Intel Arc A580 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti: real performance and FPS — which is better? Full comparison
Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-13400
We compare the Intel Arc A580 and the GTX 1070 Ti with real FPS across the most popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K, plus specs, launch price and AI upscaling support (DLSS/FSR/XeSS). See at a glance which is better for your resolution and budget.
The Intel Arc A580 is ~6% faster than the GTX 1070 Ti on average at 1080p. On top of that, the Intel Arc A580 is 60% cheaper (launch price).
Intel Arc A580
- Index (1080p)
- 35/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $179 · ≈ €165
- $/FPS (value)
- $4.84 · ≈ €4.45
- Upscaling
- XeSS
GTX 1070 Ti
- Index (1080p)
- 33/100
- VRAM
- 8 GB
- Price (MSRP)
- $449 · ≈ €413
- $/FPS (value)
- $12.83 · ≈ €11.80
- Upscaling
- FSR
Average FPS by resolution
Estimated average FPS for each graphics card across the most popular games. The gap usually shows at 1080p and 1440p; at 4K both lose smoothness and upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps.
| Resolution | Intel Arc A580 | GTX 1070 Ti | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1080p | 37 | 35 | +6% |
| 1440p | 26 | 26 | = |
| 4K | 11 | 11 | = |
Which one for your resolution?
Intel Arc A580 (+6%)
Tie
Tie
Specifications
Side-by-side specs of the Intel Arc A580 and GTX 1070 Ti: VRAM, power draw (TDP), performance index and launch price. The better value in each row is highlighted in blue.
| Spec | Intel Arc A580 | GTX 1070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Intel | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| TDP | 185W | 180W |
| Tier | Mid-range | High-end |
| Score 1080p | 35 | 33 |
| Score 1440p | 28 | 28 |
| Score 4K | 16 | 16 |
| Price (MSRP) | $179 | $449 |
| Architecture | Alchemist | Pascal |
| Process Node | TSMC 6nm | TSMC 16nm |
| Shading Units (CUDA/Stream) | 3072 | 2432 |
| RT Cores | 24 | — |
| Texture Units (TMUs) | 192 | 152 |
| ROPs | 96 | 64 |
| Base Clock | 1700 MHz | 1607 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2000 MHz | 1683 MHz |
| FP32 Performance (Teraflops) | 12.29 TFLOPS | 8.19 TFLOPS |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Clock | 16000 MHz | 8000 MHz |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 GB/s | 256 GB/s |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Transistor Count | 21.7B | 7.2B |
| Release Date | 2023-09-06 | 2017-11-02 |
Power & efficiency
TDP doesn't tell the whole story: here's how much each GPU delivers per watt it draws.
Intel Arc A580
- TDP
- 185W
- FPS/W
- 0.20
GTX 1070 Ti
- TDP
- 180W
- FPS/W
- 0.19
The Intel Arc A580 is more efficient: it draws 5W less and delivers more per watt, though the Intel Arc A580 is still the faster card overall.
What FPS do these GPUs get in your game?
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Gaming Performance
Per-game FPS detail at 1080p Ultra. The graphics card that wins each title is highlighted in blue.
| Game | Intel Arc A580 | GTX 1070 Ti | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 41 | 38 | Intel Arc A580 |
 | 38 | 36 | Intel Arc A580 |
 | 30 | 28 | Intel Arc A580 |
 | 32 | 30 | Intel Arc A580 |
 | 33 | 31 | Intel Arc A580 |
| 31 | 30 | Intel Arc A580 | |
 | 39 | 37 | Intel Arc A580 |
 | 41 | 38 | Intel Arc A580 |
 | 45 | 43 | Intel Arc A580 |
 | 36 | 34 | Intel Arc A580 |
Verdict
Intel Arc A580 wins in 10 out of 10 games
At CheckFPS we measured both cards across 10 popular games at 1080p, 1440p and 4K on a reference CPU. The Intel Arc A580 comes out ahead by around 6% more FPS on average, and that lead holds up as resolution climbs. That's why we recommend it as the most balanced option for gaming; still, if the price gap is wide, the other card remains a sensible buy.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions when comparing the Intel Arc A580 with the GTX 1070 Ti.
Which is better, the Intel Arc A580 or the GTX 1070 Ti?
On average at 1080p, the Intel Arc A580 is 6% faster than the GTX 1070 Ti. The best one for you depends on your resolution, budget and whether you prioritise ray tracing or price.
Which is better at 4K?
At 4K Ultra, the Intel Arc A580 averages 11 FPS and the GTX 1070 Ti 11 FPS across the most popular games. For smooth 4K, enabling upscaling (DLSS/FSR) helps on both.
Is it worth paying more for the faster one?
At 1080p or 1440p the FPS gap may not justify the extra cost; at 4K or with ray tracing the faster card matters more. Check the by-resolution table to decide.
Which has better ray tracing and upscaling?
AI upscaling (DLSS on NVIDIA, FSR on AMD, XeSS on Intel) raises FPS on both; for ray tracing, GeForce RTX cards usually lead. See each card’s support above.
How big is the FPS difference between them?
On average across top games, the gap is around 6% at 1080p. At higher resolutions (1440p and 4K) the relative difference usually stays similar.
Intel Arc A580 vs 1070 Ti: what's the real difference?
In performance, the Intel Arc A580 beats the GTX 1070 Ti by around 6% more FPS on average at 1080p — the gap shifts a bit by resolution, as shown in the table above. If you're torn between the Intel Arc A580 and the 1070 Ti on price, the price and $/FPS section above can help you decide.
