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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£170
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • VRAM: 6 GB
  • Memory bus width: 96 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 92 W

GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

5.4

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.4

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.4

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

3.9

Performance

24.0%

3.0

Memory

12.0%

8.9

Power & Cooling

11.0%

9.1

Platform & Features

5.0%

9.9

Design

4.0%

9.5

Connectivity & Media

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 2.8
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    3.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.9

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 6.2
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    3.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.8
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    3.6

    VRAM

    10.0%

    1.9

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.6
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    3.6

    VRAM

    15.0%

    1.9

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.7
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.5

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    3.6

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.9

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £170

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Verdict

The Gunnir Arc A380 Photon OC is an entry-level graphics card featuring 1,024 shading units, 8 Ray Tracing cores, and 6GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, delivering a maximum bandwidth of 186 GB/s. This factory-overclocked model reaches a boost clock of 2450 MHz with a 92W TBP, requiring a single 8-pin power connector for its dual-fan cooling system. Its primary strengths include hardware-level AV1 encoding, DisplayPort 2.0 support, and excellent performance in synthetic benchmarks and modern productivity tasks. However, it suffers from inconsistent gaming performance in older DX11 titles, a heavy reliance on Resizable BAR for optimal results, and entry-level 1080p limitations in demanding AAA games.

Technical Specifications of graphics card GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.

When it matters: When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

44.0%

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Performance

24.0%

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Memory

12.0%

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Power & Cooling

11.0%

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Platform & Features

5.0%

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Design

4.0%

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Connectivity & Media

5.4
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a technical score of 5.38 points, which is lower than that of 78.6% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 57.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.4

Overall score

40.0%

9.6

Price

6.7
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.7 points, which is lower than 68.1% of products in this category.
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Time Spy, a synthetic DirectX 12 test often used as a quick gaming-performance reference.
When it matters: When you need a fast rough performance sort before digging into game-specific reviews and frame-rate data.

Importance: LOW

4,458 points
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC scores 4,458 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 87.7% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
What it is: Benchmark result from 3DMark Port Royal, a synthetic test focused on ray tracing performance.
When it matters: When ray tracing matters in the games you actually play and you want one quick way to separate stronger and weaker RT cards.

Importance: LOW

568 points
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC scores 568 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 82.3% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
What it is: Overall GPU performance score in PassMark G3D benchmark
When it matters: When you need one broad score to sort cards into rough performance tiers.

Importance: LOW

6,288 points
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC scores 6,288 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 91.9% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

2,773 points
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC scores 2,773 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 92.4% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
What it is: Theoretical floating-point compute performance of the GPU.
When it matters: When rendering, AI, or heavy compute work needs strong single-precision throughput.

Importance: LOW

5.02 TFLOPS
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC delivers 5.02 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 88.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

Importance: HIGH

6 GB
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has 6 GB of VRAM, which is less than 82.6% of graphics cards and equal to 5.2% of graphics cards.
Memory type
What it is: Type of graphics memory used (GDDR6, HBM2e, etc.)
When it matters: When memory technology is part of the buying decision because it affects bandwidth class, power use, and product positioning.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GDDR version
What it is: Generation of GDDR memory used by the graphics card.
When it matters: When you want to separate older memory generations from newer ones before comparing bandwidth, power behavior, and market tier.

Importance: LOW

GDDR6
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 15.9% of graphics cards and equal to 40.3% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

Importance: HIGH

96 bit
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC uses a 96 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 95.7% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.4% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
What it is: Maximum data transfer rate between GPU and its memory
When it matters: When 4K gaming, ray tracing, or creator work can choke a slower memory subsystem.

Importance: HIGH

186 GB/s
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC reaches 186 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 89.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
What it is: Version of PCI Express interface supported
When it matters: When you are pairing the card with an older motherboard and want to avoid leaving bandwidth or future compatibility on the table.

Importance: LOW

4.0
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.3% of graphics cards and equal to 52.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
What it is: Number of PCI Express lanes used for communication
When it matters: When limited lane width could bottleneck the card in some systems.

Importance: LOW

x8
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 76.7% of graphics cards and equal to 22.2% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
What it is: Highest supported DirectX API version
When it matters: When you play newer Windows games that depend on the latest graphics features.

Importance: LOW

12 Ultimate
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, which is more advanced than on 22.6% of graphics cards and equal to 77.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
What it is: Highest supported Vulkan API version
When it matters: When modern games, emulators, or creative apps lean on Vulkan support.

Importance: LOW

1.4
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
What it is: Highest supported OpenGL API version
When it matters: When older games or pro apps still depend on OpenGL compatibility.

Importance: LOW

4.6
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
What it is: Total number of external displays supported simultaneously
When it matters: When you run a multi-monitor desk for sim racing, trading, or editing.

Importance: LOW

4
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
What it is: Maximum supported digital display resolution
When it matters: When you plan to drive 4K or 8K panels at their native resolution.

Importance: LOW

7680x4320
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
What it is: Number of DisplayPort video outputs
When it matters: When your setup needs several high-refresh monitors without adapters.

Importance: LOW

3
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
What it is: Version of DisplayPort standard supported
When it matters: When your monitor setup depends on newer DisplayPort features for higher refresh rates, higher resolution, or better cable flexibility.

