Arc A580 delivers 67 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #223 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | Arc A580 |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $179 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $179 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #223 |
| Release Date | October 10 2023 |
| Release Year | 2023 |
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