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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTX 960 vs Arc A580

The GeForce GTX 960 is much slower than the Arc A580 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's $65.01 more expensive!

  • Available for $265.00
  • Up to 371% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 8 years and 10 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Arc A580 ranks 18 points higher.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 Logo
GeForce GTX 960
2413 TFLOPS
Intel Arc A580 Logo
Arc A580
12290 TFLOPS

Arc A580 has 409% more compute power.

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Intel Arc A580 Logo
Arc A580
192 GP/s

Arc A580 fills pixels 409% faster.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 Logo
GeForce GTX 960
75.39 GT/s
Intel Arc A580 Logo
Arc A580
384 GT/s

Arc A580 maps textures 409% faster.

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Arc A580 has 6 GB more VRAM.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 Logo
GeForce GTX 960
112.2 GB/s
Intel Arc A580 Logo
Arc A580
512 GB/s

Arc A580 moves data 356% faster.

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GeForce GTX 960 draws 55W less power.

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Intel Arc A580 Logo
Arc A580
$199.99

Arc A580 is $65.01 cheaper.

GDDR5
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GDDR6
128-bit
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256-bit
GeForce 900
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Alchemist (Arc 5)
Desktop
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Desktop
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 960 or Arc A580?expand_more
The Arc A580. It's 450% faster than the GeForce GTX 960 on average across 100+ games, scoring 22/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Arc A580 than GeForce GTX 960?expand_more
450% 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, GeForce GTX 960 or Arc A580?expand_more
The Arc A580 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 A580 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 22/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 960 and Arc A580?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 960 scores 4/100, Arc A580 scores 22/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 960 or Arc A580 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 GeForce GTX 960 or Arc A580?expand_more
The Arc A580 is the stronger pick at 22/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 960 and Arc A580?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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