Intel Arc A580
The Arc A580 has 27% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
We do not have performance per dollar data for the Arc A580 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 |
| Market Segment | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q4 2023 |
| Production Status | Active |
| Shop | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved by the Arc A580 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.
F1 24 | Frames Per SecondHigher is better | Cost Per FrameLower is better |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 241 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 208 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 153 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 50 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 32 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 15 FPS | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
Arc A580's 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
Arc A580's 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 cost per frame with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The Arc A580 has 27% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
The Arc A580 is ranked 74th with a score of 35,210.
We do not have performance per dollar data for the Arc A580 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Compare Performance
Arc A580's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 37,777 | +7% |
| GeForce GTX 1080 Ti | 37,671.5 | +7% |
| Arc A750 | 37,288 | +6% |
| 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 5700 | 31,470 | -11% |
| Radeon RX 5600 XT | 31,310 | -11% |
Compare Value For Money
Arc A580's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the Arc A580's average performance scores across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Value |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 10,963 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 11,729 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 113,974 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 27,574 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 113,089 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 31,518 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 11,981 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 744 |
Technical Specs
Processor Details
General information about the graphics processing unit like its architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Codename | DG2-512 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Size | 6 nm |
| Transistors | 21,700 million |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like its slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 175 W |
| Suggested PSU | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0 |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like its 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 | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory Size | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,000 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB |
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 | Value |
|---|---|
| Shading Units | 3,072 |
| Execution Units (EU) | 3,072 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 192 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 96 |
| Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) | 384 |
| Ray Tracing Units (RTU) | 24 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,700 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,000 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 | Value |
|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 192 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 384 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 12.29 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 1.54 TFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by this graphics card. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.6 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.