Intel Arc A580 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile 12 GB Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Arc A580 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile 12 GB. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and neither product records a win in a direct comparison. This absence of direct measurement data means any comparison must rely on the standalone benchmark scores and architectural specifications recorded for each product.

For the Intel Arc A580, the database records three benchmark results. In 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, the Arc A580 scores 2229 points. In Geekbench OpenCL, it scores 91657 points. In Geekbench Vulkan, it scores 79381 points. These results contribute to an average benchmark score of 57756 points, placing the Arc A580 in the 87th percentile among all GPUs tracked in the database.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile 12 GB has no benchmark scores recorded in the database. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and its percentile versus all GPUs is 50. This is not a measured score but rather a placeholder indicating the absence of recorded data. The database shows no competitions, no wins for either product, and no rival comparisons for the RTX 5070 Mobile.

Because the RTX 5070 Mobile lacks recorded benchmark data, the only quantitative head-to-head comparison available is through the Intel Arc A580’s nearest rivals. The Arc A580’s average score of 57756 sits within a narrow band of comparable GPUs. The AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM averages 58085 points, which is 0.6% higher than the Arc A580. The Intel Arc A570M averages 58239 points, 0.8% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT averages 58392 points, 1.1% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE averages 57367 points, which is 0.7% lower than the Arc A580. These deltas show the Arc A580 performs within approximately one percent of these four rivals, indicating a tightly clustered performance tier.

The RTX 5070 Mobile, with no recorded scores, cannot be positioned against these rivals. The data simply does not support a direct numerical comparison between the two products in this section.

Where Each One Wins

Without direct head-to-head benchmarks, the wins for each product must be derived from the recorded data fields that differentiate them.

The Intel Arc A580 wins in several measurable performance attributes. Its pixel rate is 192.0 GPixel/s, compared to the RTX 5070 Mobile’s 68.40 GPixel/s. This gives the Arc A580 a 2.8x advantage in pixel throughput, which typically benefits rasterization workloads at high resolutions. The Arc A580’s texture rate is 384.0 GTexel/s versus 205.2 GTexel/s for the RTX 5070 Mobile, a 1.87x advantage. The Arc A580 also has a higher boost clock at 2000 MHz versus 1425 MHz, and a higher base clock at 1700 MHz versus 907 MHz. These clock and throughput advantages suggest the Arc A580 is positioned for sustained rendering tasks where raw fill rates matter.

The RTX 5070 Mobile wins in other areas. Its FP32 throughput is 13.13 TFLOPS, which is 6.8% higher than the Arc A580’s 12.29 TFLOPS. The RTX 5070 Mobile has 4608 shading units compared to 3072, a 50% higher count. It also has 36 RT cores versus 24, and 144 tensor cores versus none recorded for the Arc A580. The memory subsystem favors the RTX 5070 Mobile as well: 12 GB of GDDR7 memory versus 8 GB of GDDR6, with 576.0 GB/s bandwidth versus 512.0 GB/s. The RTX 5070 Mobile’s memory clock is 1500 MHz with 24 Gbps effective, while the Arc A580 runs at 2000 MHz with 16 Gbps effective.

The RTX 5070 Mobile wins decisively on power efficiency. Its TDP is 50 W, while the Arc A580 is rated at 175 W. The RTX 5070 Mobile uses no power connectors and is designed as an integrated graphics package (IGP), while the Arc A580 requires two 8-pin connectors and a 450 W suggested power supply. This difference positions the RTX 5070 Mobile for portable devices with strict thermal and power limits, while the Arc A580 targets desktop systems with ample power delivery.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different manufacturers and use fundamentally different architectures. The Intel Arc A580 uses the DG2-512 chip based on the Xe-HPG architecture, part of the Alchemist generation within the Arc 5 series. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile uses the GB206 chip based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, part of the GeForce 50 Mobile generation.

The manufacturing process differs. The Arc A580 is built on a 6 nm process at TSMC, while the RTX 5070 Mobile uses a 5 nm process at the same foundry. The Arc A580’s die size is 406 mm² with 21,700 million transistors, giving a transistor density of 53.4 million per mm². The RTX 5070 Mobile has a much smaller die at 181 mm² with 21,900 million transistors, resulting in a transistor density of 121.0 million per mm². The RTX 5070 Mobile packs nearly the same transistor count into less than half the die area.

The memory architectures differ significantly. The Arc A580 uses 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus, achieving 512.0 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 5070 Mobile uses 12 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus, achieving 576.0 GB/s bandwidth despite the narrower bus, thanks to faster memory running at 24 Gbps effective versus 16 Gbps effective.

Compute resources are organized differently. The Arc A580 has 3072 shading units, 192 TMUs, 96 ROPs, and 24 RT cores. The RTX 5070 Mobile has 4608 shading units, 144 TMUs, 48 ROPs, 36 RT cores, and 144 tensor cores. The Arc A580 has no tensor cores recorded, while the RTX 5070 Mobile includes them as a distinct feature. FP16 throughput also differs: the Arc A580 delivers 24.58 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio relative to FP32, while the RTX 5070 Mobile delivers 13.13 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio.

The bus interface differs. The Arc A580 uses PCIe 4.0 x16, while the RTX 5070 Mobile uses PCIe 5.0 x16. Display outputs also differ: the Arc A580 provides 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 2.0, while the RTX 5070 Mobile lists portable device dependent outputs.

