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Sparkle Intel Arc A580 ORC OC 8GB GDDR6 - PCIe 4.0 (Boxed)

SKU 7940 Brand Sparkle EAN13 4711342290221
Intel Arc A580 budget GPU with 8GB GDDR6, 24 Xe-cores, 2000 MHz factory OC, dual-fan cooling. Delivers 1080p gaming at 19% better performance than RTX 3050. Includes 3x DisplayPort 2.0 + HDMI 2.0b outputs.
GPU (Graphics Cards) - Series Intel Arc
GPU (Graphics Cards) - PCIe Interface PCIe 4.0 x16
GPU (Graphics Cards) - Cooler Type Dual Fan
GPU (Graphics Cards) - Color Black
GPU (Graphics Cards) - Backplate Yes
GPU (Graphics Cards) - VRAM Capacity 8 GB
GPU (Graphics Cards) - VRAM Type GDDR6
GPU (Graphics Cards) - Outputs DisplayPort 2.0 HDMI 2.0
GPU (Graphics Cards) - Power Connector 2x8-pin
GPU (Graphics Cards) - Card Length Short (200-220 mm)

The Sparkle Intel Arc A580 ORC OC Edition is a budget-focused discrete graphics card designed for entry-level 1080p gaming. Built on Intel's ACM-GM10 silicon architecture, it features 24 Xe-cores across 6 render slices, delivering approximately 19% better performance than the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 at 1080p resolution. The card is equipped with 8GB of GDDR6 memory on a 256-bit bus, providing 512 GB/s memory bandwidth—identical to the higher-tier Arc A750. Sparkle's factory overclock increases the boost clock to 2400 MHz (reference: 1700 MHz), while the base clock reaches 2000 MHz, enhancing gaming performance out of the box.

Cooling is handled by an active dual-fan design with a full aluminum backplate for structural rigidity and heat dissipation. The card measures 223 x 113 x 39.5 mm and weighs 738 grams, making it relatively compact for modern standards. Power delivery utilizes two 8-pin PCIe connectors with a total board power (TBP) of 185W, requiring a minimum 600W power supply (650W recommended). Connectivity includes three DisplayPort 2.0 outputs and one HDMI 2.0b port, supporting multi-monitor setups and maximum resolution of 7680 x 4320 pixels. The Sparkle logo features temperature-responsive RGB lighting that transitions from white (coolest) through blue, green, yellow, orange, to red (hottest).

Performance testing shows the A580 excels at 1080p gaming: Cyberpunk 2077 averages 70 FPS on ultra settings, Baldur's Gate 3 maintains 66 FPS ultra, and Fortnite reaches 150 FPS in performance mode. The card supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and OpenCL 3.0, with compatibility for Windows 10, Windows 11, and Ubuntu 22.04 Linux. This is primarily a 1080p solution; 1440p gaming is possible but not recommended, and demanding titles like Starfield remain unplayable.

  • 24 Xe-cores with 384 Intel XMX Engines and 384 Vector Engines
  • 8GB GDDR6 memory on 256-bit bus (512 GB/s bandwidth)
  • 2000 MHz factory overclock (2400 MHz boost)
  • Dual-fan active cooling with full backplate
  • 3x DisplayPort 2.0 + 1x HDMI 2.0b connectivity
  • 185W TBP with 2x 8-pin power connectors
  • Temperature-responsive RGB logo lighting
  • Supports Windows 10/11 and Ubuntu 22.04
Graphics Processor FamilyIntel
Graphics ProcessorArc A580
GPU ArchitectureXe HPG (ACM-GM10)
Render Slices6
Xe-cores24
Ray Tracing Units24
Texture Units (TMUs)192
Render Output Units (ROPs)96
Intel Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) Engines384
Xe Vector Engines384
FP32 ALUs3072
Base Clock2000 MHz
Boost Clock2400 MHz
Reference Clock1700 MHz
Discrete Graphics Card Memory8 GB
Graphics Card Memory TypeGDDR6
Memory Speed16 Gbps
Memory Bus256 bit
Memory Bandwidth (Max)512 GB/s
Interface TypePCI Express x16 4.0
Display Connections3x DisplayPort 2.0, 1x HDMI 2.0b
DisplayPort Quantity3
DisplayPort Version2.0
HDMI Ports Quantity1
HDMI Version2.0b
DirectX Version12 Ultimate
OpenGL Version4.6
OpenCL Version3.0
Cooling TypeActive
Number of Fans2
BackplateYes (Full Aluminum)
RGB LightingTemperature-responsive Sparkle logo (white to red gradient)
Power Connectors2x 8-pin PCIe
Total Board Power (TBP)185 W
Minimum System Power Supply600 W
Recommended Power Supply650 W
Card Length223 mm
Card Width113 mm
Card Height39.5 mm
Card Weight738 g
Slot Occupancy2.2 slots
Product ColorBlack, Blue, Silver
Maximum Resolution7680 x 4320 pixels
Windows Operating Systems SupportedWindows 10, Windows 11
Linux Operating Systems SupportedUbuntu 22.04
Video Formats SupportedVP9
1080p Gaming Performance (Cyberpunk 2077)~70 FPS (Ultra), ~80 FPS (High)
1080p Gaming Performance (Baldur's Gate 3)~66 FPS (Ultra), ~70 FPS (High)
1080p Gaming Performance (Fortnite)~150 FPS (Performance Mode)
Performance vs RTX 3050~19% faster at 1080p, ~30% higher power consumption