Arc B580 vs GeForce RTX 4060

CPU

GPU

Arc B580

2024Core: 2670 MHzBoost: 2670 MHz

Popular choices:

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GeForce RTX 4060

2023Core: 1830 MHzBoost: 2460 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc B580

12 GB 190

15,977

0.0%

19,548

+22.4%

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

GeForce RTX 2080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

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 $50 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $299 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 19,548).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌65.2% higher power demand at 190W vs 115W.
❌13.3% longer card at 272mm vs 240mm.

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅+22.4% 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 115W instead of 190W, a 75W 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.

Arc B580

2024

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $299 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

✅+22.4% 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 115W instead of 190W, a 75W reduction.
✅Measures 240mm instead of 272mm, a 32mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,977 vs 19,548).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4060 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.
❌65.2% higher power demand at 190W vs 115W.
❌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.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than Arc B580?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 22.4% 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 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 22.4% 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 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce RTX 4060 is about 20.1% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 22.4% higher G3D Mark. It only holds a slight 1.9% edge in G3D-per-dollar, so the value lead is real but narrow. Arc B580 is the newer 2024 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Arc B580 make more sense than GeForce RTX 4060?

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. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4060 currently gives you 22.4% higher G3D Mark. It only holds a slight 1.9% edge in G3D-per-dollar, so the value lead is real but narrow.

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 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	226 FPS	167 FPS
medium	212 FPS	152 FPS
high	191 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	149 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	137 FPS
medium	152 FPS	114 FPS
high	136 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	95 FPS	86 FPS
medium	80 FPS	74 FPS
high	68 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	55 FPS

Open Arc B580 Open GeForce RTX 4060

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	412 FPS	392 FPS
medium	348 FPS	334 FPS
high	262 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	211 FPS
1440p
low	243 FPS	240 FPS
medium	207 FPS	209 FPS
high	165 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	119 FPS
medium	97 FPS	98 FPS
high	80 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	63 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	719 FPS	812 FPS
medium	575 FPS	642 FPS
high	479 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	539 FPS	535 FPS
medium	431 FPS	443 FPS
high	359 FPS	379 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	329 FPS
4K
low	359 FPS	365 FPS
medium	288 FPS	297 FPS
high	240 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	186 FPS

Open Arc B580 Open GeForce RTX 4060

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	719 FPS	746 FPS
medium	575 FPS	613 FPS
high	479 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	539 FPS	594 FPS
medium	431 FPS	486 FPS
high	359 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	330 FPS
4K
low	359 FPS	358 FPS
medium	288 FPS	308 FPS
high	240 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	220 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc B580 scores 15,977 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 22.4%. The Arc B580 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Arc B580) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 2670 MHz vs 2460 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (Arc B580) vs 24 (GeForce RTX 4060) with 160 Tensor cores vs 96.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score	15,977	19,548+22%
Architecture	Xe2	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	3072+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.67 TFLOPS	15.11 TFLOPS+11%
Boost Clock	2670 MHz+9%	2460 MHz
ROPs	80+67%	48
TMUs	160+67%	96
L1 Cache	5 MB+67%	3 MB
L2 Cache	18 MB	24 MB+33%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	24+20%
Tensor Cores	160+67%	96

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 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 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
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 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 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 67.6% advantage for the Arc B580. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B580) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+50%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	456 GB/s+68%	272 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	18 MB	24 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

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

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060
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 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: Xe2 Media Engine vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Arc B580) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060
Encoder	Xe2 Media Engine	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	Xe2 Media Engine	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc B580 draws 190W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 49.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B580) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 272mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 73°C.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4060
TDP	190W	115W-39%
Recommended PSU	600W	550W-8%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	272mm	240mm
Height	115mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C-4%	73°C
Perf/Watt	84.1	170.0+102%

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Value Analysis

The Arc B580 launched at $249 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299. The Arc B580 costs 16.7% less ($50 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 64.2 (Arc B580) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 1.9% better value. The Arc B580 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).