Arc B580 vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

CPU

GPU

Arc B580

2024Core: 2670 MHzBoost: 2670 MHz

Popular choices:

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GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc B580

12 GB 190

15,977

0.0%

20,312

+27.1%

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

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 $150 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 26% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.2 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $399 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

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,977 vs 20,312).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌12.4% longer card at 272mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅+27.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 272mm, a 30mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Arc B580 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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60.2% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 50.9 vs 64.2 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Arc B580

2024

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 26% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.2 vs 50.9 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $399 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

✅+27.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅Measures 242mm instead of 272mm, a 30mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,977 vs 20,312).
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌12.4% longer card at 272mm vs 242mm.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Weaker long-term outlook: Arc B580 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
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60.2% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 50.9 vs 64.2 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 Ti better than Arc B580?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 27.1% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 2 Super Resolution. It also comes from 2020 instead of 2024, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 2020, 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 8nm. 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?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is about 60.2% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 27.1% higher G3D Mark. Arc B580 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium. If you are comfortable paying the premium for the stronger gaming result, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the one to buy. If staying closer to budget matters more, Arc B580 still makes more sense on price alone and remains capable enough for modern gaming.

When does Arc B580 make more sense than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti?

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 3060 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 Ti currently gives you 27.1% 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 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	226 FPS	152 FPS
medium	212 FPS	137 FPS
high	191 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	149 FPS	100 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	131 FPS
medium	152 FPS	107 FPS
high	136 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	95 FPS	77 FPS
medium	80 FPS	65 FPS
high	68 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	43 FPS

Open Arc B580 Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	412 FPS	425 FPS
medium	348 FPS	366 FPS
high	262 FPS	296 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	248 FPS
1440p
low	243 FPS	272 FPS
medium	207 FPS	229 FPS
high	165 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	156 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	133 FPS
medium	97 FPS	114 FPS
high	80 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	73 FPS

Open Arc B580 Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	719 FPS	859 FPS
medium	575 FPS	693 FPS
high	479 FPS	602 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	457 FPS
1440p
low	539 FPS	658 FPS
medium	431 FPS	529 FPS
high	359 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	343 FPS
4K
low	359 FPS	434 FPS
medium	288 FPS	346 FPS
high	240 FPS	275 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	221 FPS

Open Arc B580 Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
1080p
low	719 FPS	580 FPS
medium	575 FPS	514 FPS
high	479 FPS	424 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	539 FPS	478 FPS
medium	431 FPS	427 FPS
high	359 FPS	335 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	290 FPS
4K
low	359 FPS	285 FPS
medium	288 FPS	266 FPS
high	240 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	195 FPS

Open Arc B580 Open GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc B580 and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

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 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc B580 scores 15,977 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 27.1%. The Arc B580 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Arc B580) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2670 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (Arc B580) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 160 Tensor cores vs 152.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	15,977	20,312+27%
Architecture	Xe2	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560	4864+90%
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.67 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+19%
Boost Clock	2670 MHz+60%	1665 MHz
ROPs	80	80
TMUs	160+5%	152
L1 Cache	5 MB+4%	4.8 MB
L2 Cache	18 MB+350%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	20	38+90%
Tensor Cores	160+5%	152

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 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 3060 Ti
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 3060 Ti 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 3060 Ti) — 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 3060 Ti) — the Arc B580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
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 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate (12_2)
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 (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: Xe2 Media Engine vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Arc B580) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	Xe2 Media Engine	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	Xe2 Media Engine	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc B580 draws 190W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 5.1% difference. The Arc B580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B580) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 272mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	190W-5%	200W
Recommended PSU	600W	600W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	272mm	242mm
Height	115mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75
Perf/Watt	84.1	101.6+21%

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Value Analysis

The Arc B580 launched at $249 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399. The Arc B580 costs 37.6% less ($150 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 64.2 (Arc B580) vs 50.9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the Arc B580 offers 26.1% better value. The Arc B580 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2020).