Intel Arc B570 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

FPS benchmarks across 148 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

Intel

Arc B570

Battlemage · 10 GB GDDR6

#58 / 71
Intel Arc B570
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.24/100

Lowest price

$339

FPS / $

1.248

Nvidia

RTX 3080 12GB

Ampere · 12 GB GDDR6X

#54 / 71
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.61/100

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.

Arc B570
RTX 3080 12GB
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

+8%
358 FPS
1% low 208
388 FPS
1% low 233
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

+12%
249 FPS
1% low 161
278 FPS
1% low 179
Grand Theft Auto V

Grand Theft Auto V

+24%
91 FPS
1% low 64
113 FPS
1% low 81
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

+19%
128 FPS
1% low 94
152 FPS
1% low 113
Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077

+19%
94 FPS
1% low 69
112 FPS
1% low 83
Rocket League

Rocket League

+17%
709 FPS
1% low 319
829 FPS
1% low 371
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+13%
147 FPS
1% low 109
166 FPS
1% low 128
Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert

+19%
108 FPS
1% low 79
128 FPS
1% low 95

FPS / $

The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.

Arc B570
1.248
RTX 3080 12GB
0.631

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Specifications

Arc B570 RTX 3080 12GB
ArchitectureBattlemage Ampere
Release date2025-01 2022-01
Video memory10 GB 12 GB
Memory typeGDDR6 GDDR6X
Memory bus160 bit 384 bit
Bandwidth380 GB/s 912 GB/s
Shading units2304 8960
Boost clock2750 MHz 1710 MHz
Power draw (TDP)150 W 350 W
Recommended PSU550 W 750 W
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8 PCIe 4.0 x16
Launch price$219 $799

Popularity on DropReference

Arc B570

#58 / 71
Popularity score1/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

43

Average build price

$730

RTX 3080 12GB

#54 / 71
Popularity score1.2/100
Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0%

Number of builds created with this GPU

5

Average build price

$2,977

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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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