Intel Arc B580 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
Arc B580
Battlemage · 12 GB GDDR6

Lowest price
$851
FPS / $
0.512
RTX 4070
Ada Lovelace · 12 GB GDDR6X

Lowest price
$829
FPS / $
0.561
Our verdict
- The RTX 4070 and the Arc B580 deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (423 FPS vs 410 FPS on average).
- The RTX 4070 is currently $22 cheaper ($829 vs $851).
- With 0.561 FPS/$, the RTX 4070 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 B580 | RTX 4070 | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Battlemage | Ada Lovelace |
| Release date | 2024-12 | 2023-04 |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory bus | 192 bit | 192 bit |
| Bandwidth | 456 GB/s | 504 GB/s |
| Shading units | 2560 | 5888 |
| Boost clock | 2850 MHz | 2475 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 190 W | 200 W |
| Recommended PSU | 600 W | 650 W |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Launch price | $249 | $599 |
Popularity on DropReference
Arc B580
#50 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
75
Average build price
$977
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black
850 W · $129
RTX 4070
#29 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
55
Average build price
$1,902
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

be quiet! Pure Power 12 750W 80 Plus Gold ATX 3.1
750 W · $80
All models
Real-time prices and stock in your region
Arc B580
1 models trackedRTX 4070
7 models tracked
GALAX RTX 4070 EX Gamer 12GB GDDR6X 192 BIT Graphics Card OME PACKAGING$850
Gigabyte RTX 4070 WINDFORCE OC 12GB GDDR6X Black$829
NVIDIA RTX 4070 Founders Edition 12GB GDDR6X Black$1,295
Gigabyte RTX 4070 WINDFORCE OC 12GB GDDR6 Black$1,049
ASUS GeForce RTX 4070 Evo OC 12GB GDDR6X Black$1,050
MSI RTX 4070 GAMING X TRIO 12GB GDDR6X 192-bit$1,149
Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the Arc B580 or the RTX 4070?
The RTX 4070 and the Arc B580 deliver nearly identical performance at 1440p (423 FPS vs 410 FPS on average). The RTX 4070 is currently $22 cheaper ($829 vs $851). With 0.561 FPS/$, the RTX 4070 offers the best price-to-performance ratio.
Which card should you pick for 1440p gaming: Arc B580 or RTX 4070?
At 1440p, the Arc B580 averages 410 FPS versus 423 FPS for the RTX 4070 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 Thermaltake Toughpower GF A3 850W 80 Plus Gold Fully Modular Black.
What power supply do you need for the RTX 4070?
A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RTX 4070. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the be quiet! Pure Power 12 750W 80 Plus Gold ATX 3.1.
Which CPU should you pair with the Arc B580?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the Arc B580 is the r7-5700x (15 builds).
Which CPU should you pair with the RTX 4070?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 4070 is the r7-7800x3D (9 builds).
How much does the Arc B580 cost right now?
The Arc B580 is available from $851. We track 1 models in real time.
How much does the RTX 4070 cost right now?
The RTX 4070 is available from $829. We track 7 models in real time.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, with Ada Lovelace architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 12 GB of GDDR6X memory. Excellent for 1440p and 4K gaming, it supports ray tracing and DLSS 3 for revolutionary graphics.
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