GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the Intel Arc A580 Graphics and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe Intel Arc A580 Graphics is based on the Intel Arc A580 Graphics and has 3072 texture shaders and 384 execution units. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, which has 3584 shaders and 28 execution units. |
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Intel Arc A580 Graphics | GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
Intel Arc A580 Graphics | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
ACM-G10 | GPU Chip | GA106-300-A1 |
Alchemist | Architecture | Ampere |
384 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 28 |
3072 | Shader | 3584 |
96 | Render Output Units | 48 |
192 | Texture Units | 112 |
24 | Raytracing Cores | 28 |
MemoryThe Intel Arc A580 Graphics has 8 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR6 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 512 GB/s. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 can access 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 360 GB/s. |
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8 GB | Memory Size | 12 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
2.000 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.875 GHz |
16.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 15.0 Gbps |
512 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 360 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe Intel Arc A580 Graphics clocks in the base with up to 1.700 GHz. The base frequency of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is 1.320 GHz. |
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1.700 GHz | Base Clock | 1.320 GHz |
2.000 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.777 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the Intel Arc A580 Graphics is 175 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 2 x 8-Pin connector. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 has a TDP of 170 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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175 W | TDP | 170 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
Unknown | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
2 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe Intel Arc A580 Graphics has a total of 0 -- fans. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 has 0 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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-- | Fan-Type | Axial |
-- | Fan 1 | -- |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityIn the connectivity category, we recorded the number of ports on a graphics card. A total of 4 screens can be connected to the Intel Arc A580 Graphics. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v2.0 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
-- | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe Intel Arc A580 Graphics supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
Yes | Raytracing | Yes |
No | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs directly in the graphics card reduces the load when playing or creating videos. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | AV1 | Decode |
No | VP8 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe Intel Arc A580 Graphics is -- long, -- high and -- wide. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is -- long, -- high and -- wide. |
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-- | Length | -- |
-- | Height | -- |
-- | Width | -- |
-- | Width (Slots) | -- |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe Intel Arc A580 Graphics was released in Q4/2023 at a price of 199 $ (Reference). The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 was introduced in Q1/2021 at a price of 329 $ (Reference). |
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Q4/2023 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
199 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 329 $ (Reference) |
6 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
-- | Documents | data sheet |
Intel Arc A580 Graphics
8 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
Intel Arc A580 Graphics
8 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
Intel Arc A580 Graphics
8 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
Intel Arc A580 Graphics
8 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
Intel Arc A580 Graphics
8 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
Intel Arc A580 Graphics
8 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
Intel Arc A580 Graphics
8 GB GDDR6 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |