Arc B580 vs GeForce RTX 3060

CPU

GPU

Arc B580

2024Core: 2670 MHzBoost: 2670 MHz

Popular choices:

•RTX 3060••••••••

GeForce RTX 3060

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1777 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc B580

12 GB 190

15,977

0.0%

16,995

+6.4%

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

GeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

TITAN V

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

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 $80 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 24.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.2 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅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.
❌12.4% longer card at 272mm vs 242mm.

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

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32.1% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 51.7 vs 64.2 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Arc B580

2024

GeForce RTX 3060

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $80 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅Delivers 24.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.2 vs 51.7 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $329 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Xe2 Battlemage on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

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

Trade-offs

❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌12.4% longer card at 272mm vs 242mm.

Trade-offs

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32.1% HIGHER MSRP
$329 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 51.7 vs 64.2 G3D/$ ($329 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3060 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 16,995 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce RTX 3060 is the overall package: you are getting DLSS Super Resolution.

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 2021, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of DLSS Super Resolution, and a 5nm 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 B580 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $249 MSRP. GeForce RTX 3060 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce RTX 3060 is about 32.1% more expensive on MSRP at $329 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 6.4% 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 3060?

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. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 3060 currently gives you 6.4% 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 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	226 FPS	149 FPS
medium	212 FPS	131 FPS
high	191 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	149 FPS	99 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	126 FPS
medium	152 FPS	104 FPS
high	136 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	95 FPS	67 FPS
medium	80 FPS	58 FPS
high	68 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	32 FPS

Open Arc B580 Open GeForce RTX 3060

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	412 FPS	354 FPS
medium	348 FPS	310 FPS
high	262 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	195 FPS
1440p
low	243 FPS	222 FPS
medium	207 FPS	196 FPS
high	165 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	128 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	110 FPS
medium	97 FPS	94 FPS
high	80 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	60 FPS

Open Arc B580 Open GeForce RTX 3060

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	719 FPS	765 FPS
medium	575 FPS	612 FPS
high	479 FPS	510 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	382 FPS
1440p
low	539 FPS	535 FPS
medium	431 FPS	432 FPS
high	359 FPS	366 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	287 FPS
4K
low	359 FPS	367 FPS
medium	288 FPS	298 FPS
high	240 FPS	221 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	176 FPS

Open Arc B580 Open GeForce RTX 3060

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 3060
1080p
low	719 FPS	523 FPS
medium	575 FPS	452 FPS
high	479 FPS	383 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	319 FPS
1440p
low	539 FPS	428 FPS
medium	431 FPS	371 FPS
high	359 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	245 FPS
4K
low	359 FPS	279 FPS
medium	288 FPS	259 FPS
high	240 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	186 FPS

Open Arc B580 Open GeForce RTX 3060

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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

The GeForce RTX 3060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,995 points. Launch price was $329.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc B580 scores 15,977 versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 16,995 — the GeForce RTX 3060 leads by 6.4%. The Arc B580 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce RTX 3060 uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Arc B580) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060). Raw compute: 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060). Boost clocks: 2670 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (Arc B580) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060) with 160 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 3060
G3D Mark Score	15,977	16,995+6%
Architecture	Xe2	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560	3584+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.67 TFLOPS+7%	12.74 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2670 MHz+50%	1777 MHz
ROPs	80+67%	48
TMUs	160+43%	112
L1 Cache	5 MB+43%	3.5 MB
L2 Cache	18 MB+500%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	20	28+40%
Tensor Cores	160+43%	112

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 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
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 12 GB of GDDR6. Memory bandwidth: 456 GB/s (Arc B580) vs 360 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060) — a 26.7% advantage for the Arc B580. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B580) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Arc B580 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 3060
VRAM Capacity	12 GB	12 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	456 GB/s+27%	360 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	18 MB+500%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

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

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 3060
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 Ultimate
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 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 3060). Decoder: Xe2 Media Engine vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Arc B580) vs AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060).

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 3060
Encoder	Xe2 Media Engine	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	Xe2 Media Engine	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc B580 draws 190W versus the GeForce RTX 3060's 170W — a 11.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B580) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 3060). 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
TDP	190W	170W-11%
Recommended PSU	600W	550W-8%
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	100.0+19%

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Value Analysis

The Arc B580 launched at $249 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 3060 launched at $329. The Arc B580 costs 24.3% less ($80 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 64.2 (Arc B580) vs 51.7 (GeForce RTX 3060) — the Arc B580 offers 24.2% better value. The Arc B580 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2021).