Updated June 21, 2026
Compare GeForce GTX 970 vs Intel Arc A580 side by side. See benchmark performance, live prices, value metrics, and full graphics card specs.
Verdict: The GeForce GTX 970 and Intel Arc A580 are very closely matched in performance (22/100 vs 22/100). The GeForce GTX 970 costs $136 less ($25 vs $161). For value, the GeForce GTX 970 wins at $1.13/pt vs $7.43/pt.
PickGPU Score is a composite of Tom's Hardware raster and ray tracing benchmarks across all resolutions (70% raster / 30% ray tracing, weighted by Steam Hardware Survey data). Scaled so 100 = the best GPU currently in the dataset. Value ($/pt) = price divided by PickGPU Score — lower is better value.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 970 | Intel Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Gen 12.71 |
| Generation | GeForce 900 | Alchemist (Arc 5) |
| VRAM | 4.0 | 8.0 |
| Boost Clock | 1178.0 | 2300.0 |
| TDP | 145.0 | 185.0 |
| MSRP | 329.0 | 179.0 |
| 1080p Medium FPS | N/A | 54.7 FPS |
| 1080p Ultra FPS | N/A | 38.2 FPS |
| 1440p Ultra FPS | N/A | 27.8 FPS |
| 4K Ultra FPS | N/A | 16.3 FPS |
| 1080p Medium RT FPS | N/A | 59.0 FPS |
| 1080p Ultra RT FPS | N/A | 37.1 FPS |
| 1440p Ultra RT FPS | N/A | 22.3 FPS |
| 4K Ultra RT FPS | N/A | 9.5 FPS |
| PickGPU Score | 22/100 | 22/100 |
| Value ($/pt) | $1.13/pt | $7.43/pt |
| Lowest Price | $25.00 | $160.99 |
| Buy | Buy on eBay | Buy on eBay |
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