Intel Arc B580 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.

Dead heat — both cards score 30/100
Specification Intel Arc B580 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Performance score 30/100 30/100
Tier C C
VRAM 12 GB 11 GB
Power draw (TDP) 190 W 250 W
Launch MSRP $249 $699
Performance per $100 12.0 4.3
Release year 2024 2017
DLSS — No — No
FSR ✓ Yes ✓ Yes
XeSS ✓ Yes — No
Ray tracing ✓ Yes — No

Which should you buy?

Performance is a tie, so the tie-breakers below decide it. The Intel Arc B580 carries more VRAM (12GB vs 11GB), which matters at 1440p and above and for texture-heavy titles. The Intel Arc B580 draws 60W less, so it is easier on your power supply and case cooling — check the PSU calculator before committing. On launch pricing, the Intel Arc B580 offers better performance per dollar.