Intel Arc B570 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
Arc B570
Battlemage · 10 GB GDDR6

Lowest price
$339
FPS / $
1.248
RTX 3080 12GB
Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X

Lowest price
$799
FPS / $
0.631
Our verdict
- The RTX 3080 12GB is on average 16% faster than the Arc B570 at 1440p across our reference games.
- The Arc B570 is currently $460 cheaper ($339 vs $799).
- With 1.248 FPS/$, the Arc B570 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
Gaming performance
Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.
FPS / $
The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.
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Specifications
| Arc B570 | RTX 3080 12GB | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Battlemage | Ampere |
| Release date | 2025-01 | 2022-01 |
| Video memory | 10 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 160 bit | 384 bit |
| Bandwidth | 380 GB/s | 912 GB/s |
| Shading units | 2304 | 8960 |
| Boost clock | 2750 MHz | 1710 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 150 W | 350 W |
| Recommended PSU | 550 W | 750 W |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Launch price | $219 | $799 |
Popularity on DropReference
Arc B570
#58 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
43
Average build price
$730
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black
650 W · $60
RTX 3080 12GB
#54 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
5
Average build price
$2,977
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 1000W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular
1000 W · $180
Latest builds
All models
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Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the Arc B570 or the RTX 3080 12GB?
The RTX 3080 12GB is on average 16% faster than the Arc B570 at 1440p across our reference games. The Arc B570 is currently $460 cheaper ($339 vs $799). With 1.248 FPS/$, the Arc B570 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: Arc B570 or RTX 3080 12GB?
At 1440p, the Arc B570 averages 383 FPS versus 445 FPS for the RTX 3080 12GB across our reference games.
What power supply do you need for the Arc B570?
A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the Arc B570. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.
What power supply do you need for the RTX 3080 12GB?
A power supply of around 750 W is recommended for the RTX 3080 12GB. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MPG A1000GS PCIE5 1000W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular.
Which CPU should you pair with the Arc B570?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the Arc B570 is the r5-5500 (15 builds).
Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3080 12GB?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3080 12GB is the r7-7700 (2 builds).
How much does the Arc B570 cost right now?
The Arc B570 is available from $339. We track 2 models in real time.
How much does the RTX 3080 12GB cost right now?
The RTX 3080 12GB is available from $799. We track 3 models in real time.
Intel Arc B570
The Intel Arc B570, with Xe HPG architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 4 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p gaming with moderate settings, it provides excellent performance-to-price ratio for budget Intel configurations.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080, with Ampere architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 10 GB of GDDR6X memory. The flagship card of the RTX 3000 series excels at 4K and supports ray tracing and DLSS for ultra-realistic graphics.
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