52

Arc B580 Graphics Card

Battlemage · 12 GB GDDR6

$249

MSRP

85

RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card

Ada Lovelace · 16 GB GDDR6X

$999

MSRP

Our verdict

The RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 63% higher overall score, driven by its more shader cores, 16 GB of memory, and 52.2 TFLOPS TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 89% more frames per second across demanding titles like Alan Wake 2 and Black Myth Wukong.

However, the Arc B580 Graphics Card tells a compelling value story. At $249 versus the RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card's $999 price tag, it costs 301% less while delivering performance that's only 63% behind. Its 12 GB of memory is still more than enough for 1440p and even 4K gaming in most titles.

Our recommendation: for the majority of gamers targeting 1440p or even 4K with upscaling enabled, the Arc B580 Graphics Card is the smarter purchase. The RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card only makes sense if you need the absolute maximum performance for native 4K ray tracing, professional 3D rendering, or AI workloads where the extra VRAM and compute power provide a tangible advantage.

Performance winner

RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card

63% faster overall

Best value for money

Arc B580 Graphics Card

35% better value per dollar

Arc B580 Graphics Card best for

Power efficiency

35% better value per dollar

Memory

Memory
12 GB
16 GB
Memory type
GDDR6
GDDR6X
Memory bus
192-bit
256-bit
Memory bandwidth
456 GB/s
736 GB/s

Performance

Boost clock
2,670 MHz
2,550 MHz
Base clock
2,050 MHz
2,295 MHz
FP32 performance
12.8 TFLOPS
52.2 TFLOPS

Physical

Transistors
18.6 billion
45.9 billion
Process
5 nm
4 nm
PCIe
PCIe 4
PCIe 4
Card length
267 mm
304 mm

Power

TDP
150W
320W
Power connector
8-pin
16-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2
42 fps
86 fps
Black Myth Wukong
47 fps
98 fps
Counter-Strike 2
270 fps
460 fps
Cyberpunk 2077
52 fps
108 fps
Hogwarts Legacy
53 fps
112 fps
Spider-Man 2
56 fps
117 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Compute
98,000 points
200,000 points
3DMark Fire Strike
21,500 points
46,000 points
3DMark Time Spy
13,000 points
28,000 points

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card worth $750 more than the Arc B580 Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card scores 85 overall vs 52 for the Arc B580 Graphics Card. If you need the extra performance for demanding tasks, the premium is justified. For most users gaming at 1440p or below, the Arc B580 Graphics Card offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the Arc B580 Graphics Card or RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card?

The RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the Arc B580 Graphics Card still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the Arc B580 Graphics Card handle 4K gaming?

The Arc B580 Graphics Card can handle 4K gaming in less demanding titles and with upscaling technologies like DLSS or FSR. For native 4K at ultra settings in demanding games, the RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the Arc B580 Graphics Card or RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card?

Choose the Arc B580 Graphics Card if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the RTX 4080 SUPER Graphics Card if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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