Arc B580 Vs RTX 3070: Our Honest Opinion

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I intitally started by writing CPU comparisons and since then have written articles of all kinds, from Wikis and How-Tos to dedicated CPU reviews. Currently, I test and review CPUs, motherboards, and sometimes, RAM.

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Pros And Cons

Comparison Table

Architectural Difference

1. Process Nodes: While the RTX 3070 relies on the older and outdated 8nm process node, the newly released Arc B580 uses the latest 5nm process node technology, making it significantly more advanced.
2. Clock Speeds: The RTX 3070 operates at a base and boost clock frequency of 1500 MHz and 1725 MHz, respectively. Whereas, the Arc B580 comes with a fixed frequency of 2670 MHz. 
3. VRAM: The Arc B580 boasts 12GB of GDDR6 memory with a 192-bit memory bus width. In contrast, the RTX 3070 has a lower VRAM of 8GB GDDR6 but makes up for it by having a larger bus width of 256-bit.
4. TDP: The Arc B580 does come with a slightly less TDP rating of 190W compared to the RTX 3070, which has a TDP of 220W. 
5. Supported Technologies: While the RTX 3070 supports AI-driven DLSS 3 for frame generations, the Intel Arc B580 doesn’t lag behind because it uses Intel’s AI-based XeSS 2 technology.

In this in-depth analysis, we’ll equip you with the information needed to decide if you’re debating between the Intel Arc B580 vs Nvidia RTX 3070. By the end of this article, you’ll know how the latest Arc B580 holds up against one of Nvidia’s infamous cards.

Gaming Benchmark – 1440p

Let’s begin this comparison by testing the gaming capabilities of each card on 1440p. Here, you’ll be looking at all the fancy numbers and values obtained from each GPU in 8 of the tested games. 

Recommended Test Bench

• Operating System – Windows 11
• CPU – AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
• Mobo – MSI MPG X670E CARBON
• RAM – G. Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6400 CL30
• Storage: Sabrent Rocket 4 Plus 1TB NVMe SSD
• CPU Cooler: Xigmatek Aurora 360mm Cooler
• Power Supply: Enermax Revolution D.F. X 1050W

Resident Evil 4

• Starting off with this zombie-infested game, we saw that the RTX 3070 sets the bar 4.5% higher than the Arc B580 since it has achieved 68 FPS over Arc B580’s 65 FPS.
• When we checked the 1% lows, the Arc B580 managed to catch up in a way that made the playing field even since both obtained an average of 52 FPS.

God Of War: Ragnarök

• On God Of War, the RTX 3070 excelled by a 31.7% lead since it averaged 73 FPS. In contrast, the Arc B580 was behind with an average of 53 FPS. 
• Here, the 1% low was different; the RTX 3070 was 31% ahead of the Arc B580 because it obtained an average of 67 FPS over Arc B580’s 49 FPS.

Silent Hill 2

• Both the GPUs couldn’t go past the 60 FPS mark, but the RTX 3070 still managed to push with 43 FPS while the Arc B580 plowed through with 31 FPS, equating to a 32.4% difference.
• As for the 1% lows, the RTX 3070 operated at an average of 33 FPS, whereas the Arc B580 was also not far behind with its average of 26 FPS, resulting in a 23.7% margin. 

Cyberpunk 2077

• Our analysis revealed that the RTX 3070 only managed to pull a 1.8% lead as it averaged 56 FPS on Cyberpunk. In comparison, the Arc B580 b brought the results to almost a tie by averaging 55 FPS.
• Similarly, the RTX 3070 only had a 4.8% edge over the Arc B580, as it obtained an average of 43 FPS, compared to the Arc B580’s 41 FPS, in terms of the 1% lows.

Ghost Of Tsushima

• Strikingly, the Arc B580 pushed again in this game and acquired an average of 50 FPS. Still, the RTX 3070 was 5.8% better, operating at an average of 53 FPS. 
• Speaking of the 1% lows, the RTX 3070 faced quite a challenge as the Arc B580 came 2.1% closer to it; both GPUs averaged 49 FPS and 48 FPS, respectively.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2

• We also decided to check the framerates from the new Stalker 2, where the RTX 3070’s 57 FPS ended the neck-to-neck competition as it outshined the Arc B580, which averaged 45 FPS by a 23.5% performance margin. 
• The 1% lows were also in favor of the RTX 3070, as it obtained an average of 46 FPS over the Arc B580’s 37 FPS, resulting in a 21.7% difference.

