Intel Arc B580 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
FPS benchmarks across 139 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
Arc B580
Battlemage · 12 GB GDDR6

Lowest price
$582
FPS / €
0.722
RTX 3070
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6

Lowest price
$500
FPS / €
0.834
Our verdict
- The Arc B580 is on average 4% faster than the RTX 3070 at 1440p across our reference games.
- The RTX 3070 is currently $82 cheaper ($500 vs $582).
- With 0.834 FPS per euro, the RTX 3070 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.
FPS / €
The higher the number, the better the performance you get for your money.
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Specifications
| Arc B580 | RTX 3070 | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Battlemage | Ampere |
| Release date | 2024-12 | 2020-10 |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | 192 bit | 256 bit |
| Bandwidth | 456 GB/s | 448 GB/s |
| Shading units | 2560 | 5888 |
| Boost clock | 2850 MHz | 1725 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 190 W | 220 W |
| Recommended PSU | 600 W | 650 W |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Launch price | $249 | $499 |
Popularity on DropReference
Arc B580
#45 / 69Number of builds created with this GPU
66
Average build price
$906
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black
650 W · $60
RTX 3070
#15 / 69Number of builds created with this GPU
30
Average build price
$1,383
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black
650 W · $60
All models
Real-time prices and stock in your region
Arc B580
5 models trackedRTX 3070
80 models tracked
ASUS RTX 3070 Founders Edition 8GB GDDR6$500
ASUS ROG Strix RTX 3070 OC 8GB GDDR6$895
Gigabyte RTX 3070 Gaming OC 8GB GDDR6$595
MSI RTX 3070 Ventus 3X OC 8GB GDDR6$670
EVGA GeForce RTX 3070 FTW3 Ultra Gaming 8GB GDDR6 LHR Multicolour$585
MSI RTX 3070 VENTUS 2X OC 8GB GDDR6$696
Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the Arc B580 or the RTX 3070?
The Arc B580 is on average 4% faster than the RTX 3070 at 1440p across our reference games. The RTX 3070 is currently $82 cheaper ($500 vs $582). With 0.834 FPS per euro, the RTX 3070 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 3070?
At 1440p, the Arc B580 averages 377 FPS versus 363 FPS for the RTX 3070 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 3070?
A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RTX 3070. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black.
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 3070?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 3070 is the r7-5700x (6 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 3070 cost right now?
The RTX 3070 is available from $500. We track 80 models in real time.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, with Ampere architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. Excellent for 1440p and 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and DLSS for revolutionary graphics.
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