Intel Arc B580 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050

Name: Intel Arc B580
Brand: Intel
Availability: InStock

FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.

Intel

Arc B580

Battlemage · 12 GB GDDR6

#45 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.32/100

Lowest price

$582

FPS / €

0.722

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Nvidia

RTX 3050

Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

#12 / 69

Overall score Relative gaming performance score, based on the average FPS measured across our benchmarked games. 100 = the fastest card in our catalog.15/100

Lowest price

$210

FPS / €

1.491

See the cheapest model See all 95 models

Our verdict

The Arc B580 is on average 29% faster than the RTX 3050 at 1440p across our reference games.
The RTX 3050 is currently $372 cheaper ($210 vs $582).
With 1.491 FPS per euro, the RTX 3050 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
The Arc B580 packs more video memory (12 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Gaming performance

Benchmarks measured with a r9-9950x3D2 to avoid bottlenecking the graphics cards.

Arc B580

RTX 3050

Counter-Strike 2

+13%

362 FPS

1% low 208

321 FPS

1% low 194

Apex Legends

+45%

237 FPS

1% low 164

164 FPS

1% low 114

Grand Theft Auto V

+73%

83 FPS

1% low 64

48 FPS

1% low 37

Red Dead Redemption 2

+61%

140 FPS

1% low 95

87 FPS

1% low 63

Cyberpunk 2077

+121%

73 FPS

1% low 54

33 FPS

1% low 25

Rocket League

+18%

692 FPS

1% low 311

584 FPS

1% low 240

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

+87%

125 FPS

1% low 91

67 FPS

1% low 50

Crimson Desert

+62%

118 FPS

1% low 80

73 FPS

1% low 53

FPS / €

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

Arc B580

0.722

RTX 3050

1.491

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Specifications

	Arc B580	RTX 3050
Architecture	Battlemage	Ampere
Release date	2024-12	2022-01
Video memory	12 GB	8 GB
Memory type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory bus	192 bit	128 bit
Bandwidth	456 GB/s	224 GB/s
Shading units	2560	2560
Boost clock	2850 MHz	1777 MHz
Power draw (TDP)	190 W	130 W
Recommended PSU	600 W	550 W
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x8	PCIe 4.0 x8
Launch price	$249	$249

Popularity on DropReference

Arc B580

#45 / 69

Popularity score1.2/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.0.2%

Number of builds created with this GPU

Average build price

$906

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black

650 W · $60

Latest builds

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RTX 3050

#12 / 69

Popularity score11.7/100

Share of builds Percentage of builds created by the DropReference community that use this GPU.1.3%

Number of builds created with this GPU

224

Average build price

$805

Most paired CPUs

Most used power supply

be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular

850 W · $110

Latest builds

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All models

Real-time prices and stock in your region

Arc B580

5 models tracked

Kotoshi AR-B580D6-E12GB/DF Intel Arc B580 Graphics Board$582

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RTX 3050

95 models tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Which is the better graphics card, the Arc B580 or the RTX 3050?

The Arc B580 is on average 29% faster than the RTX 3050 at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3050 is currently $372 cheaper ($210 vs $582). With 1.491 FPS per euro, the RTX 3050 offers the best price-to-performance ratio. The Arc B580 packs more video memory (12 GB vs 8 GB), an advantage for 4K and heavy textures.

Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: Arc B580 or RTX 3050?

At 1440p, the Arc B580 averages 377 FPS versus 292 FPS for the RTX 3050 across our reference games.

What power supply do you need for the Arc B580?

A power supply of around 600 W is recommended for the Arc B580. 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 3050?

A power supply of around 550 W is recommended for the RTX 3050. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular.

Which CPU should you pair with the Arc B580?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the Arc B580 is the r5-5500 (13 builds).

Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 3050?

In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3050 is the r5-5500 (79 builds).

How much does the Arc B580 cost right now?

The Arc B580 is available from $582. We track 5 models in real time.

How much does the RTX 3050 cost right now?

The RTX 3050 is available from $210. We track 95 models in real time.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, with Ampere architecture, offers entry-level gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Ideal for 1080p gaming, it supports ray tracing and DLSS for enhanced graphics at an affordable price.