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Acer Nitro ARC B580 OC Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£260VRAM:12 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):190 W

Acer Nitro ARC B580 OC Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

6.9/10

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

90%

6.8

Technical score

10%

7.9

User score

â–¼Worse than 54% of graphics cards
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

â–²Better than 70%
6.8

Technical score

Technical score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components

44%

5.7

Performance

24%

6.3

Memory

12%

8.0

Power & Cooling

11%

9.2

Platform & Features

5%

8.6

Design

4%

9.7

Connectivity & Media

â–¼Worse than 53%
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

5.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 84%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card Acer Nitro ARC B580 OC

Technical score
Technical score
6.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components:

44%

5.7

Performance

24%

6.3

Memory

12%

8.0

Power & Cooling

11%

9.2

Platform & Features

5%

8.6

Design

4%

9.7

Connectivity & Media

6.8
User score
User score
7.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

5.9

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.9
Popularity
Popularity
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Popularity:
Acer Nitro ARC B580 OC has a popularity score of 5.9 points, which is higher than that of 58.3% of products in this category.
5.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

70%

6.9

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

7.6
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
15,551 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 15,551 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is higher than 53% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
8,702 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 8,702 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 52.5% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
15,935 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 15,935 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 73.6% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
7,911 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 7,911 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 71.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
14.03 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 14.03 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 65.8% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
This graphics card has 12 GB of VRAM, which is more than 45.5% of graphics cards and equal to 16% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR6
GDDR version
GDDR6
This graphics card uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
192 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
This graphics card uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 50.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.8% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
456 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
This graphics card reaches 456 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is higher than that of 52.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.2% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
4
This graphics card supports PCIe 4, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x8
This graphics card uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 76.7% of graphics cards and equal to 22.2% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12 Ultimate
This graphics card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
This graphics card supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
This graphics card supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
This graphics card supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
2.1
This graphics card supports DisplayPort 2.1, which is more advanced than on 67.5% of graphics cards and equal to 8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
40 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 40 Gbps, which is faster than on 79.4% of graphics cards and equal to 0.6% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
190 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 190 W, which is lower than that of 55.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.8% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
190 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 190 W under peak load, which is lower than 58.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
650 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 650 W PSU, which is lower than that of 40.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 13.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
190 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 190 W, which is lower than that of 59% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
190 W
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Size
268x 113x 40 mm
This graphics card measures 268x113x 40 mm, which is more compact than 84.2% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Length
268 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 268 mm long, which is shorter than 59.2% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Height
40 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 40 mm tall, which is shorter than 98.8% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.3% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2.5 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s, which is slimmer than 36.3% of graphics cards and equal in width to 14.7% of graphics cards.
Weight
780 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 780 g, which is lighter than 73.2% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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Acer Nitro ARC B580 OC vs the average graphics card

