Intel Arc A580 vs AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT
The Arc A580 has 53% better performance than the Radeon RX 6500 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon RX 6500 XT has 70% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.
Summary
About the Intel Arc A580 GPU
The Intel Arc A580 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2023. It is built on the Generation 12.7 GPU microarchitecture (codename DG2-512) and is manufactured on a 6 nm process.
Memory
The Arc A580 has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,000 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 512 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The Arc A580 includes 3,072 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,700 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,000 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 192 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 384 Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) optimized for AI workloads and 24 ray tracing units dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The Arc A580 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0 display connections. Intel recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 175 W.
Benchmark Performance
The Arc A580 has the 74th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 27.13% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
About the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2022 with a MSRP of $199. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 24) and is manufactured on a 6 nm process.
Memory
The RX 6500 XT has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,248 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 143.9 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RX 6500 XT includes 1,024 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,310 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,815 MHz. It usually operates at 2,610 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 64 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 16 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX 6500 XT occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 107 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RX 6500 XT has the 119th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 17.69% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 22,954 score and $199 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 115.35. This is the 16th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Arc A580 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q4 2023 | Q1 2022 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $199 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
F1 24 | Arc A580 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 241 FPS(+180.89%) | 86 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | 208 FPS(+267.49%) | 57 FPS |
| High - 1080p | 153 FPS(+315.18%) | 37 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | 50 FPS(+376.92%) | 10 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | 32 FPS(+370.59%) | 7 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 15 FPS | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 20 | +37% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 19 | +30% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 18 | +23% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 17 | +16% |
| Arc A750 | 16.8 | +15% |
| Arc A580 | 14.6 | |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 13.9 | -5% |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 9.5 | -35% |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 8.2 | -44% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Arc A580 has 53% better performance than the Radeon RX 6500 XT for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Arc A580 is ranked 74th with a score of 35,210, and the Radeon RX 6500 XT is ranked 119th with a score of 22,954.
The Radeon RX 6500 XT has 178% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
Radeon RX 6500 XT's 115.35 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| TITAN X (Pascal) | 35,995 | +2% |
| Radeon RX 5700 XT | 35,822.5 | +2% |
| Arc A580 | 35,210 | |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER | 34,963.5 | -1% |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 31,774 | -10% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 23,362.5 | -34% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 23,057 | -35% |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 22,954 | -35% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | 22,891.5 | -35% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 21,980.5 | -38% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A750 | 129.02 | +12% |
| Arc A770 | 119.31 | +3% |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 115.38 | +0% |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 115.35 | |
| GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER | 114.62 | -1% |
| Radeon RX 570 | 112.23 | -3% |
| Radeon RX 5600 XT | 112.22 | -3% |
| Radeon RX 6600 XT | 103.04 | -11% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 98.46 | -15% |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 96.58 | -16% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Arc A580 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 10,963 (+120.72%) | 4,967 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 11,729 (+111.87%) | 5,536 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 113,974 (+24.01%) | 91,909 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 27,574 (+75.5%) | 15,712 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 113,089 (+74.84%) | 64,682 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 31,518 (+37.64%) | 22,899 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 11,981 (+24.67%) | 9,610 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 744 | 827 (+11.16%) |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Arc A580 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | DG2-512 | Navi 24 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Transistors | 21,700 million | 5,400 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Arc A580 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 Gb/s | 143.9 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,000 MHz | 2,248 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 64 bit |
| L1 Cache | -- | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB | 1,024 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Arc A580 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 175 W | 107 W |
| Suggested PSU | 450 W | 300 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0 | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Arc A580 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 1,024 |
| Shading Units | 3,072 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 16 |
| Execution Units (EU) | 3,072 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 192 | 64 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 96 | 32 |
| Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) | 384 | -- |
| Ray Accelerators | -- | 16 |
| Ray Tracing Units (RTU) | 24 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,700 MHz | 2,310 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,000 MHz | 2,815 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Game) | -- | 2,610 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Arc A580 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 192 GPixel/s | 90.08 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 384 GTexel/s | 180.2 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 12.29 TFLOPS | 5.77 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 1.54 TFLOPS | 360.3 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Arc A580 | Radeon RX 6500 XT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 2.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.6 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.