NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile vs Intel Arc A380
The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile has 408% better performance than the Arc A380 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2025. It is built on the Blackwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GB203) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.
Memory
The RTX 5090 Mobile has 24 GB of GDDR7 memory, with a 1,750 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 896 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 5090 Mobile includes 10,496 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 990 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,515 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 328 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 328 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 82 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The RTX 5090 Mobile has the 16th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 54.43% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
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.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | Arc A380 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | Intel |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Generation 12.7 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2025 | Q2 2022 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | -- | $149 |
| 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
Space Marine 2 | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | Arc A380 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 103 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 103 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 101 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | 98 FPS | -- |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | 98 | |
| GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile | 86.2 | -12% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile | 73.1 | -25% |
| GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile | 69.7 | -29% |
| GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile | 55.6 | -43% |
| GeForce RTX 4070 Mobile | 55 | -44% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Mobile | 54.7 | -44% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | 54.3 | -45% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | 46.4 | -53% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile | 46 | -53% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile has 408% better performance than the Arc A380 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile is ranked 16th with a score of 70,631, and the Arc A380 is ranked 168th with a score of 13,892.
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 0th 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 RTX 5090 Mobile | 70,631 | |
| GeForce RTX 5080 Mobile | 65,874 | -7% |
| GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile | 64,746 | -8% |
| GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile | 57,701.5 | -18% |
| GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile | 56,824 | -20% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 16,033 | -77% |
| GeForce GTX 780 Ti | 15,619 | -78% |
| Arc A380 | 13,892 | -80% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 13,759 | -81% |
| Radeon R9 380 | 12,191 | -83% |
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.
- Popular
| Benchmark | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | Arc A380 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 24,225 (+518.77%) | 3,915 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 22,198 (+398.05%) | 4,457 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 139,912 (+130.1%) | 60,804 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 50,078.5 (+392.22%) | 10,174 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 203,190 (+335.91%) | 46,613 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 49,578 (+228.44%) | 15,095 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 288 | -- |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 30,169 (+382.32%) | 6,255 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 1,046 (+74.04%) | 601 |
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 | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | Arc A380 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GB203 | DG2-128 |
| Architecture | Blackwell 2.0 | Generation 12.7 |
| Process Size | 5 nm | 6 nm |
| Transistors | 45,600 million | 7,200 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 | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | Arc A380 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 24 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR7 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 896 Gb/s | 186 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,750 MHz | 1,937 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 96 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | -- |
| L2 Cache | 64 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 | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | Arc A380 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | -- | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 W | 75 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 1x 8-pin |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.0 |
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 | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | Arc A380 |
|---|---|---|
| Shading Units | -- | 1,024 |
| CUDA Cores | 10,496 | -- |
| Execution Units (EU) | -- | 1,024 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 82 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 328 | 64 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 112 | 32 |
| Tensor Cores | 328 | -- |
| Xe Matrix Extensions (XMX) | -- | 128 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 82 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Units (RTU) | -- | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 990 MHz | 2,000 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,515 MHz | 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 | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | Arc A380 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 169.7 GPixel/s | 65.6 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 496.9 GTexel/s | 131.2 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 31.8 TFLOPS | 4.2 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 496.9 GFLOPS | 1,049.6 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 | GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile | Arc A380 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.6 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.