Both GPUs support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The Arc A580 is a dual-slot desktop card with 2x 8-pin power connectors and a 450 W suggested PSU. The RTX 5070 Mobile is an integrated graphics package (IGP) with no power connectors and no suggested PSU listed.

The release dates are far apart. The Arc A580 was released on October 9, 2023. The RTX 5070 Mobile has a release date of May 31, 2026. The Arc A580’s predecessor is Xe Graphics and its successor is Battlemage. The RTX 5070 Mobile’s predecessor is GeForce 40 Mobile, and it has no successor recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher raw FP32 compute performance?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile delivers 13.13 TFLOPS FP32, which is 6.8% higher than the Intel Arc A580’s 12.29 TFLOPS.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The RTX 5070 Mobile achieves 576.0 GB/s with 12 GB of GDDR7 on a 192-bit bus. The Arc A580 achieves 512.0 GB/s with 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 256-bit bus. The RTX 5070 Mobile has 64 GB/s more bandwidth.

Q: Which GPU has better pixel and texture throughput?

A: The Intel Arc A580 has significantly higher throughput in both metrics. Its pixel rate is 192.0 GPixel/s versus 68.40 GPixel/s for the RTX 5070 Mobile. Its texture rate is 384.0 GTexel/s versus 205.2 GTexel/s.

Q: What is the difference in power consumption?

A: The Intel Arc A580 has a TDP of 175 W and requires two 8-pin power connectors with a 450 W suggested PSU. The RTX 5070 Mobile has a TDP of 50 W, uses no power connectors, and is designed as an integrated graphics package.

Q: Which GPU has more RT cores and tensor cores?

A: The RTX 5070 Mobile has 36 RT cores and 144 tensor cores. The Arc A580 has 24 RT cores and no tensor cores recorded in the database.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same APIs?

A: Yes, both list DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear split in intended use cases. The Intel Arc A580 is a desktop-oriented GPU with high pixel and texture throughput, a large 406 mm² die, and a 175 W TDP. Its benchmark scores place it in the 87th percentile among all GPUs, with an average score of 57756 points. It sits within one percent of several rivals, including the AMD Radeon RX 5600 OEM, RX 9070 GRE, Intel Arc A570M, and AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT. This indicates a stable mid-to-high performance tier for rasterization-heavy workloads.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile is a mobile integrated GPU with a 50 W TDP, no power connectors, and a 181 mm² die. It has no recorded benchmark scores, so its performance cannot be verified from the database. Its architectural advantages include higher FP32 throughput, more shading units, more RT cores, dedicated tensor cores, and larger memory capacity at 12 GB. Its 5 nm process and higher transistor density (121.0M per mm²) indicate a more compact and efficient design.

Users who need a desktop card with proven benchmark results and high fill rates should consider the Intel Arc A580. Its 87th percentile ranking and recorded scores in 3DMark Steel Nomad, Geekbench OpenCL, and Geekbench Vulkan provide concrete performance data. Users who need a low-power mobile solution with modern features like tensor cores and GDDR7 memory should consider the RTX 5070 Mobile, though the lack of recorded benchmark scores means its actual performance remains unverified in the database.

The choice ultimately depends on form factor and workload profile. For desktop systems with a 450 W PSU and space for a dual-slot card, the Arc A580 offers measured performance. For portable devices where power draw is critical and the GPU is integrated into the system, the RTX 5070 Mobile is the only option, at 50 W versus 175 W.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Arc A580 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile 12 GB |

|----------------|----------------|--------------------------------------|

| Chip | DG2-512 | GB206 |

| Architecture | Xe-HPG | Blackwell 2.0 |

| Generation | Alchemist (Arc 5) | GeForce 50 Mobile |

| Process Node | 6 nm | 5 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |

| Transistors | 21,700 million | 21,900 million |

| Die Size | 406 mm² | 181 mm² |

| Transistor Density | 53.4M / mm² | 121.0M / mm² |

| Base Clock | 1700 MHz | 907 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 2000 MHz | 1425 MHz |

| Memory Clock | 2000 MHz, 16 Gbps effective | 1500 MHz, 24 Gbps effective |

| Memory Size | 8 GB | 12 GB |

| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7 |

| Memory Bus Width | 256 bit | 192 bit |

| Memory Bandwidth | 512.0 GB/s | 576.0 GB/s |

| Shading Units | 3072 | 4608 |

| TMUs | 192 | 144 |

| ROPs | 96 | 48 |

| RT Cores | 24 | 36 |

| Tensor Cores | Not recorded | 144 |

| Pixel Rate | 192.0 GPixel/s | 68.40 GPixel/s |

| Texture Rate | 384.0 GTexel/s | 205.2 GTexel/s |

| FP32 | 12.29 TFLOPS | 13.13 TFLOPS |

| FP16 | 24.58 TFLOPS (2:1) | 13.13 TFLOPS (1:1) |

| TDP | 175 W | 50 W |

| Slot Width | Dual-slot | IGP |

| Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin | None |

| Suggested PSU | 450 W | Not listed |

| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |

| Display Outputs | 1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 2.0 | Portable Device Dependent |

| Release Date | 2023-10-09 | 2026-05-31 |

| Predecessor | Xe Graphics | GeForce 40 Mobile |

| Successor | Battlemage | Not listed |