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Intel Arc B580 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970

Intel
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NVIDIA
Performance
Arc B580139% better
38,25829% of 129,772
GeForce GTX 970
16,03312% of 129,772

The Arc B580 has 139% better performance than the GeForce GTX 970 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Arc B580215% better
153.6593% of 165.13
GeForce GTX 970
48.7330% of 165.13

The Arc B580 has 215% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 970 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the Intel Arc B580 GPU

The Intel Arc B580 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2024 with a MSRP of $249. It is built on the Xe2 GPU microarchitecture (codename BMG-G21) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The Arc B580 has 12 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,375 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 456 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 B580 includes 2,560 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,670 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,670 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 160 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 80 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 160 Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) optimized for AI workloads and 20 ray tracing units dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The Arc B580 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1a, DisplayPort 2.1 display connections. Intel recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 190 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Arc B580 has the 57th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 29.48% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 38,258 score and $249 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 153.65. This is the 4th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q3 2014 with a MSRP of $329. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GM204) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 970 has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,753 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 224.4 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 GTX 970 includes 1,664 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,050 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,178 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 104 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 56 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 970 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 148 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 970 has the 155th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 12.35% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 16,033 score and $329 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 48.73. This is the 76th 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.

InfoArc B580GeForce GTX 970
ManufacturerIntelNVIDIA
ArchitectureXe2Maxwell 2.0
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ4 2024Q3 2014
Launch Price (MSRP)$249$329
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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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
FPS data for God of War Ragnarök
God of War Ragnarök
Arc B580GeForce GTX 970
Low - 1080p
123 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
104 FPS
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High - 1080p
88 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
82 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
63 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
34 FPS
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:Arc B580 orGeForce GTX 970
GPUFrames Per Second
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)62.7+86%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti58+72%
GeForce RTX 406039+15%
GeForce RTX 506036.6+8%
GeForce RTX 306034+1%
Arc B58033.8

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:Arc B580 orGeForce GTX 970
GPUCost Per Frame
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB)6.84-7%
Arc B5807.37
GeForce RTX 40607.67+4%
GeForce RTX 50608.17+11%
GeForce RTX 40708.89+21%
GeForce RTX 30609.68+31%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti10.33+40%
GeForce RTX 309020.09+173%

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Arc B580139% better
38,25829% of 129,772
GeForce GTX 970
16,03312% of 129,772

The Arc B580 has 139% better performance than the GeForce GTX 970 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Arc B580 is ranked 57th with a score of 38,258, and the GeForce GTX 970 is ranked 155th with a score of 16,033.

Performance per dollar
Arc B580215% better
153.6593% of 165.13
GeForce GTX 970
48.7330% of 165.13

The Arc B580 has 215% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 970 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The Arc B580 is ranked 4th with a performance per dollar of 153.65, and the GeForce GTX 970 is ranked 76th with a performance per dollar of 48.73.

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:Arc B580 or
GPUBenchmark Performance
Radeon RX 6600 XT39,051+2%
Radeon RX 760038,805.5+1%
Arc B58038,258
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti37,941-1%
Radeon VII37,881-1%
Radeon R9 Nano17,282-55%
Radeon R9 290X16,167.5-58%
GeForce GTX 97016,033-58%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti15,619-59%
Arc A38013,892-64%

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:Arc B580 or
GPUPerformance Per Dollar
GeForce RTX 5060157.86+3%
Arc B580153.65
Radeon RX 7600144.26-6%
Radeon RX 7800 XT131.48-14%
Arc A750129.02-16%
GeForce GTX 96054.11-65%
GeForce GTX 95052.52-66%
GeForce GTX 97048.73-68%
Radeon R9 390X41.83-73%
Radeon R9 280X36.09-77%

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.

  • Popular
BenchmarkArc B580GeForce GTX 970
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
14,662
(+313.71%)
3,544
3DMark Time Spy Score
15,362
(+315.98%)
3,693
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
136,983
(+88.11%)
72,819
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
35,296
(+195.27%)
11,954
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
158,243
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
34,341
(+159.2%)
13,249
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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141.6
PassMark G3D Mark
15,767
(+63.59%)
9,638
PassMark G2D Mark
712
767
(+7.72%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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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.

SpecArc B580GeForce GTX 970
CodenameBMG-G21GM204
ArchitectureXe2Maxwell 2.0
Process Size5 nm28 nm
Transistors19,600 million5,200 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.

SpecArc B580GeForce GTX 970
Memory Size12 GB4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth456 Gb/s224.4 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,375 MHz1,753 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit256 bit
L1 Cache256 KB48 KB
L2 Cache18 MB2 MB

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.

SpecArc B580GeForce GTX 970
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)190 W148 W
Suggested PSU450 W300 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin2x 6-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1a, DisplayPort 2.1DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2

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.

SpecArc B580GeForce GTX 970
Shading Units2,560--
CUDA Cores--1,664
Execution Units (EU)2,560--
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)160104
Render Output Units (ROP)8056
Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX)160--
Ray Tracing Units (RTU)20--
Core Clock Speed2,670 MHz1,050 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,670 MHz1,178 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.

SpecArc B580GeForce GTX 970
Pixel Fill Rate213.6 GPixel/s65.97 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate427.2 GTexel/s122.5 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance13.67 TFLOPS3.92 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance1.71 TFLOPS122.5 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.

SpecArc B580GeForce GTX 970
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.66.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.