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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Arc B580 vs GeForce GTX 980

The Arc B580 is much faster than the GeForce GTX 980 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much better value for money, as it's only $78.47 more expensive!

  • Up to 236% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 10 years and 5 months newer
  • Up to 120% cheaper$369.99 vs $291.52
  • Up to 641% better value for money
  • Up to 120% more expensive$291.52 vs $369.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Arc B580 ranks 22 points higher.

FP32 Computehelp
Intel Arc B580 Logo
Arc B580
13670 TFLOPS
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Logo
GeForce GTX 980
4981 TFLOPS

Arc B580 has 174% more compute power.

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Intel Arc B580 Logo
Arc B580
213.6 GP/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Logo
GeForce GTX 980
77.82 GP/s

Arc B580 fills pixels 174% faster.

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Intel Arc B580 Logo
Arc B580
427.2 GT/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Logo
GeForce GTX 980
155.6 GT/s

Arc B580 maps textures 175% faster.

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Arc B580 has 8 GB more VRAM.

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Intel Arc B580 Logo
Arc B580
456 GB/s
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980 Logo
GeForce GTX 980
224.4 GB/s

Arc B580 moves data 103% faster.

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GeForce GTX 980 draws 25W less power.

Pricehelp
Intel Arc B580 Logo
Arc B580
$369.99

GeForce GTX 980 is $78.47 cheaper.

GDDR6
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GDDR5
192-bit
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256-bit
Battlemage (Arc 5)
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GeForce 900
Desktop
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Desktop
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Arc B580 or GeForce GTX 980?expand_more
The Arc B580. It's 244% faster than the GeForce GTX 980 on average across 100+ games, scoring 31/100 vs 9/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Arc B580 than GeForce GTX 980?expand_more
244% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Arc B580 or GeForce GTX 980?expand_more
The Arc B580 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the Arc B580 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 31/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Arc B580 and GeForce GTX 980?expand_more
Performance: Arc B580 scores 31/100, GeForce GTX 980 scores 9/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Arc B580 or GeForce GTX 980 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Arc B580 or GeForce GTX 980?expand_more
The Arc B580 is the stronger pick at 31/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Arc B580 and GeForce GTX 980?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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