Arc B580 vs Radeon RX 7800M

CPU

GPU

Arc B580

2024Core: 2670 MHzBoost: 2670 MHz

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Radeon RX 7800M

2024Core: 1295 MHzBoost: 2335 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc B580

12 GB 190

15,977

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15,984

0.0%

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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7800M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Radeon RX 7800M

2024

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 64.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Arc B580

2024

Radeon RX 7800M

2024

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Radeon RX 7800M is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 64.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7800M better than Arc B580?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 15,977 vs 15,984 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Radeon RX 7800M is the overall package: you are getting FSR 3 + AFMF.

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

Radeon RX 7800M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 B580 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $249 MSRP. Radeon RX 7800M is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 7800M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 0.0% higher G3D Mark. Moving to an unclear MSRP gets you and FSR 3 + AFMF.

Is Arc B580 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Arc B580 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 $249 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon RX 7800M is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with FSR 3 + AFMF.

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

Radeon RX 7800M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc B580	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	226 FPS	215 FPS
medium	212 FPS	196 FPS
high	191 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	149 FPS	133 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	180 FPS
medium	152 FPS	147 FPS
high	136 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	95 FPS	94 FPS
medium	80 FPS	78 FPS
high	68 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	51 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc B580	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	412 FPS	452 FPS
medium	348 FPS	384 FPS
high	262 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	276 FPS
1440p
low	243 FPS	344 FPS
medium	207 FPS	286 FPS
high	165 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	191 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	169 FPS
medium	97 FPS	141 FPS
high	80 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	92 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc B580	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	719 FPS	719 FPS
medium	575 FPS	575 FPS
high	479 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	360 FPS
1440p
low	539 FPS	539 FPS
medium	431 FPS	432 FPS
high	359 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	270 FPS
4K
low	359 FPS	360 FPS
medium	288 FPS	288 FPS
high	240 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	180 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc B580	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	719 FPS	687 FPS
medium	575 FPS	575 FPS
high	479 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	360 FPS
1440p
low	539 FPS	525 FPS
medium	431 FPS	432 FPS
high	359 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	270 FPS
4K
low	359 FPS	360 FPS
medium	288 FPS	288 FPS
high	240 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	180 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc B580 and Radeon RX 7800M

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.

Radeon RX 7800M

The Radeon RX 7800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,984 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc B580 scores 15,977 and the Radeon RX 7800M reaches 15,984 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc B580 is built on Xe2 while the Radeon RX 7800M uses RDNA 3.0, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Arc B580) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 7800M). Raw compute: 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580) vs 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7800M). Boost clocks: 2670 MHz vs 2335 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (Arc B580) vs 60 (Radeon RX 7800M) with 160 Tensor cores.

Feature	Arc B580	Radeon RX 7800M
G3D Mark Score	15,977	15,984
Architecture	Xe2	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	3840+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.67 TFLOPS	35.87 TFLOPS+162%
Boost Clock	2670 MHz+14%	2335 MHz
ROPs	80	96+20%
TMUs	160	240+50%
L1 Cache	5 MB+567%	0.75 MB
L2 Cache	18 MB+350%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	20	60+200%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7800M is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Arc B580 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Arc B580	Radeon RX 7800M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 12 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 456 GB/s (Arc B580) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 7800M) — a 5.6% advantage for the Arc B580. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B580) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 7800M) — the Arc B580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc B580	Radeon RX 7800M
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	456 GB/s+6%	432 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	18 MB+350%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc B580) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7800M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	Arc B580	Radeon RX 7800M
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe2 Media Engine (Arc B580) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7800M). Decoder: Xe2 Media Engine vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Arc B580) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7800M).

Feature	Arc B580	Radeon RX 7800M
Encoder	Xe2 Media Engine	VCN 4.0
Decoder	Xe2 Media Engine	VCN 4.0
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc B580 draws 190W versus the Radeon RX 7800M's 180W — a 5.4% difference. The Radeon RX 7800M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B580) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7800M). Power connectors: 8-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 272mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

Feature	Arc B580	Radeon RX 7800M
TDP	190W	180W-5%
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	Mobile
Length	272mm	0mm
Height	115mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-18%	85°C
Perf/Watt	84.1	88.8+6%