Arc B580 vs GeForce RTX 2070

CPU

GPU

Arc B580

2024Core: 2670 MHzBoost: 2670 MHz

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GeForce RTX 2070

2018Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1620 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc B580

12 GB 190

15,977

0.0%

16,068

+0.6%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 3080

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 $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 139.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.2 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($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

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.

GeForce RTX 2070

2018

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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140.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.8 vs 64.2 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Arc B580

2024

GeForce RTX 2070

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $350 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 139.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.2 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($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

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
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140.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.8 vs 64.2 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2070 better than Arc B580?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2070 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,068 vs 15,977 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2070 is a 2018 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Arc B580 is a 2024 model from an older generation 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 2018, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 8 GB, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 5nm process instead of 12nm. 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. GeForce RTX 2070 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 2070 is about 140.6% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 0.6% higher G3D Mark. Arc B580 is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Arc B580 make more sense than GeForce RTX 2070?

Yes. Arc B580 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 2070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 2070 currently gives you 0.6% higher G3D Mark. Arc B580 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 RTX 2070 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 2070
1080p
low	226 FPS	152 FPS
medium	212 FPS	134 FPS
high	191 FPS	117 FPS
ultra	149 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	131 FPS
medium	152 FPS	107 FPS
high	136 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	95 FPS	74 FPS
medium	80 FPS	63 FPS
high	68 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	42 FPS

Open Arc B580 Open GeForce RTX 2070

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 2070
1080p
low	412 FPS	327 FPS
medium	348 FPS	272 FPS
high	262 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	187 FPS
1440p
low	243 FPS	218 FPS
medium	207 FPS	177 FPS
high	165 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	119 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	120 FPS
medium	97 FPS	100 FPS
high	80 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	60 FPS

Open Arc B580 Open GeForce RTX 2070

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 2070
1080p
low	719 FPS	723 FPS
medium	575 FPS	578 FPS
high	479 FPS	482 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	362 FPS
1440p
low	539 FPS	542 FPS
medium	431 FPS	434 FPS
high	359 FPS	362 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	271 FPS
4K
low	359 FPS	362 FPS
medium	288 FPS	289 FPS
high	240 FPS	241 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	181 FPS

Open Arc B580 Open GeForce RTX 2070

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 2070
1080p
low	719 FPS	472 FPS
medium	575 FPS	401 FPS
high	479 FPS	320 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	275 FPS
1440p
low	539 FPS	385 FPS
medium	431 FPS	332 FPS
high	359 FPS	254 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	209 FPS
4K
low	359 FPS	220 FPS
medium	288 FPS	182 FPS
high	240 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	131 FPS

Open Arc B580 Open GeForce RTX 2070

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc B580 and GeForce RTX 2070

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 RTX 2070

The GeForce RTX 2070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 17 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,068 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc B580 scores 15,977 and the GeForce RTX 2070 reaches 16,068 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc B580 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce RTX 2070 uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Arc B580) vs 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070). Raw compute: 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580) vs 7.465 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070). Boost clocks: 2670 MHz vs 1620 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (Arc B580) vs 36 (GeForce RTX 2070) with 160 Tensor cores vs 288.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 2070
G3D Mark Score	15,977	16,068
Architecture	Xe2	Turing
Process Node	5 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2560+11%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.67 TFLOPS+83%	7.465 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2670 MHz+65%	1620 MHz
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	160+11%	144
L1 Cache	5 MB+117%	2.3 MB
L2 Cache	18 MB+350%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	20	36+80%
Tensor Cores	160	288+80%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2070 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 RTX 2070
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
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 RTX 2070 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 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070) — a 1.8% advantage for the Arc B580. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B580) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070) — the Arc B580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 2070
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	456 GB/s+2%	448 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	18 MB+350%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc B580) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 2070
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe2 Media Engine (Arc B580) vs NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2070). Decoder: Xe2 Media Engine vs PureVideo HD VP9. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Arc B580) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070).

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 2070
Encoder	Xe2 Media Engine	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	Xe2 Media Engine	PureVideo HD VP9
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc B580 draws 190W versus the GeForce RTX 2070's 175W — a 8.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B580) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 2070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 272mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 2070
TDP	190W	175W-8%
Recommended PSU	600W	550W-8%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	272mm	267mm
Height	115mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	84.1	91.8+9%

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Value Analysis

The Arc B580 launched at $249 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 2070 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 26.8 (GeForce RTX 2070) — the Arc B580 offers 139.6% better value. The Arc B580 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2018).