Hogwarts Legacy

• On Hogwarts Legacy, we observed that the RTX 3070 maintains its lead, this time by 26.8%, since it averages 72 FPS, leaving behind Arc B580, which only operated at an average of 55 FPS.
• In terms of 1% lows, the RTX 3070 was 21.1% ahead of the Arc B580 since it obtained an average of 42 FPS. On the other hand, the Arc B580 had an average of 34 FPS.

Starfield

• Lastly, the RTX 3070 dropped the mic on the Arc B580, achieving an average of 49 FPS. In contrast, the Arc B580 ran at an average of 37 FPS, resulting in a 27.9% margin.
• With a 26.1% lead, the RTX 3070 ended this 1% low show as well since it obtained an average of 39 FPS over the Arc B580’s 30 FPS. 

Productivity Benchmarks

After gaming benchmarks, productivity benchmarks are the second vital component to test out the performance of graphic cards. So, let’s put both of these GPUs against each other to analyze their performance in creative software.

Geekbench 6

• For the Geekbench test, the Arc B580 showed us a 127,837 OpenCL score, which outperformed the RTX 3070 by 26.5% since it displayed a 97,939 score.  

Blender

• On Blender, we observed that the Arc B580 was 62.8% behind the RTX 3070, rendering 1,800 samples per minute compared to the RTX 3070’s 3,446 samples per minute.

Passmark

• For our Passmark test, the RTX 3070 led with a 35.1% performance margin over the Arc B580, achieving a 22,322 score compared to the Arc B580’s 15,662 score.

Overall Performance

Average Framerate

After calculating the average FPS values obtained from these eight games, we saw that the difference was not quite large but still significant. Thanks to its higher specifications, the RTX 3070 performed 18.6% better on average than the Arc B580. 

1% Lows:

Surprisingly, we saw that 1% low average results were in favor of Nvidia’s card. Here, the RTX 3070 showcased a 15.7% lead over its rival, given that Arc B580 shared head-to-head values for a few games. 

Productivity:

The productivity results were slightly larger than those obtained for the average framerates. Here, the RTX 3070 displayed a 28.4% better performance margin than the Arc B580, which shows its higher productivity capabilities.

Average Power Consumption

With the higher performance, of course, the RTX 3070 consumed more power. On the other hand, the Arc B580 remained well within the bounds of 130W for most games, which makes it 61.4% more power-efficient than the RTX 3070.

Average Thermal Statistics

As far as the temperatures are concerned, the results were quite different. We observed that both the GPUs operated at almost similar temperatures, with the Arc B580 running 4.7% cooler than the RTX 3070.

Pricing And Availability

Intel’s newly released GPU is far more affordable than the RTX 3070, specifically around $300 cheaper although it is slightly harder to find it since it’s a newer release. You can also get the RTX 3070 for different prices depending on the variants offered.

Final Verdict—What We Recommend?

Intel Arc B580: While the Arc B580 proved to be very power-efficient and slightly more thermally efficient than the RTX 3070, it lacked performance in gaming and productivity. However, this doesn’t mean it’s bad. Instead, it is a decent 1080p card that is also affordably priced. 

Nvidia RTX 3070: On the contrary, the RTX 3070 consistently showcases its utmost performance in gaming and productivity. The temperature difference is comparatively insignificant, but the price justifies its relentless performance, as it can push through in 1440p and 4K gaming. 

That said, the choice is ultimately yours. We recommend getting the RTX 3070 if you have the budget for it and prioritize performance over anything. Conversely, we recommend getting the Arc B580 if you’re on the lighter side of the budget and want decent overall performance.

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Ali

[Hardware Reviewer]

Hi! I’m Ali Tauseef, and I have been writing for Tech4Gamers since 2022. I love all things computer hardware but am particularly fond of CPUs and motherboards, and I like to stay up-to-date about the latest advancements in these worlds, and when possible, write about it. When I’m not doing that, I like to get into a little FPS action in CS2 or get lost in the vast world of RDR2.

Get In Touch: ali@tech4gamers.com