246810TotalPerformanceMemoryPlatform & FeaturesConnectivity & MediaPower & CoolingDesign
  • 9.4% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2740 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,740 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 37.1% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2400 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,400 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 85 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (40 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    40 mm vs 125 mm
  • 34.3% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (219.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    219.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 16 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    80 vs 64
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
    2.1 vs 1.4a
  • More compact card size
    This graphics card is more compact than the average graphics card (268x113 x 40 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127 x 52 mm.
    268x113 x 40 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm
  • 3.65x higher FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.8 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    1.75 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 2.04x cheaper
    Acer Nitro ARC B580 OC is cheaper than the average graphics card (£260 vs £530).
    £260 vs £530
  • 9.4% higher boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2740 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    2,740 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 34.3% higher pixel rate
    This graphics card has a higher pixel rate than the average graphics card (219.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    219.2 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 16 more ROPs
    This graphics card has more ROPs than the average graphics card (80 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    80 vs 64
  • 3.65x higher FP64 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.8 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    1.75 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 3.95x higher FP16 performance
    This graphics card has a higher FP16 performance than the average graphics card (117.4 TFLOPS vs 29.7 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
    117.4 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS
  • Better FP64 ratio
    This graphics card has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:16 vs 1:64).
    1:16 vs 1:64
  • 37.1% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2400 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,400 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 2x larger L1 cache
    This graphics card has more L1 cache than the average graphics card (256 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
    256 vs 128
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.1 vs 1.4a).
    2.1 vs 1.4a
  • Newer HDMI version
    This graphics card supports a newer HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.1a vs 2.1).
    2.1a vs 2.1
  • 4x higher HDMI bandwidth
    This graphics card has a higher HDMI bandwidth than the average graphics card (48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps). The average graphics card has HDMI bandwidth of 12 Gbps.
    48 Gbps vs 12 Gbps
  • 85 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (40 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    40 mm vs 125 mm
  • More compact card size
    This graphics card is more compact than the average graphics card (268x113 x 40 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127 x 52 mm.
    268x113 x 40 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 20 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    20 vs 40
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    192 bit vs 256 bit
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • 20 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    20 vs 40
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    This graphics card has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
    x8 vs x16
  • 0.8% lower user score
    User score
    7.9/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Acer Nitro ARC B580 OC
    the average graphics card
    Acer Nitro ARC B580 OC has a lower user score than the average graphics card (7.94 vs 8.000).
    7.94 vs 8
  • No CUDA support
    This graphics card does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 20 fewer compute units
    This graphics card has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    20 vs 40
  • 20 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (20 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    20 vs 40
  • 11.5% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1700 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,700 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 37.8% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (14 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    14.03 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 29.7% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (15935 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    15,935 points vs 22,653 points
  • 24 fewer TMUs
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (160 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    160 vs 184
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    This graphics card has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    192 bit vs 256 bit
  • No DLSS support
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    This graphics card has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
    x8 vs x16
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (2 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    2.0 vs 8
  • Older shader model
    This graphics card supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.6 vs 6.8).
    6.6 vs 6.8
  • Not VR ready
    This graphics card is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • Narrower decode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
    H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    This graphics card supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    1 vs 3
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 2.92x higher idle power draw
    This graphics card has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (35 W vs 12 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 12 W.
    35 W vs 12 W
  • 8 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (45 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    45 °C vs 37 °C
  • 5 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (100 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    100 °C vs 95 °C

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13/12/2024
Summary of the review
Test De L'Intel Arc B580 : GPU Idéal Pour Le Gaming En 1080p
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Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about Acer Nitro ARC B580 OC

  • Exceptional price-to-performance ratio for 1440p and 1080p gaming
  • Generous 12GB VRAM buffer offers better future-proofing and smoother high-resolution visuals than 8GB competitors
  • Advanced Battlemage architecture significantly improves ray tracing performance over previous generations
  • Highly efficient and silent cooling system with dual Nitro FrostBlade fans and zero-decibel fan-stop technology
  • Refined driver stability and improved game compatibility compared to first-gen Arc cards
  • Solid build quality featuring a durable aluminum backplate with a flow-through design
  • Standard single 8-pin power connector simplifies installation and cable management

What we don't like about Acer Nitro ARC B580 OC

  • Performance heavily dependent on Resizable BAR (ReBAR) support; older systems without it suffer significant drops
  • High idle power consumption and temperatures compared to rivals like the RTX 4060
  • Struggles with older titles using legacy APIs like OpenGL or DirectX 9/11 in some cases
  • Lacks premium Nvidia software features like DLSS 3 frame generation and reflex support
  • Varying performance and stuttering issues reported in specific professional applications like Godot or FL Studio
  • Inconsistent pricing can sometimes place it well above the $249 MSRP, affecting its value proposition
  • No RGB lighting or flashy aesthetics, which may not appeal to all builders

Verdict

The Acer Nitro Intel Arc B580 OC is a mid-range graphics card powered by the Xe2 'Battlemage' architecture, featuring 20 Xe-cores and an overclocked boost speed of 2740 MHz. It is equipped with 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 192-bit interface, delivering a memory bandwidth of 456 GB/s to support smooth 1080p and 1440p gaming. Main characteristics include the FrostBlade cooling system with dual-ring ball-bearing fans, a compact 268mm dual-slot design, and support for modern standards like DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1. Its primary pros are the generous VRAM capacity for its price point, solid ray tracing performance, and AI-enhanced features like XeSS 2 upscaling. Notable cons include a lack of RGB lighting for aesthetic enthusiasts, high idle temperatures on standard fan curves, and occasional driver inconsistencies typical of the early Battlemage platform.

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