Intel Arc A580 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
33.4Rasterization31.2
—Ray Tracing26.4
47.4Memoryspec-based47.7
86.9Efficiencyspec-based86.5
36.9Compute40.4
6 spec wins — Intel Arc A5806 spec wins — NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Arc A580 wins this graphics card face-off, 46.7 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in rasterization (+2). NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 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
- 243% higher Tensor / AI cores: 384 vs 112
- 42% higher bandwidth: 512 GB/s vs 360 GB/s
- 33% higher Bus width: 256 bit vs 192 bit
- 25% lower process: 6 nm vs 8 nm
- 25% higher 3DMark Time Spy: 10,867 vs 8,700
- Lower launch price: $179 vs $329
Reasons to pick the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
- Stronger compute score: 40 vs 37
- 50% higher VRAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 17% higher Shading units: 3,584 vs 3,072
- 17% higher RT cores: 28 vs 24
- 14% higher PassMark G3D: 13,800 vs 12,072
General
| Spec | Intel Arc A580 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2021 |
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ampere |
| Process | 6 nm+25% | 8 nm |
| TDP | 185 W | 170 W+8% |
| Power connector | — | 1x 8-pin |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Arc A580 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Shading units | 3,072 | 3,584+17% |
| RT cores | 24 | 28+17% |
| Tensor / AI cores | 384+243% | 112 |
| Base clock | — | 1,320 MHz |
| Boost clock | 1,700 MHz | 1,777 MHz+5% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Arc A580 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| VRAM type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus width | 256 bit+33% | 192 bit |
| Bandwidth | 512 GB/s+42% | 360 GB/s |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Arc A580 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 10,867+25%Bottom 43% | 8,700Bottom 32% |
| 3DMark Speed Way | — | 2,200Bottom 14% |
| PassMark G3D | 12,072Bottom 21% | 13,800+14%Bottom 30% |
| 1080p Ultra | — | 80 fpsBottom 15% |
| 1440p Ultra | — | 57 fpsBottom 15% |
| 4K Ultra | — | 30 fpsBottom 15% |
Features
| Spec | Intel Arc A580 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling | XeSS | DLSS 4 (no FG) |
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