GPU Showdown

GeForce RTX 4080vsArc B580

The Arc B580 is a budget-friendly GPU for gamers who want solid 1080p performance without breaking the bank, while the GeForce RTX 4080 is a high-end card for enthusiasts chasing top-tier 4K gaming and ray tracing.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
16 GB · 320W
VS
NVIDIA Arc B580
12 GB · 190W
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 4080

Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2022

83score
4.2/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
16 GB
TDP
320W
CUDA Cores
9,728
Boost Clock
2505 MHz

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NVIDIA

Arc B580

Xe2 · TSMC 5 nm · 2024

38score
4.4/ 5
0 votes
VRAM
12 GB
TDP
190W
Shaders
2,560
Boost Clock
2670 MHz

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Aggregate Performance

Overall Performance Score

A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.

RTX 4080Winner
83
Arc B580
38
RTX 4080 leads by 118.4% in aggregate performance.
Where they rank overall
#4RTX 508086
#5RTX 408083
#6RTX 4080 SUPER82
#70RX 5700 XT39
#71Arc B58038
#72RTX 2060 12 GB38
Technical Specifications

Side-by-Side Specs

Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.

SpecsRTX 4080Arc B580
General
ArchitectureAda LovelaceXe2
Process Node5 nm5 nm
Memory
VRAM16 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit192-bit
Bandwidth716.8 GB/s456 GB/s
Compute
CUDA Cores9,7282,560
TMUs304160
ROPs11280
Boost Clock2505 MHz2670 MHz
FP3248.74 TF13.67 TF
Power
TDP320190
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 8-pin
Display
Max Resolution7680×43207680×4320
Display Outputs1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a1x HDMI 2.1a, 3x DisplayPort 2.1
Verdict

Which should you buy?

Winner overall

The GeForce RTX 4080 is the clear winner overall, offering much faster performance and more memory for demanding tasks.

Best value

For budget-minded buyers, the Arc B580 is the smarter pick as a more affordable option that still handles modern games.

When the other wins

The Arc B580 is the right choice if you're building a low-cost system and don't need top-tier speed or ray tracing power.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 4080 better than the Arc B580?

Overall the RTX 4080 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (83 vs 38 out of 100), so it leads the Arc B580 in most workloads.

How much faster is the RTX 4080 than the Arc B580?

Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4080 is roughly 118% faster than the Arc B580 overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.

Which should you buy, the RTX 4080 or the Arc B580?

If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4080. If the Arc B580 is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.