Arc B580 vs GeForce RTX 4070

CPU

GPU

Arc B580

2024Core: 2670 MHzBoost: 2670 MHz

Popular choices:

••••••RTX 4070•••

GeForce RTX 4070

2023Core: 1920 MHzBoost: 2475 MHz

Popular choices:

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc B580

12 GB 190

15,977

0.0%

26,919

+68.5%

RTX 2000 Ada Generation Embedded GPU

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

GeForce RTX 5060

RTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile

GeForce RTX 5070

GeForce RTX 4090 D

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 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 $350 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 42.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.2 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Measures 272mm instead of 304mm, a 32mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,977 vs 26,919).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅+68.5% 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.

Trade-offs

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140.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.9 vs 64.2 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌11.8% longer card at 304mm vs 272mm.

Arc B580

2024

GeForce RTX 4070

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $350 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 42.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 64.2 vs 44.9 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Measures 272mm instead of 304mm, a 32mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+68.5% 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.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (15,977 vs 26,919).
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌Weaker long-term outlook: GeForce RTX 4070 is the safer future-proof pick thanks to newer hardware and better gaming feature support.

Trade-offs

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140.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 44.9 vs 64.2 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌11.8% longer card at 304mm vs 272mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4070 better than Arc B580?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4070 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 68.5% 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 4070 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 68.5% 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 4070 is about 140.6% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 68.5% 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 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?

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 4070. The trade-off is that GeForce RTX 4070 currently gives you 68.5% 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 4070 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	226 FPS	183 FPS
medium	212 FPS	167 FPS
high	191 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	149 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	183 FPS	150 FPS
medium	152 FPS	124 FPS
high	136 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	111 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	95 FPS	92 FPS
medium	80 FPS	78 FPS
high	68 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	58 FPS

Open Arc B580 Open GeForce RTX 4070

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	412 FPS	544 FPS
medium	348 FPS	454 FPS
high	262 FPS	353 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	299 FPS
1440p
low	243 FPS	351 FPS
medium	207 FPS	288 FPS
high	165 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	119 FPS	172 FPS
medium	97 FPS	144 FPS
high	80 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	101 FPS

Open Arc B580 Open GeForce RTX 4070

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	719 FPS	884 FPS
medium	575 FPS	713 FPS
high	479 FPS	643 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	569 FPS
1440p
low	539 FPS	684 FPS
medium	431 FPS	549 FPS
high	359 FPS	483 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	424 FPS
4K
low	359 FPS	467 FPS
medium	288 FPS	373 FPS
high	240 FPS	326 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	277 FPS

Open Arc B580 Open GeForce RTX 4070

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4070
1080p
low	719 FPS	751 FPS
medium	575 FPS	612 FPS
high	479 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	359 FPS	497 FPS
1440p
low	539 FPS	615 FPS
medium	431 FPS	500 FPS
high	359 FPS	433 FPS
ultra	270 FPS	395 FPS
4K
low	359 FPS	384 FPS
medium	288 FPS	324 FPS
high	240 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	272 FPS

Open Arc B580 Open GeForce RTX 4070

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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 4070

The GeForce RTX 4070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1920 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,919 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Arc B580 scores 15,977 versus the GeForce RTX 4070's 26,919 — the GeForce RTX 4070 leads by 68.5%. The Arc B580 is built on Xe2 while the GeForce RTX 4070 uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (Arc B580) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 4070). Raw compute: 13.67 TFLOPS (Arc B580) vs 29.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070). Boost clocks: 2670 MHz vs 2475 MHz. Ray tracing: 20 RT cores (Arc B580) vs 46 (GeForce RTX 4070) with 160 Tensor cores vs 184.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4070
G3D Mark Score	15,977	26,919+68%
Architecture	Xe2	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	5888+130%
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.67 TFLOPS	29.15 TFLOPS+113%
Boost Clock	2670 MHz+8%	2475 MHz
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	160	184+15%
L1 Cache	5 MB	5.8 MB+16%
L2 Cache	18 MB	36 MB+100%
Ray Tracing Cores	20	46+130%
Tensor Cores	160	184+15%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 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 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 4070
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) — a 10.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 18 MB (Arc B580) vs 36 MB (GeForce RTX 4070) — the GeForce RTX 4070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4070
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	36 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc B580) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4070
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 (2x) (GeForce RTX 4070). 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 4070).

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4070
Encoder	Xe2 Media Engine	8th Gen NVENC (2x)
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 4070's 200W — a 5.1% difference. The Arc B580 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Arc B580) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 4070). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 272mm vs 304mm, occupying 2 vs 3 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Arc B580	GeForce RTX 4070
TDP	190W-5%	200W
Recommended PSU	600W-8%	650W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	272mm	304mm
Height	115mm	137mm
Slots	2-33%	3
Temp (Load)	70°C-13%	80°C
Perf/Watt	84.1	134.6+60%

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Value Analysis

The Arc B580 launched at $249 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4070 launched at $599. The Arc B580 costs 58.4% less ($350 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 64.2 (Arc B580) vs 44.9 (GeForce RTX 4070) — the Arc B580 offers 43% better value. The Arc B580 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2023).