Arc B580 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

CPU

GPU

Arc B580

2024Core: 2670 MHzBoost: 2670 MHz

Popular choices:

••RTX 4060 Ti•••••••

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2535 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc B580

12 GB 190

15,977

0.0%

22,651

+41.8%

GeForce GTX TITAN X

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU

TITAN RTX

GeForce RTX 3080

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

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 $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 13% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.2 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,977 vs 22,651).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌18.8% higher power demand at 190W vs 160W.
❌13.3% longer card at 272mm vs 240mm.

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅+41.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 190W, a 30W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 272mm, a 32mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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60.2% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 56.8 vs 64.2 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Arc B580

2024

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Delivers 13% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.2 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 8 GB).

Why buy it

✅+41.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 160W instead of 190W, a 30W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 272mm, a 32mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,977 vs 22,651).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌18.8% higher power demand at 190W vs 160W.
❌13.3% longer card at 272mm vs 240mm.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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60.2% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 56.8 vs 64.2 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti better than Arc B580?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 41.8% higher PassMark G3D performance and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. It also comes from 2023 instead of 2024, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 41.8% more raw performance headroom and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (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?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is about 60.2% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 41.8% 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 4060 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 4060 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 and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4060 Ti currently gives you 41.8% 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 4060 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	226 FPS	177 FPS
medium	212 FPS	162 FPS
high	191 FPS	142 FPS
ultra	149 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	143 FPS
medium	152 FPS	118 FPS
high	136 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	95 FPS	93 FPS
medium	80 FPS	79 FPS
high	68 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	59 FPS

Open Arc B580 Open GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	412 FPS	425 FPS
medium	348 FPS	359 FPS
high	262 FPS	292 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	237 FPS
1440p
low	243 FPS	270 FPS
medium	207 FPS	229 FPS
high	165 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	117 FPS
medium	97 FPS	95 FPS
high	80 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	60 FPS

Open Arc B580 Open GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	719 FPS	855 FPS
medium	575 FPS	693 FPS
high	479 FPS	609 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	510 FPS
1440p
low	539 FPS	660 FPS
medium	431 FPS	527 FPS
high	359 FPS	452 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	382 FPS
4K
low	359 FPS	447 FPS
medium	288 FPS	355 FPS
high	240 FPS	308 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	255 FPS

Open Arc B580 Open GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
1080p
low	719 FPS	775 FPS
medium	575 FPS	639 FPS
high	479 FPS	558 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	492 FPS
1440p
low	539 FPS	613 FPS
medium	431 FPS	503 FPS
high	359 FPS	435 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	378 FPS
4K
low	359 FPS	375 FPS
medium	288 FPS	322 FPS
high	240 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	255 FPS

Open Arc B580 Open GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc B580 and GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc B580 scores 15,977 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 41.8%. The Arc B580 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Arc B580) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 2670 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (Arc B580) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) with 160 Tensor cores vs 136.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	15,977	22,651+42%
Architecture	Xe2	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	4352+70%
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.67 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+61%
Boost Clock	2670 MHz+5%	2535 MHz
ROPs	80+67%	48
TMUs	160+18%	136
L1 Cache	5 MB+16%	4.3 MB
L2 Cache	18 MB	32 MB+78%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	34+70%
Tensor Cores	160+18%	136

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. 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.The GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
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 4060 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 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — a 58.3% advantage for the Arc B580. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B580) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	456 GB/s+58%	288 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	18 MB	32 MB+78%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc B580) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12.2+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 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: Xe2 Media Engine vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Arc B580) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Encoder	Xe2 Media Engine	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	Xe2 Media Engine	5th Gen NVDEC
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 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 17.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B580) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 272mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
TDP	190W	160W-16%
Recommended PSU	600W	550W-8%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	272mm	240mm
Height	115mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	70°C
Perf/Watt	84.1	141.6+68%

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Value Analysis

The Arc B580 launched at $249 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4060 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 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the Arc B580 offers 13% better value. The Arc B580 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).