52

Arc B580 Graphics Card

Battlemage · 12 GB GDDR6

$249

MSRP

74

RX 7900 GRE Graphics Card

RDNA 3 · 16 GB GDDR6

$549

MSRP

Our verdict

The RX 7900 GRE Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 42% higher overall score, driven by its more shader cores, 16 GB of memory, and 23 TFLOPS TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 45% 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 RX 7900 GRE Graphics Card's $549 price tag, it costs 120% less while delivering performance that's only 42% 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 RX 7900 GRE 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

RX 7900 GRE Graphics Card

42% faster overall

Best value for money

Arc B580 Graphics Card

10% better value per dollar

Arc B580 Graphics Card best for

Power efficiency

10% better value per dollar

Memory

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

Performance

Boost clock
2,670 MHz
2,245 MHz
Base clock
2,050 MHz
1,500 MHz
FP32 performance
12.8 TFLOPS
23 TFLOPS

Physical

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

Power

TDP
150W
260W
Power connector
8-pin
2x8-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2
42 fps
64 fps
Black Myth Wukong
47 fps
72 fps
Counter-Strike 2
270 fps
370 fps
Cyberpunk 2077
52 fps
80 fps
Hogwarts Legacy
53 fps
82 fps
Spider-Man 2
56 fps
86 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Compute
98,000 points
152,000 points
3DMark Fire Strike
21,500 points
35,000 points
3DMark Time Spy
13,000 points
21,000 points

Frequently asked questions

Is the RX 7900 GRE Graphics Card worth $300 more than the Arc B580 Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The RX 7900 GRE Graphics Card scores 74 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 RX 7900 GRE Graphics Card?

The RX 7900 GRE Graphics Card delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The RX 7900 GRE 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 RX 7900 GRE Graphics Card is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the Arc B580 Graphics Card or RX 7900 GRE 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 RX 7900 GRE Graphics Card if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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