Intel Arc B580 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
FPS benchmarks across 150 games (reference CPU: r9-9950x3D2), live prices, popularity and community builds.
Arc B580
Battlemage · 12 GB GDDR6

Lowest price
Currently unavailable
RTX 2080
Turing · 8 GB GDDR6

Lowest price
1,356€
FPS / €
0.297
Our verdict
- The Arc B580 is on average 11% faster than the RTX 2080 at 1440p across our reference games.
- 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 2080 | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Battlemage | Turing |
| Release date | 2024-12 | 2018-09 |
| 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 | 2944 |
| Boost clock | 2850 MHz | 1710 MHz |
| Power draw (TDP) | 190 W | 215 W |
| Recommended PSU | 600 W | 650 W |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Launch price | $249 | $699 |
Popularity on DropReference
Arc B580
#67 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
75
Average build price
977€
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

MSI MAG A650BN 650W 80 Plus Bronze Black
650 W · 57€
RTX 2080
#61 / 71Number of builds created with this GPU
3
Average build price
1,693€
Most paired CPUs
Most used power supply

be quiet! System Power 11 650W 80 Plus Bronze
650 W · 60€
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Frequently asked questions
Which is the better graphics card, the Arc B580 or the RTX 2080?
The Arc B580 is on average 11% faster than the RTX 2080 at 1440p across our reference games. 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 2080?
At 1440p, the Arc B580 averages 410 FPS versus 369 FPS for the RTX 2080 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 2080?
A power supply of around 650 W is recommended for the RTX 2080. On DropReference, the most used PSU with this card is the be quiet! System Power 11 650W 80 Plus Bronze.
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 2080?
In community builds, the CPU most often paired with the RTX 2080 is the r5-5500 (2 builds).
How much does the RTX 2080 cost right now?
The RTX 2080 is available from 1,356€. We track 3 models in real time.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, with Turing architecture, offers high-end gaming performance with 8 GB of GDDR6 memory. The flagship card of the RTX 2000 series excels at 4K and supports ray tracing and DLSS for revolutionary graphics.
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