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Intel Arc A580 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU: Comparison
Intel Arc A580 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU separate most on tdp: Intel Arc A580 at 185 W, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU at 115 W, 61% in favour of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU. Boost Clock splits them by another 28%, again favouring NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU. They match on tier and memory type.
Specs
| Specification | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|
| GPU Brand | Intel | NVIDIA |
| Series | Arc A-Series | GeForce RTX 40 |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 6 GB-25% |
| Tier | Entry | Entry |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Boost Clock | 1700 MHz-28% | 2370 MHz |
| Ray Tracing Support | Yes | true |
| TDP | 185 W-61% | 115 W |
| Architecture | Xe-HPG Alchemist | Ada Lovelace (AD107) |
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 GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU
6.6 / 10 Expert Rating
A capable, budget-friendly entry point into ray-traced 1080p gaming, best value at a discount.
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