GPU comparison · 1080p benchmark
RTX 3060 12GB records 0.7% more FPS than Arc A580 8GB in GPUsed's continuous 1080p benchmark (142 vs 141 FPS). Choose another pair in the full comparison tool if you want to explore a different upgrade.
RTX 3060 12GB recorded 142 FPS against 141 FPS for Arc A580 8GB. These are continuous 1080p benchmark averages, not predicted FPS in any particular game.
RTX 3060 12GB
142Benchmark FPS at 1080p- Our rating
- 55 / 100
- Graphics memory
- 12GB
- Released
- February 2021
- GPUsed cards tested
- 179
Arc A580 8GB
141Benchmark FPS at 1080p- Our rating
- 54.9 / 100
- Graphics memory
- 8GB
- Released
- October 2023
- GPUsed cards tested
- 2
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What does this comparison mean?
The RTX 3060 12GB and Arc A580 8GB are almost level at 142 and 141 FPS. The clearer distinction is the GeForce's extra 4GB of memory, alongside different application support. These averages do not provide a useful performance reason for a 3060 owner to switch to the A580, although a separate feature requirement could change the decision.
RTX 3060 12GB has 12GB and Arc A580 8GB has 8GB of graphics memory. Memory capacity, board dimensions, power connectors and the price of a particular used card are separate from this benchmark. Compare the exact item before deciding whether to upgrade.
The two GPUs in context
RTX 3060 12GB
The original RTX 3060 combines Ampere architecture with 12GB of GDDR6. It launched in February 2021 and is distinct from the later 8GB configuration.
Arc A580 8GB
The Arc A580 is an 8GB Intel A-series model introduced in October 2023. Intel documents hardware AV1 encoding independently of gaming performance.
Release and feature sources: RTX 3060 12GB source · Arc A580 8GB source.
How the figures are compared
Both FPS figures come from the owner-supplied GPUsed benchmark dataset. GPUsed reports a continuous FurMark run at 1080p for its physical-card checks. The percentage compares the higher model average with the lower one using the original FPS values. Our rating uses a compressed scale, with the fastest GPU at 100; it is separate from the percentage difference. A benchmark result does not predict gaming FPS.
GPUsed reports its physical-card checks typically last 30 to 60 minutes while temperature and stability are checked. The owner supplied the model-level FPS workbook on 2 October 2026; this benchmark dataset was last reconciled 3 October 2026. Historical cards tested are separate from the number of FPS runs behind a model average. Full benchmark method.