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Intel Arc A580 vs NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X GeForce RTX 3060: Comparison
Intel Arc A580 and NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X GeForce RTX 3060 separate most on vram: Intel Arc A580 at 8 GB, NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X GeForce RTX 3060 at 12 GB, 33% in favour of NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X GeForce RTX 3060. TDP splits them by another 9%, again favouring NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X GeForce RTX 3060.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Brand | Intel | NVIDIA |
| Series | Arc A-Series | GeForce RTX 30 |
| VRAM | 8 GB-33% | 12 GB |
| Tier | Entry | Entry-Level |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Boost Clock | 1700 MHz-7% | 1837 MHz |
| Ray Tracing Support | Yes | true |
| TDP | 185 W-9% | 170 W |
| Architecture | Xe-HPG Alchemist | Ampere (GA106) |
| MSRP | 179 | 329 |
Verdict
Intel Arc A580
5.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid entry-level pick if its price and 8GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.
NVIDIA MSI Ventus 2X GeForce RTX 3060
5.5 / 10 Expert Rating
A solid entry-level pick if its price and 12GB VRAM allocation match your target resolution.
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