Intel Arc A380 vs AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB)
The Arc A380 has 11% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
The Arc A380 has 56% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.
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 RX 9060 XT (16 GB) GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB) is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2025 with a MSRP of $349. It is built on the RDNA 4.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Navi 44) and is manufactured on a 4 nm process.
Memory
The RX 9060 XT has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,518 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 322.3 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 RX 9060 XT includes 2,048 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,700 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 3,130 MHz. It usually operates at 2,530 MHz during typical gaming workloads. Complementing the processing units are 128 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 32 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX 9060 XT occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 160 W.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Arc A380 | Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | RDNA 4.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q2 2022 | Q2 2025 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $149 | $349 |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| 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
Black Myth: Wukong | Arc A380 | Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | 118 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 89 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 69 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 36 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 27 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 15 FPS |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | 25 | +67% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 25 | +67% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 23 | +53% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 19 | +27% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 18 | +20% |
| Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB) | 15 | |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 14 | -7% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Ti | 13 | -13% |
| Arc A770 | 11 | -27% |
| Arc B580 | 11 | -27% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 9070 | 20.33 | -13% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 21.96 | -6% |
| Arc B580 | 22.64 | -3% |
| Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB) | 23.27 | |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 23.41 | +1% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (16 GB) | 23.83 | +2% |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 26.29 | +13% |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 29.9 | +29% |
| Arc A770 | 29.91 | +29% |
Benchmark Performance
The Arc A380 has 11% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
Arc A380's 13,892 performance score ranks it 168th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
The Arc A380 has 144% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
Arc A380's 93.23 performance per dollar ranks it 33rd among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 17,401 | +25% |
| Radeon R9 Nano | 17,282 | +24% |
| Radeon R9 290X | 16,167.5 | +16% |
| 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% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 10,792 | -22% |
| GeForce GTX 960 | 10,767.5 | -22% |
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 1650 SUPER | 114.62 | +23% |
| Radeon RX 570 | 112.23 | +20% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 98.46 | +6% |
| 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 1050 | 78.63 | -16% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 78.25 | -16% |
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.
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| Benchmark | Arc A380 | Radeon RX 9060 XT (16 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 3,915 | 15,847 (+304.78%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 4,457 | 16,565 (+271.66%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 60,804 | -- |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 10,174 | 37,142 (+265.07%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 46,613 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 15,095 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 6,255 | 20,528 (+228.19%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 601 | 1,197 (+99.17%) |
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 RX 9060 XT (16 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | DG2-128 | Navi 44 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | RDNA 4.0 |
| Process Size | 6 nm | 4 nm |
| Transistors | 7,200 million | 29,700 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 RX 9060 XT (16 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 6 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 186 Gb/s | 322.3 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,937 MHz | 2,518 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 96 bit | 128 bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 4 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 RX 9060 XT (16 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 5.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 75 W | 160 W |
| Suggested PSU | 250 W | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0 | HDMI 2.1b, DisplayPort 2.1a |
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 RX 9060 XT (16 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 2,048 |
| Shading Units | 1,024 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 32 |
| Execution Units (EU) | 1,024 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 64 | 128 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 64 |
| Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) | 128 | -- |
| Ray Accelerators | -- | 32 |
| Ray Tracing Units (RTU) | 8 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 2,000 MHz | 1,700 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 2,050 MHz | 3,130 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Game) | -- | 2,530 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 RX 9060 XT (16 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 65.6 GPixel/s | 200.3 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 131.2 GTexel/s | 400.6 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 4.2 TFLOPS | 25.64 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 1,049.6 GFLOPS | 801.3 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 RX 9060 XT (16 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 2.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.6 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.