ASRock Arc A580 Challenger 8GB GDDR6
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Solid OC 12GB GDDR7 Gray
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ASRock Arc A580 Challenger 8GB GDDR6
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ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Solid OC 12GB GDDR7 Gray
The ZOTAC 5070 is widely praised for its excellent 1440p gaming performance, quiet operation, and solid build quality. Users highlight its value, especially when found near $539, with cool temperatures under load (50-69°C) and minimal coil whine. A few minor issues include confusing FireStorm fan control software and a potential fitment problem with fan brackets. Overall, it's recommended for gamers and creators seeking reliable performance.
Pros
- Excellent 1440p gaming performance
- Quiet operation
- Good value at competitive price
- Solid build quality
- Cool temperatures under load
Cons
- Confusing FireStorm fan control software
- Potential fan bracket fitment issue
- Slightly loud at higher fan speeds
- Does not work with SignalRGB
Scores
Specifications
| ASRock Arc A580 Challenger | ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Solid OC | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | ||
| GPU Chipset | Arc A580 | GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Brand | Intel | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Xe-HPG (Alchemist) | Blackwell |
| Class | consumer | consumer |
| Process | — | 5★ |
| Memory | ||
| VRAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR7★ |
| Memory Bus | ||
| Bandwidth | No data | |
| Compute | ||
| CUDA Cores | No data | |
| Tensor Cores | No data | |
| RT Cores | — | 48★ |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| FP16 TFLOPS | — | 30.8700008392334★ |
| FP32 TFLOPS | — | 30.8700008392334★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark G3D | ||
| GPU Compute | ||
| Power & Cooling | ||
| TDP | 175★ | 250 |
| Recommended PSU | 650 | 650 |
| Power Connectors | 2 x 8-Pin | 1 x 16-Pin |
| Cooler | Dual Fan | Triple Fan★ |
| Fans | 2 | 3★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Interface | PCI Express 4.0 x16 | PCI Express 5.0 x16 |
| DisplayPort | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
| Max Resolution | 7680 x 4320 | 7680 x 4320 |
| Physical | ||
| Length | 271★ | 305 |
| Slot Width | 2.4000000953674316 | 2★ |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
| Weight | 0.79 kg★ | 1.70 kg |
| Features | ||
| Ray Tracing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Upscaling | XeSS | DLSS 4 |
| AV1 Encode | ✓ | ✓ |
| VR Ready | — | ✓★ |
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 Ultimate |
| RGB | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
ASRock Arc A580 Challenger 8GB GDDR6
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong affordability (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong feature (73rd percentile)
- Below average ai (26th percentile)
- Below average raster (28th percentile)
- Below average efficiency (28th percentile)
- Below average rt (33rd percentile)
ZOTAC GeForce RTX 5070 Solid OC 12GB GDDR7 Gray
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong thermal (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
ASRock Arc A580 Challenger 8GB GDDR6 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 38 specs.