Intel Arc A580 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
33.4Rasterization24.3
47.4Memoryspec-based31.2
86.9Efficiencyspec-based93.3
36.9Compute33.3
10 spec wins — Intel Arc A5802 spec wins — NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Arc A580 wins this graphics card face-off, 46.7 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in rasterization (+9) and compute (+4). NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Arc A580
- Stronger rasterization score: 33 vs 24
- Stronger compute score: 37 vs 33
- 433% higher Tensor / AI cores: 384 vs 72
- 205% higher bandwidth: 512 GB/s vs 168 GB/s
- 167% higher Bus width: 256 bit vs 96 bit
Reasons to pick the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
- 62% lower TDP: 70 W vs 185 W
General
| Spec | Intel Arc A580 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ampere |
| Process | 6 nm+25% | 8 nm |
| TDP | 185 W | 70 W+62% |
| Power connector | — | None (slot-powered) |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Arc A580 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Shading units | 3,072+33% | 2,304 |
| RT cores | 24+33% | 18 |
| Tensor / AI cores | 384+433% | 72 |
| Base clock | — | 1,042 MHz |
| Boost clock | 1,700 MHz+16% | 1,470 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Arc A580 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| VRAM type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus width | 256 bit+167% | 96 bit |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s+205% | 168 GB/s |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Arc A580 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 10,867+125%Bottom 43% | 4,831Bottom 14% |
| PassMark G3D | 12,072+12%Bottom 21% | 10,740Bottom 18% |
Features
| Spec | Intel Arc A580 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling | XeSS | DLSS 4 (no FG) |
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