Intel Arc A380 vs AMD Radeon R9 FURY
The Radeon R9 FURY has 26% better performance than the Arc A380 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Arc A380 has 192% better value for the money than the Radeon R9 FURY for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the Intel Arc A380 GPU
The Intel Arc A380 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2022 with a MSRP of $149. It is built on the Generation 12.7 GPU microarchitecture (codename DG2-128) and is manufactured on a 6 nm process.
Memory
The Arc A380 has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,937 MHz memory clock and a 96 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 186 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The Arc A380 includes 1,024 shading units, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,000 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,050 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 64 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 128 Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) optimized for AI workloads and 8 ray tracing units dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The Arc A380 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0 display connections. Intel recommends a power supply of at least 250 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 75 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The Arc A380 has the 168th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 10.70% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 13,892 score and $149 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 93.23. This is the 33rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the AMD Radeon R9 FURY GPU
The AMD Radeon R9 FURY is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q3 2015 with a MSRP of $549. It is built on the GCN 3.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Fiji) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The R9 FURY has 4 GB of HBM memory, with a 500 MHz memory clock and a 4,096 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 512 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The R9 FURY includes 3,584 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,000 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 224 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The R9 FURY occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 275 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The R9 FURY has the 145th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 13.52% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 17,543 score and $549 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 31.95. This is the 89th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Arc A380 | Radeon R9 FURY |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | GCN 3.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q2 2022 | Q3 2015 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $149 | $549 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
F1 24 | Arc A380 | Radeon R9 FURY |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 109 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 91 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 64 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 16 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A380 | 16.3 | |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 10.4 | -36% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Arc A380 | 9.14 | |
| Radeon RX 6500 XT | 19.13 | +109% |
Benchmark Performance
The Radeon R9 FURY has 26% better performance than the Arc A380 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Arc A380 is ranked 168th with a score of 13,892, and the Radeon R9 FURY is ranked 145th with a score of 17,543.
The Arc A380 has 192% better value for the money than the Radeon R9 FURY for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Arc A380 is ranked 33rd with a performance per dollar of 93.23, and the Radeon R9 FURY is ranked 89th with a performance per dollar of 31.95.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 470 | 17,624.5 | +27% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 17,604.5 | +27% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 17,543 | +26% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 17,401 | +25% |
| Radeon R9 Nano | 17,282 | +24% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 16,033 | +15% |
| GeForce GTX 780 Ti | 15,619 | +12% |
| Arc A380 | 13,892 | |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 13,759 | -1% |
| Radeon R9 380 | 12,191 | -12% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1660 | 96.18 | +3% |
| GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER | 95.98 | +3% |
| Arc A380 | 93.23 | |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 92.34 | -1% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 83.74 | -10% |
| GeForce GTX 980 Ti | 35.53 | -62% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 32.07 | -66% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 31.95 | -66% |
| Radeon R9 290X | 29.45 | -68% |
| Radeon R9 Nano | 26.63 | -71% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | Arc A380 | Radeon R9 FURY |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 3,915 | 4,712 (+20.36%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 4,457 | 4,720 (+5.9%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 60,804 | 80,439 (+32.29%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 10,174 | 14,580 (+43.31%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 46,613 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 15,095 (+1.58%) | 14,860 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 6,255 | 9,539 (+52.5%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 601 | 796 (+32.45%) |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Arc A380 | Radeon R9 FURY |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | DG2-128 | Fiji |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Size | 6 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 7,200 million | 8,900 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Arc A380 | Radeon R9 FURY |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | HBM |
| Memory Bandwidth | 186 Gb/s | 512 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,937 MHz | 500 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 96 bit | 4,096 bit |
| L1 Cache | -- | 16 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 2 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Arc A380 | Radeon R9 FURY |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 75 W | 275 W |
| Suggested PSU | 250 W | 600 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0 | HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Arc A380 | Radeon R9 FURY |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 3,584 |
| Shading Units | 1,024 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 56 |
| Execution Units (EU) | 1,024 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 64 | 224 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 64 |
| Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) | 128 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Units (RTU) | 8 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 2,000 MHz | 1,000 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,050 MHz | -- |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Arc A380 | Radeon R9 FURY |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 65.6 GPixel/s | 64 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 131.2 GTexel/s | 224 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 4.2 TFLOPS | 7.17 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 1,049.6 GFLOPS | 448 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Arc A380 | Radeon R9 FURY |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 2.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.6 | 6.5 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.