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SPARKLE ARC B580 Titan OC Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£270VRAM:12 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):200 W

SPARKLE ARC B580 Titan 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.

SPARKLE ARC B580 Titan OC
7.1/10

Overall score

Score
7.1/ 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
▲ Better than 50% of models
Score components

90%

6.9

Technical score

10%

8.6

User score

▲Better than 50% of graphics cards
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 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
▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

▲Better than 75%
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 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
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components

44%

6.0

Performance

24%

6.2

Memory

12%

8.8

Power & Cooling

11%

9.2

Platform & Features

5%

7.1

Design

4%

9.7

Connectivity & Media

▼Worse than 51%
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 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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▲ Better than 74% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

7.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 74%
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Ranked #595 of 2,195 models in Graphics cards (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of graphics card SPARKLE ARC B580 Titan OC

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 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
▼ Worse than 51% of models
Score components:

44%

6.0

Performance

24%

6.2

Memory

12%

8.8

Power & Cooling

11%

9.2

Platform & Features

5%

7.1

Design

4%

9.7

Connectivity & Media

6.9
User score
User score
8.6/ 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
▲ Better than 74% of models
Score components

70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

7.8

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
7.8/ 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
▲ Better than 73% of models
Popularity:
SPARKLE ARC B580 Titan OC has a popularity score of 7.8 points, which is higher than that of 73.1% of products in this category.
7.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components:

70%

7.1

Overall score

30%

9.1

Price

7.7
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
14,201 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 14,201 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 50.8% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
8,589 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 8,589 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 54.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
15,695 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 15,695 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 73.9% 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
10 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 10 Gbps, which is slower than on 63.1% of graphics cards and equal to 1.6% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
200 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card has a TDP of 200 W, which is lower than that of 51.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 3.9% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
200 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 200 W under peak load, which is lower than 54% of graphics cards and equal to 3.6% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
600 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 600 W PSU, which is lower than that of 54.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 7.9% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
200 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 200 W, which is lower than that of 55.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.5% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
200 W
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Size
315x 132x 56 mm
Length
315 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 315 mm long, which is longer than 69.5% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.6% of graphics cards.
Height
117 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 117 mm tall, which is shorter than 67.9% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.1% 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
954 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 954 g, which is lighter than 59.2% of graphics cards.
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SPARKLE ARC B580 Titan 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
  • 39.1% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2670 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,670 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 35.7% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2375 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,375 MHz vs 1,750 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
  • 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
  • Better FP64 ratio
    This graphics card has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:8 vs 1:64).
    1:8 vs 1:64
  • 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
  • 8% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 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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    SPARKLE ARC B580 Titan OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.64 vs 8.000).
    8.64 vs 8
  • 96.3% cheaper
    SPARKLE ARC B580 Titan OC is cheaper than the average graphics card (£270 vs £530).
    £270 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
  • 39.1% higher base clock speed
    This graphics card has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2670 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    2,670 MHz vs 1,920 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
  • Better FP64 ratio
    This graphics card has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:8 vs 1:64).
    1:8 vs 1:64
  • 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
  • 35.7% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2375 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,375 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
  • 1 more GPUs supported
    This graphics card supports more GPUs in multi-GPU mode than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card supports 0 GPUs in multi-GPU mode.
    1 vs 0
  • 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
  • 16 °C lower load temperature
    This graphics card has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (51 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    51 °C vs 67 °C
  • 7.7% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (600 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    600 W vs 650 W
  • 8 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (117 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    117 mm vs 125 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
  • 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
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 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
  • 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
  • 30.7% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (15695 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    15,695 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
  • Older FSR version
    This graphics card supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (1 vs 3.1).
    1.0 vs 3.1
  • Older HDCP version
    This graphics card supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
    2.2 vs 2.3
  • 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
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 15 °C lower thermal ceiling
    This graphics card has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (110 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    110 °C vs 95 °C
  • 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
  • 17 °C higher idle temperature
    This graphics card has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (54 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    54 °C vs 37 °C
  • No RGB lighting
    This graphics card does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
  • 30 mm longer card length
    This graphics card is longer than the average graphics card (315 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    315 mm vs 285 mm

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Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about SPARKLE ARC B580 Titan OC

  • Excellent value for money, frequently undercutting competitors like the RTX 4060 while offering 12GB of VRAM.
  • Strong 1080p and capable 1440p gaming performance, particularly in VRAM-intensive titles.
  • The triple-fan TORN Cooling 2.0 system keeps temperatures significantly lower than the reference design, often idling in the 40-50°C range.
  • Superior video encoding and decoding capabilities, featuring dual AV1 encoders which are highly beneficial for content creators.
  • Includes a physical GPU sag bracket (holder) in the box for added structural support.
  • Striking aesthetic with a 'blue breathing' LED light and a high-quality metal backplate.

What we don't like about SPARKLE ARC B580 Titan OC

  • High idle power consumption unless specific BIOS and Windows power settings (ASPM) are manually adjusted.
  • The integrated blue LED logo cannot be controlled or turned off via software.
  • Overclocking through the Intel control panel can be frustrating and prone to system crashes or boot loops.
  • The 0dB fan-stop mode can be inconsistent, with some users reporting the fans periodically 'pulsing' or switching on/off during idle.
  • Requires Resizable BAR (Re-Size BAR) to be enabled on the motherboard for acceptable gaming performance; older systems without this feature will see significant slowdowns.
  • While drivers have improved, some older DX9 and DX11 titles may still experience optimization issues or overhead compared to AMD or NVIDIA equivalents.

Verdict

The Sparkle Intel Arc B580 Titan OC is a mid-range graphics card based on the Battlemage architecture, featuring 12GB of GDDR6 VRAM on a 192-bit bus and 20 Xe-cores with a boost clock of 2740 MHz. Key characteristics include its substantial triple-fan TORN Cooling 2.0 system, a full-metal backplate, and support for modern standards like DisplayPort 2.1 and HDMI 2.1. Its primary pros are excellent 1440p gaming performance for its price, low operating temperatures thanks to the oversized cooler, and strong AI-driven upscaling via XeSS 2. However, its notable cons include a large 315mm physical footprint that may not fit in smaller cases, high idle power consumption, and the strict requirement for Resizable BAR support on the motherboard to achieve optimal performance.

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