Intel Arc B580 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has 23% better performance than the Arc B580 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Arc B580 has 225% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
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 567 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 RTX 2080 Ti GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2018 with a MSRP of $999. It is built on the Turing GPU microarchitecture (codename TU102) and is manufactured on a 12 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 2080 Ti has 11 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 352 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 616 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 RTX 2080 Ti includes 4,352 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,350 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,545 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 272 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 88 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 544 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 68 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 2080 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RTX 2080 Ti has the 40th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 36.35% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 47,166 score and $999 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 47.21. This is the 78th 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 B580 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Xe2 | Turing |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q4 2024 | Q3 2018 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $249 | $999 |
| 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
God of War Ragnarök | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 123 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 104 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 88 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 82 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 63 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 34 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 3060 Ti | 44.9 | +33% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 39 | +15% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 36.6 | +8% |
| Arc A770 | 34.6 | +2% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 34 | +1% |
| Arc B580 | 33.8 | |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 28.9 | -14% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 6.84 | -7% |
| Arc B580 | 7.37 | |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 7.67 | +4% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 8.17 | +11% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 8.89 | +21% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 8.89 | +21% |
| Arc A770 | 9.51 | +29% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 | 9.68 | +31% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 10.33 | +40% |
| GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER | 13.81 | +87% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 2080 Ti has 23% better performance than the Arc B580 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Arc B580 is ranked 57th with a score of 38,258, and the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is ranked 40th with a score of 47,166.
The Arc B580 has 225% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Arc B580 is ranked 4th with a performance per dollar of 153.65, and the GeForce RTX 2080 Ti is ranked 78th with a performance per dollar of 47.21.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (8 GB) | 47,803 | +25% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 47,201.5 | +23% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | 47,166 | +23% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 43,359 | +13% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) | 43,112 | +13% |
| Radeon RX 6600 XT | 39,051 | +2% |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 38,805.5 | +1% |
| Arc B580 | 38,258 | |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 37,941 | -1% |
| Radeon VII | 37,881 | -1% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5060 | 157.86 | +3% |
| Arc B580 | 153.65 | |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 144.26 | -6% |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 131.48 | -14% |
| Arc A750 | 129.02 | -16% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Ti | 50.86 | -67% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 | 48.85 | -68% |
| GeForce RTX 2080 Ti | 47.21 | -69% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 41.07 | -73% |
| TITAN X (Pascal) | 30.02 | -80% |
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
| Benchmark | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 14,662 (+2.03%) | 14,370.5 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 15,362 (+13.64%) | 13,518.5 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 136,983 | 165,122 (+20.54%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 35,296 (+2.86%) | 34,316 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 158,243 (+27.08%) | 124,524 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 34,341 (+3.04%) | 33,327 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 160.9 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 15,767 | 21,563 (+36.76%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 712 | 926 (+30.06%) |
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 B580 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | BMG-G21 | TU102 |
| Architecture | Xe2 | Turing |
| Process Size | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Transistors | 19,600 million | 18,600 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 B580 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 12 GB | 11 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 456 Gb/s | 616 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,375 MHz | 1,750 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 192 bit | 352 bit |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 18 MB | 5.5 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.
| Spec | Arc B580 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 190 W | 250 W |
| Suggested PSU | 450 W | 600 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1a, DisplayPort 2.1 | HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a, USB Type-C |
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 B580 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Shading Units | 2,560 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 4,352 |
| Execution Units (EU) | 2,560 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 68 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 160 | 272 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 80 | 88 |
| Tensor Cores | -- | 544 |
| Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) | 160 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Cores | -- | 68 |
| Ray Tracing Units (RTU) | 20 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 2,670 MHz | 1,350 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,670 MHz | 1,545 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 B580 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 213.6 GPixel/s | 136 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 427.2 GTexel/s | 420.2 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 13.67 TFLOPS | 13.45 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 1.71 TFLOPS | 420.2 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 B580 | GeForce RTX 2080 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| 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.