Intel Arc A380 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080
The GeForce RTX 4080 has 521% better performance than the Arc A380 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Arc A380 has 30% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 4080 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 GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,000 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.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 75 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The Arc A380 has the 168th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 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 32nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q4 2022 with a MSRP of $1,199. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD103) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 4080 has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,400 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 716.8 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 RTX 4080 includes 9,728 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,205 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,505 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 304 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 304 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 76 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RTX 4080 is a large graphics card, occupying 3 PCIe 4.0 x16 expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. With a thermal design power (TDP) of 320 W and a large, 3-slot size, it is recommended to use a power supply of 700 W and a case with sufficient space to accommodate the card. Compare your card's model and your case's dimensions to verify compatibility.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The RTX 4080 has the 7th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 566 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 66.48% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 86,267 score and $1,199 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 71.95. This is the 52nd 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 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Ada Lovelace |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q2 2022 | Q4 2022 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $149 | $1,199 |
| 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
God of War Ragnarök | Arc A380 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | 294 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 260 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 230 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 214 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 166 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 101 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 4090 | 139.6 | +38% |
| GeForce RTX 5080 | 129 | +28% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 109 | +8% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 109 | +8% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 100.8 | |
| Radeon RX 9070 | 94 | -7% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 86.1 | -15% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 81.5 | -19% |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 74.6 | -26% |
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 7900 XTX | 9.17 | -23% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | 10.33 | -13% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XT | 10.44 | -12% |
| GeForce RTX 4090 | 11.45 | -4% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 11.89 | |
| GeForce RTX 3090 | 20.09 | +69% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 4080 has 521% 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 GeForce RTX 4080 is ranked 7th with a score of 86,267.
The Arc A380 has 30% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 4080 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Arc A380 is ranked 32nd with a performance per dollar of 93.23, and the GeForce RTX 4080 is ranked 52nd with a performance per dollar of 71.95.
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 9070 | 88,618 | +538% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER | 87,055 | +527% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 86,267 | +521% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | 85,811 | +518% |
| Radeon RX 7900 XTX | 84,792 | +510% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 16,033 | +15% |
| GeForce GTX 780 Ti | 15,619 | +12% |
| Arc A380 | 13,892 | |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 13,645 | -2% |
| 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 | 91.58 | -2% |
| Radeon RX 590 | 83.74 | -10% |
| Radeon RX 6800 XT | 80.19 | -14% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 | 76.84 | -18% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 71.95 | -23% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (12 GB) | 70.88 | -24% |
| Radeon RX 6950 XT | 67.31 | -28% |
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 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 3,915 | 27,735 (+608.43%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 4,457 | 25,625 (+474.94%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 60,804 | 185,431 (+204.97%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 10,174 | 57,903 (+469.13%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 46,613 | 211,103 (+352.88%) |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 15,095 | 57,741 (+282.52%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | -- | 158.9 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 6,253 | 34,626 (+453.75%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 611 | 1,239 (+102.78%) |
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 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | DG2-128 | AD103 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Size | 6 nm | 5 nm |
| Transistors | 7,200 million | 45,900 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 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 6 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 186 Gb/s | 716.8 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,937 MHz | 1,400 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 96 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | -- | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB | 64 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 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | -- | 3 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 75 W | 320 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 700 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 1x 16-pin |
| Outputs | -- | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a |
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 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | -- | 9,728 |
| Execution Units (EU) | 1,024 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 76 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 64 | 304 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 112 |
| Tensor Cores | -- | 304 |
| Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) | 128 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Cores | -- | 76 |
| Core Clock Speed | 2,000 MHz | 2,205 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | -- | 2,505 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 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | -- | 280.6 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | -- | 761.5 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 4,194 TFLOPS | 48.74 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | -- | 761.5 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 | GeForce RTX 4080 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| 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.