AMD Radeon R9 Fury X vs Intel Arc A580
These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.
| Specification | AMD Radeon R9 Fury X | Intel Arc A580 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 20/100 | 20/100 |
| Tier | C | C |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 275 W | 185 W |
| Launch MSRP | $649 | $179 |
| Performance per $100 | 3.1 | 11.2 |
| Release year | 2015 | 2023 |
| DLSS | — No | — No |
| FSR | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| XeSS | — No | ✓ Yes |
| Ray tracing | — No | ✓ Yes |
Which should you buy?
Performance is a tie, so the tie-breakers below decide it. The Intel Arc A580 carries more VRAM (8GB vs 4GB), which matters at 1440p and above and for texture-heavy titles. The Intel Arc A580 draws 90W less, so it is easier on your power supply and case cooling — check the PSU calculator before committing. On launch pricing, the Intel Arc A580 offers better performance per dollar.