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Arc A580 vs RTX 2080

Full specification comparison between the Intel Arc A580 (2023) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 (2018).

Arc A580

Intel Entry-level

24 / perf index
  • Lower power draw (185 W vs 215 W)
  • Cheaper at launch ($179 vs $699)
  • Newer (2023 vs 2018)
  • Better performance per dollar

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Winner

RTX 2080

NVIDIA Mid-range

28 / perf index
  • ~17% faster on average
  • More power-efficient

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Verdict: The RTX 2080 is roughly 17% faster than the Arc A580 on average — a clear, noticeable performance advantage.

At launch pricing, the Arc A580 offers more performance per dollar, and the RTX 2080 is the more power-efficient chip.

Estimated performance

Arc A580
24
RTX 2080
28

Estimated average 1440p raster gaming performance compiled from publicly available benchmark data. Individual games vary.

Specs side by side

SpecificationArc A580RTX 2080
ArchitectureAlchemistTuring
Release year20232018
Est. performance
24
28
Shading units
3,072
2,944
Boost clock
1700 MHz
1710 MHz
FP32 compute
10.4 TFLOPS
10.1 TFLOPS
VRAM
8 GB
8 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus
256-bit
256-bit
Board power
185 W
215 W
Launch MSRP
$179
$699

Green bars mark the better value in each row (for power and price, lower wins).

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 2080 better than the Arc A580?

Yes — based on aggregated benchmark data, the RTX 2080 is about 17% faster than the Arc A580 on average.

How much faster is the RTX 2080 than the Arc A580?

Roughly 17% on average in raster gaming workloads. The gap varies by title, resolution and settings.

Which graphics card is better value?

Comparing launch prices, the Arc A580 delivers more performance per dollar. Check current street prices, as market pricing often shifts the value equation.

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