Arc B580 vs GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

Intel

Arc B580

2024Core: 2670 MHzBoost: 2670 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023Core: 2310 MHzBoost: 2610 MHz

Popular choices:

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 $550 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
  • Delivers 62.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.2 vs 39.5 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $799 MSRP).
  • Draws 190W instead of 285W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,977 vs 31,578).
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
  • Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

2023

Why buy it

  • +97.6% 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 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 220.9% HIGHER MSRP
    $799 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 39.5 vs 64.2 G3D/$ ($799 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
  • 50% higher power demand at 285W vs 190W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 Ti better than Arc B580?
Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 31,578 vs 15,977 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while Arc B580 is a 2024 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 97.6% more raw performance headroom, 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, and a 4nm process instead of 5nm. 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 4070 Ti is about 220.9% more expensive on MSRP at $799 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 97.6% 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 4070 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 4070 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, lower power draw (190W vs 285W), and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4070 Ti currently gives you 97.6% 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetArc B580GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low226 FPS188 FPS
medium212 FPS171 FPS
high191 FPS155 FPS
ultra149 FPS135 FPS
1440p
low183 FPS151 FPS
medium152 FPS125 FPS
high136 FPS111 FPS
ultra111 FPS102 FPS
4K
low95 FPS92 FPS
medium80 FPS79 FPS
high68 FPS66 FPS
ultra60 FPS59 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetArc B580GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low412 FPS664 FPS
medium348 FPS539 FPS
high262 FPS415 FPS
ultra204 FPS366 FPS
1440p
low243 FPS496 FPS
medium207 FPS400 FPS
high165 FPS329 FPS
ultra132 FPS269 FPS
4K
low119 FPS250 FPS
medium97 FPS211 FPS
high80 FPS187 FPS
ultra62 FPS159 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetArc B580GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low719 FPS921 FPS
medium575 FPS742 FPS
high479 FPS652 FPS
ultra359 FPS569 FPS
1440p
low539 FPS720 FPS
medium431 FPS578 FPS
high359 FPS497 FPS
ultra270 FPS427 FPS
4K
low359 FPS498 FPS
medium288 FPS403 FPS
high240 FPS352 FPS
ultra180 FPS296 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetArc B580GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
1080p
low719 FPS879 FPS
medium575 FPS731 FPS
high479 FPS664 FPS
ultra359 FPS600 FPS
1440p
low539 FPS706 FPS
medium431 FPS585 FPS
high359 FPS514 FPS
ultra270 FPS460 FPS
4K
low359 FPS477 FPS
medium288 FPS408 FPS
high240 FPS366 FPS
ultra180 FPS324 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc B580 and GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

Intel

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc B580 scores 15,977 versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 31,578 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 97.6%. The Arc B580 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 5 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Arc B580) vs 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Raw compute: 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580) vs 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Boost clocks: 2670 MHz vs 2610 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (Arc B580) vs 60 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) with 160 Tensor cores vs 240.

FeatureArc B580GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
G3D Mark Score
15,977
31,578+98%
Architecture
Xe2
Ada Lovelace
Process Node
5 nm
4 nm
Shading Units
2560
7680+200%
Compute (TFLOPS)
13.67 TFLOPS
40.09 TFLOPS+193%
Boost Clock
2670 MHz+2%
2610 MHz
ROPs
80
80
TMUs
160
240+50%
L1 Cache
5 MB
7.5 MB+50%
L2 Cache
18 MB
48 MB+167%
Ray Tracing Cores
20
60+200%
Tensor Cores
160
240+50%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 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 4070 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.

FeatureArc B580GeForce RTX 4070 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)

Both cards feature 12 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 456 GB/s (Arc B580) vs 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — a 10.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B580) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureArc B580GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
VRAM Capacity
12 GB
12 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR6X
Memory Bandwidth
456 GB/s
504 GB/s+11%
Bus Width
192-bit
192-bit
L2 Cache
18 MB
48 MB+167%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc B580) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureArc B580GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
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 4070 Ti). Decoder: Xe2 Media Engine vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (Arc B580) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti).

FeatureArc B580GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Encoder
Xe2 Media Engine
NVENC (8th Gen)
Decoder
Xe2 Media Engine
NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs
AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC
AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Arc B580 draws 190W versus the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti's 285W — a 40% difference. The Arc B580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B580) vs 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 272mm vs 285mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 70°C.

FeatureArc B580GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
TDP
190W-33%
285W
Recommended PSU
600W-14%
700W
Power Connector
8-pin
8-pin
Length
272mm
285mm
Height
115mm
112mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
70°C
Perf/Watt
84.1
110.8+32%
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Value Analysis

The Arc B580 launched at $249 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799. The Arc B580 costs 68.8% less ($550 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 64.2 (Arc B580) vs 39.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) — the Arc B580 offers 62.5% better value. The Arc B580 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).

FeatureArc B580GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
MSRP
$249-69%
$799
Performance per Dollar
64.2+63%
39.5
Codename
BMG-G21
AD104
Release
December 13 2024
January 3 2023
Ranking
#132
#11