Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

CPU

GPU

Arc A580

2023Core: 1700 MHzBoost: 2000 MHz

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GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

2022Core: 1552 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc A580

8 GB 175

12,060

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

8 GB 130

12,144

+0.7%

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 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 A580

2023

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 67.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($179 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌34.6% higher power demand at 175W vs 130W.

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 175W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 67.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $179 MSRP).

Arc A580

2023

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 67.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($179 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Draws 130W instead of 175W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌34.6% higher power demand at 175W vs 130W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 67.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $179 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU better than Arc A580?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 12,060 vs 12,144 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is the overall package: you are getting DLSS Super Resolution, plus much lower power draw (130W vs 175W).

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

Arc A580 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2022, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 6nm process instead of 8nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

Arc A580 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $179 MSRP. GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $179 MSRP, and you are getting 0.7% higher G3D Mark. Arc A580 is the newer 2023 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 A580 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU?

Yes. Arc A580 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 $179 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU currently gives you 0.7% higher G3D Mark. Arc A580 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 A580 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	217 FPS	130 FPS
medium	204 FPS	113 FPS
high	175 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	83 FPS
1440p
low	180 FPS	119 FPS
medium	151 FPS	96 FPS
high	125 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	98 FPS	64 FPS
medium	83 FPS	57 FPS
high	68 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	33 FPS

Open Arc A580 Open GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	357 FPS	245 FPS
medium	302 FPS	210 FPS
high	226 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	165 FPS	127 FPS
1440p
low	199 FPS	163 FPS
medium	167 FPS	135 FPS
high	128 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	95 FPS	92 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	88 FPS
medium	75 FPS	74 FPS
high	60 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	49 FPS

Open Arc A580 Open GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	543 FPS	546 FPS
medium	434 FPS	437 FPS
high	362 FPS	364 FPS
ultra	271 FPS	273 FPS
1440p
low	407 FPS	410 FPS
medium	326 FPS	328 FPS
high	271 FPS	273 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	205 FPS
4K
low	271 FPS	273 FPS
medium	217 FPS	219 FPS
high	181 FPS	182 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	137 FPS

Open Arc A580 Open GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
1080p
low	543 FPS	448 FPS
medium	434 FPS	398 FPS
high	362 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	271 FPS	273 FPS
1440p
low	407 FPS	359 FPS
medium	326 FPS	315 FPS
high	271 FPS	232 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	196 FPS
4K
low	271 FPS	198 FPS
medium	217 FPS	174 FPS
high	181 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	136 FPS	125 FPS

Open Arc A580 Open GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A580 and GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

Arc A580

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.

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,144 points. Launch price was $249.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A580 scores 12,060 and the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU reaches 12,144 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A580 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (Arc A580) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 12.29 TFLOPS (Arc A580) vs 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 2000 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (Arc A580) vs 20 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) with 384 Tensor cores vs 80.

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	12,060	12,144
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Ampere
Process Node	6 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072+20%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.29 TFLOPS+35%	9.098 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2000 MHz+13%	1777 MHz
ROPs	96+200%	32
TMUs	192+140%	80
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24+20%	20
Tensor Cores	384+380%	80

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Arc A580 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
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)

Both cards feature 8 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Arc A580) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) — a 166.7% advantage for the Arc A580. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Arc A580) vs 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) — the Arc A580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	512 GB/s+167%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A580) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A580) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (7th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A580) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU).

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	NVDEC (7th Gen)
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A580 draws 175W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU's 130W — a 29.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc A580) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 82°C.

Feature	Arc A580	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
TDP	175W	130W-26%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	Mobile
Length	271mm	—
Height	132mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70-15%	82°C
Perf/Watt	68.9	93.4+36%