Arc B580 vs RTX A4500 Mobile
Aggregate performance score
We've compared RTX A4500 Mobile with Arc B580, including specs and performance data.
RTX A4500 Mobile outperforms Arc B580 by a moderate 11% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 86 | 116 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | no data | 88.25 |
| Power efficiency | 21.79 | 14.51 |
| Architecture | Ampere (2020−2024) | Xe2 (2024) |
| GPU code name | GA104 | BMG-G21 |
| Market segment | Mobile workstation | Desktop |
| Release date | 22 March 2022 (2 years ago) | 16 January 2025 (less than a year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | no data | $249 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the performance-to-price ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices for comparison.
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 5888 | 2560 |
| Core clock speed | 930 MHz | 2670 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | 1500 MHz | 2670 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 17,400 million | 19,600 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 140 Watt | 190 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 276.0 | 427.2 |
| Floating-point processing power | 17.66 TFLOPS | 13.67 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 96 | 80 |
| TMUs | 184 | 160 |
| Tensor Cores | 184 | 160 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 46 | 20 |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Laptop size | large | no data |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Length | no data | 272 mm |
| Width | no data | 2-slot |
| Supplementary power connectors | no data | 1x 8-pin |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory bus width | 256 Bit | 192 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2000 MHz | 2375 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 512.0 GB/s | 456.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | - |
| Resizable BAR | + | + |
Connectivity and outputs
Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.
| Display Connectors | Portable Device Dependent | 1x HDMI 2.1a, 3x DisplayPort 2.1 |
| HDMI | - | + |
API and SDK compatibility
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.6 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4 |
| CUDA | 8.6 | - |
| DLSS | + | + |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| Full HD | 130−140
+4%
| 125
−4%
|
| 1440p | 75−80
+10.3%
| 68
−10.3%
|
| 4K | 45−50
+7.1%
| 42
−7.1%
|
Cost per frame, $
| 1080p | no data | 1.99 |
| 1440p | no data | 3.66 |
| 4K | no data | 5.93 |
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low Preset
| Atomic Heart | 120−130
−63.5%
|
206
+63.5%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 230−240
+9.4%
|
210−220
−9.4%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 95−100
−15.5%
|
112
+15.5%
|
Full HD
Medium Preset
| Atomic Heart | 120−130
−17.5%
|
148
+17.5%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 130−140
+6.2%
|
120−130
−6.2%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 230−240
+9.4%
|
210−220
−9.4%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 95−100
+0%
|
97
+0%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 120−130
−36.2%
|
173
+36.2%
|
| Fortnite | 170−180
+8.6%
|
160−170
−8.6%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 150−160
+9.7%
|
140−150
−9.7%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 120−130
−50.8%
|
193
+50.8%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 160−170
+8.1%
|
140−150
−8.1%
|
| Valorant | 230−240
+7.3%
|
220−230
−7.3%
|
Full HD
High Preset
| Atomic Heart | 120−130
+24.8%
|
101
−24.8%
|
| Battlefield 5 | 130−140
+6.2%
|
120−130
−6.2%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 230−240
+9.4%
|
210−220
−9.4%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 270−280
+0.4%
|
270−280
−0.4%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 95−100
+18.3%
|
82
−18.3%
|
| Dota 2 | 140−150
+12.3%
|
130−140
−12.3%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 120−130
−26%
|
160
+26%
|
| Fortnite | 170−180
+8.6%
|
160−170
−8.6%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 150−160
+9.7%
|
140−150
−9.7%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 120−130
−35.9%
|
174
+35.9%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 130−140
−4.5%
|
140
+4.5%
|
| Metro Exodus | 100−105
−6%
|
106
+6%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 160−170
+8.1%
|
140−150
−8.1%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 140−150
−59.5%
|
236
+59.5%
|
| Valorant | 230−240
+7.3%
|
220−230
−7.3%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 130−140
+6.2%
|
120−130
−6.2%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 95−100
+26%
|
77
−26%
|
| Dota 2 | 140−150
+12.3%
|
130−140
−12.3%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 120−130
−17.3%
|
149
+17.3%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 150−160
+9.7%
|
140−150
−9.7%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 160−170
+8.1%
|
140−150
−8.1%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 140−150
+74.1%
|
85
−74.1%
|
| Valorant | 230−240
+7.3%
|
220−230
−7.3%
|
Full HD
Epic Preset
| Fortnite | 170−180
+8.6%
|
160−170
−8.6%
|
1440p
High Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 100−110
+13.5%
|
95−100
−13.5%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 280−290
+10.9%
|
250−260
−10.9%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 85−90
+23.2%
|
69
−23.2%
|
| Metro Exodus | 60−65
−1.6%
|
62
+1.6%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180
+0%
|
170−180
+0%
|
| Valorant | 260−270
+6%
|
250−260
−6%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 100−110
+8.3%
|
95−100
−8.3%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 45−50
−14.3%
|
56
+14.3%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 100−105
−10%
|
110
+10%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 120−130
+13.2%
|
100−110
−13.2%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 80−85
+17.6%
|
68
−17.6%
|
1440p
Epic Preset
| Fortnite | 110−120
+13.3%
|
95−100
−13.3%
|
4K
High Preset
| Atomic Heart | 30−35
+13.3%
|
30−33
−13.3%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 50−55
+13.6%
|
40−45
−13.6%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 90−95
+17.9%
|
78
−17.9%
|
| Metro Exodus | 35−40
−21.1%
|
46
+21.1%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 65−70
−25.4%
|
84
+25.4%
|
| Valorant | 250−260
+10.1%
|
220−230
−10.1%
|
4K
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 65−70
+11.9%
|
55−60
−11.9%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 50−55
+13.6%
|
40−45
−13.6%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 21−24
−30.4%
|
30
+30.4%
|
| Dota 2 | 110−120
+15%
|
100−105
−15%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 55−60
−5.4%
|
59
+5.4%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 80−85
+15.7%
|
70−75
−15.7%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 55−60
+18%
|
50−55
−18%
|
4K
Epic Preset
| Fortnite | 55−60
+14.6%
|
45−50
−14.6%
|
This is how RTX A4500 Mobile and Arc B580 compete in popular games:
- RTX A4500 Mobile is 4% faster in 1080p
- RTX A4500 Mobile is 10% faster in 1440p
- RTX A4500 Mobile is 7% faster in 4K
Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:
- in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, with 1080p resolution and the Ultra Preset, the RTX A4500 Mobile is 74% faster.
- in Atomic Heart, with 1080p resolution and the Low Preset, the Arc B580 is 63% faster.
All in all, in popular games:
- RTX A4500 Mobile is ahead in 40 tests (67%)
- Arc B580 is ahead in 18 tests (30%)
- there's a draw in 2 tests (3%)
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 38.45 | 34.75 |
| Recency | 22 March 2022 | 16 January 2025 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Chip lithography | 8 nm | 5 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 140 Watt | 190 Watt |
RTX A4500 Mobile has a 10.6% higher aggregate performance score, a 33.3% higher maximum VRAM amount, and 35.7% lower power consumption.
Arc B580, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 2 years, and a 60% more advanced lithography process.
The RTX A4500 Mobile is our recommended choice as it beats the Arc B580 in performance tests.
Be aware that RTX A4500 Mobile is a mobile workstation card while Arc B580 is a desktop one.
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