ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC against GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC leads on the overall index. Typical prices, not live ones.
The verdict
- The ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC is 67% faster at 1440p.
- At 4K the gap is 127% in the ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC's favour.
- ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC carries 12 GB of video memory against 8 GB.
- The ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC typically costs $98 less.
- Per dollar, the ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC is the better buy: 12 points per $100 against 5.2.
Head to head
| Measure | ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 30 | 18 | 12 ptsleft |
| Games at 1080p | 35 | 22 | 13 ptsleft |
| Games at 1440p | 30 | 18 | 12 ptsleft |
| Games at 4K | 25 | 11 | 14 ptsleft |
| Rendering and video | 30 | 22 | 8 ptsleft |
| Value, points per $100 | 12 | 5.2 | 131%left |
| Typical price | $250 | $348 | $98left |
| Video memory | 12 GB | 8 GB | 50%left |
| Board power | 190 W | 130 W | 46%right |
| Length | 250 mm | 200 mm | 25%right |
Which one for what
| Use | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Office & everyday | ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC | 34 vs 22 for snappy single-core speed, quiet running, and a card that drives two or three screens without fuss. |
| Coding & development | ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC | 30 vs 20 for cores for builds and containers, plenty of memory, fast storage, and a card for several screens or a local model. |
| Light gaming | ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC | 35 vs 22 for 1080p frame rates per dollar. |
| Gaming | ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC | 30 vs 18 for 1440p frame rates, with a CPU that will not hold the card back. |
| Heavy gaming | ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC | 25 vs 11 for the strongest graphics card the budget allows. |
| Content creation | ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC | 30 vs 20 for export times: many cores, a card with good encoders, lots of memory. |
| 3D & rendering | ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC | 30 vs 21 for all-core throughput and render speed. |
| Gaming & streaming | ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC | 30 vs 19 for frame rates with headroom for the encoder and the chat. |
| AI & local models | ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC | 32 vs 22 for video memory first, then card speed, then system memory. |
Specifications
| Spec | ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC | GeForce RTX 3050 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Board power | 190 W | 130 W |
| Length | 250 mm | 200 mm |
| Power connector | PCIe 8-pin | PCIe 8-pin |
| Brand | Intel | Nvidia |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Typical price | $250 | $348 |