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Intel Arc A580 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

ACheck Price on AmazonIntel Arc A580BCheck Price on AmazonNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080

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APart A

Intel

Arc A580

  • Blender render score 2304 samples/min
  • Video memory 8 GB
  • Board power 185 W
VS

BPart B

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2080

  • Blender render score 2146 samples/min
  • Video memory 8 GB
  • Board power 215 W
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a graphics card. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 319 GPUs in our database.

Measured performance

Intel Arc A580 is 7% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Arc A5802,304

Median of 3 submissions

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 20802,146

Median of 9 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 4Average: 32Highest: 93

Gaming

A32%Basic
B31%Basic

Too close to call

Office Work

A54%Fair
B51%Fair

Too close to call

Daily Use

A40%Fair
B38%Fair

Too close to call

Content Creation

A30%Basic
B30%Basic

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

AIntel Arc A580

39/100

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080

38/100

AIntel Arc A580

Advantages

  • Board power 185 W vs 215 W (14% lower)
  • Blender render score 2304 samples/min vs 2146 samples/min (7% higher)
  • Shader units 3072 vs 2944 (4% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Boost clock 1700 MHz vs 1710 MHz (1% lower)

BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080

Advantages

  • Boost clock 1710 MHz vs 1700 MHz (1% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Board power 215 W vs 185 W (16% higher)
  • Blender render score 2146 samples/min vs 2304 samples/min (7% lower)
  • Shader units 2944 vs 3072 (4% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Arc A580BNVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.2304 samples/min Better +7%2146 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.39
Memory
Video memory8 GB8 GB
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus256 bit256 bit
Cores & clocks
Shader units3072 Better +4%2944
Boost clock1700 MHz1710 MHz Better +1%
Power
Board power185 W Better215 W
Platform
ArchitectureAlchemistTuring
Release year20232018
Launch price$179$699

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Intel Arc A580 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 at a glance

This page compares the Intel Arc A580 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Arc A580 posts a median render score of 2,304 against 2,146 for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, making it 7% faster. The medians are based on 3 and 9 community submissions.

Intel Arc A580: 8 GB video memory, GDDR6, 1700 MHz boost clock, 185 W board power, released in 2023, launched at $179. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080: 8 GB video memory, GDDR6, 1710 MHz boost clock, 215 W board power, released in 2018, launched at $699.

Arc A580 vs GeForce RTX 2080 FAQ

Which is faster, the Arc A580 or the GeForce RTX 2080?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Arc A580 posts a median render score of 2,304 against 2,146 for NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, making it 7% faster. The medians are based on 3 and 9 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Arc A580 or the GeForce RTX 2080?

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 is rated at 215 W and the Intel Arc A580 at 185 W, so the Arc A580 draws 16% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Arc A580 and the GeForce RTX 2080 cost at launch?

The Intel Arc A580 launched at $179 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 at $699. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Arc A580 or the GeForce RTX 2080 better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (32 and 31 out of 100). Blender is a rendering benchmark, so also look at independent game benchmarks.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.