Arc B580 vs GeForce GTX 1080

CPU

GPU

Arc B580

2024Core: 2670 MHzBoost: 2670 MHz

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GeForce GTX 1080

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc B580

12 GB 190

15,977

+2.4%

15,609

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 2080

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Arc B580

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $350 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 146.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.2 vs 26.1 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Xe2 Battlemage on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GeForce GTX 1080

2016

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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140.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.1 vs 64.2 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Arc B580

2024

GeForce GTX 1080

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $350 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 146.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.2 vs 26.1 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).
✅More future proof: Xe2 Battlemage on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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140.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.1 vs 64.2 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Arc B580 better than GeForce GTX 1080?

Yes. Arc B580 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 15,977 vs 15,609 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Arc B580 is a 2024 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce GTX 1080 is a 2016 model from an older high-end class with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Arc B580 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2016, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 5nm process instead of 16nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Arc B580 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $249 MSRP. Arc B580 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Arc B580 is about $350 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $599 MSRP, and you are getting 2.4% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $249 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is GeForce GTX 1080 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1080 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $599 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Arc B580 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Arc B580 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1080 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce GTX 1080
1080p
low	226 FPS	153 FPS
medium	212 FPS	135 FPS
high	191 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	149 FPS	102 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	131 FPS
medium	152 FPS	106 FPS
high	136 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	95 FPS	77 FPS
medium	80 FPS	65 FPS
high	68 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	45 FPS

Open Arc B580 Open GeForce GTX 1080

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce GTX 1080
1080p
low	412 FPS	289 FPS
medium	348 FPS	242 FPS
high	262 FPS	181 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	147 FPS
1440p
low	243 FPS	186 FPS
medium	207 FPS	158 FPS
high	165 FPS	127 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	103 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	106 FPS
medium	97 FPS	88 FPS
high	80 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	57 FPS

Open Arc B580 Open GeForce GTX 1080

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce GTX 1080
1080p
low	719 FPS	702 FPS
medium	575 FPS	562 FPS
high	479 FPS	468 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	351 FPS
1440p
low	539 FPS	527 FPS
medium	431 FPS	421 FPS
high	359 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	263 FPS
4K
low	359 FPS	351 FPS
medium	288 FPS	281 FPS
high	240 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	176 FPS

Open Arc B580 Open GeForce GTX 1080

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce GTX 1080
1080p
low	719 FPS	399 FPS
medium	575 FPS	334 FPS
high	479 FPS	281 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	241 FPS
1440p
low	539 FPS	332 FPS
medium	431 FPS	277 FPS
high	359 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	182 FPS
4K
low	359 FPS	180 FPS
medium	288 FPS	141 FPS
high	240 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	106 FPS

Open Arc B580 Open GeForce GTX 1080

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc B580 and GeForce GTX 1080

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.

GeForce GTX 1080

The GeForce GTX 1080 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,609 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc B580 scores 15,977 and the GeForce GTX 1080 reaches 15,609 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc B580 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce GTX 1080 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Arc B580) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080). Raw compute: 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080). Boost clocks: 2670 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce GTX 1080
G3D Mark Score	15,977+2%	15,609
Architecture	Xe2	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.67 TFLOPS+54%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2670 MHz+54%	1733 MHz
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	160	160
L1 Cache	5 MB+432%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	18 MB+800%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1080 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	Arc B580	GeForce GTX 1080
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc B580 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1080 has 8 GB. The Arc B580 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 456 GB/s (Arc B580) vs 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080) — a 42.5% advantage for the Arc B580. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B580) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1080) — the Arc B580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce GTX 1080
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth	456 GB/s+43%	320 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	18 MB+800%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc B580) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce GTX 1080
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe2 Media Engine (Arc B580) vs NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1080). Decoder: Xe2 Media Engine vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Arc B580) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080).

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce GTX 1080
Encoder	Xe2 Media Engine	NVENC 6th gen
Decoder	Xe2 Media Engine	NVDEC 3rd gen
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc B580 draws 190W versus the GeForce GTX 1080's 180W — a 5.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B580) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1080). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 272mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce GTX 1080
TDP	190W	180W-5%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	272mm	267mm
Height	115mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75°C
Perf/Watt	84.1	86.7+3%

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Value Analysis

The Arc B580 launched at $249 MSRP, while the GeForce GTX 1080 launched at $599. The Arc B580 costs 58.4% less ($350 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 64.2 (Arc B580) vs 26.1 (GeForce GTX 1080) — the Arc B580 offers 146% better value. The Arc B580 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2016).