Importance: LOW

2.0
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC supports DisplayPort 2.0, which is more advanced than on 66.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.7% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
What it is: Supported data link rates for DisplayPort connections
When it matters: When you are pushing high resolution and refresh rate over DisplayPort.

Importance: LOW

38.69 Gbps
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC supports DisplayPort link rates up to 38.69 Gbps, which is faster than on 79.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

Importance: MEDIUM

92 W
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a TDP of 92 W, which is lower than that of 89.8% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
What it is: Peak power draw of the graphics card under maximum load.
When it matters: When transient-heavy gaming loads could stress your power supply.

Importance: LOW

92 W
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC draws 92 W under peak load, which is lower than 91% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

Importance: LOW

350 W
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC recommends a 350 W PSU, which is lower than that of 93.2% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.2% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

Importance: LOW

92 W
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a board power limit of 92 W, which is lower than that of 91.1% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
What it is: PCIe power delivery specification followed
When it matters: When you are checking whether the slot and external cables match the card's intended power-delivery standard.

Importance: LOW

92 W
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Size
What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

Importance: LOW

222 x 114 x 42 mm
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC measures 222x114x 42 mm, which is more compact than 90.1% of graphics cards and equal in size to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Length
What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

Importance: LOW

222 mm
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC is 222 mm long, which is shorter than 85.1% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.2% of graphics cards.
Height
What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

Importance: LOW

114 mm
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC is 114 mm tall, which is shorter than 74.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.8% of graphics cards.
Slot width
What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

Importance: LOW

2 slot/s
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the graphics card
When it matters: When sag, bracket support, or shipping stress matters in your build.

Importance: LOW

680 g
GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC weighs 680 g, which is lighter than 80.5% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.6% of graphics cards.
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GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC vs the average graphics card

  • 57.2% lower TDP
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (92 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    What it is: Typical power consumption under full load (TDP)
    When it matters: When you need a realistic idea of power draw before choosing a PSU or case.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (92 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.92 W vs 215 W
  • 46.2% lower PSU requirement
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (350 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    What it is: Recommended wattage of the system power supply
    When it matters: When you are checking whether your current power supply is enough.

    Importance: LOW

    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (350 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.350 W vs 650 W
  • 63 mm shorter card length
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC is shorter than the average graphics card (222 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    What it is: Physical length of the GPU card
    When it matters: When front radiators or drive cages leave only limited GPU clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC is shorter than the average graphics card (222 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.222 mm vs 285 mm
  • 59.1% lower board power limit
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (92 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    What it is: Maximum configurable power limit for the GPU board
    When it matters: When you care about how far the card can be pushed through tuning or factory power settings.

    Importance: LOW

    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (92 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.92 W vs 225 W
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    What it is: Number of PCIe slots occupied by the card
    When it matters: When you need room for another PCIe card or better airflow under the GPU.

    Importance: LOW

    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • More compact card size
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC is more compact than the average graphics card (222x114x 42 mm vs 285x127x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127x 52 mm.
    What it is: Physical size of the GPU card
    When it matters: When you need the card to fit a compact case without blocking nearby hardware.

    Importance: LOW

    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC is more compact than the average graphics card (222x114x 42 mm vs 285x127x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127x 52 mm.222x114 x 42 mm vs 285x127 x 52 mm
  • 10.7% faster VRAM clock
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1937 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
    What it is: Speed at which the GPU memory operates
    When it matters: When you want more context on how quickly the card's VRAM can move data.

    Importance: LOW

    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1937 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.1937 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 11 mm lower card height
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC is shorter than the average graphics card (114 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    What it is: Physical height of the GPU card
    When it matters: When side panels, brackets, or tight case layouts reduce vertical clearance.

    Importance: LOW

    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC is shorter than the average graphics card (114 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.114 mm vs 125 mm
  • Better FP64 ratio
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a better FP64 ratio than the average graphics card (1:4 vs 1:64).
  • 4.2% higher base clock speed
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2000 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
  • 2.19x higher FP64 performance
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a higher FP64 performance than the average graphics card (1.1 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
  • 10.7% faster VRAM clock
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1937 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 46.8% smaller GPU die
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (157 mm² vs 295 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 295 mm².
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.0 vs 1.4a).
  • 57.2% lower TDP
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (92 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 46.2% lower PSU requirement
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (350 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
  • 59.1% lower board power limit
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (92 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
  • 58.2% lower peak power draw
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (92 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 63 mm shorter card length
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC is shorter than the average graphics card (222 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
  • More compact card size
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC is more compact than the average graphics card (222x114x 42 mm vs 285x127x 52 mm). The average graphics card has a size of 285x127x 52 mm.
  • 11 mm lower card height
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC is shorter than the average graphics card (114 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.

Total
Overall
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 32 fewer compute units
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • No CUDA support
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 32 fewer ray tracing cores
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
  • 120 fewer TMUs
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (64 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 58.9% lower texture rate
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (156.8 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
  • 52% lower pixel rate
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (78.4 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 77.8% lower FP32 performance
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (5 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
  • 2.2% lower boost clock speed
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,450 MHz vs 2,505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,505 MHz.
  • 72.2% lower PassMark score
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (6,288 points vs 22,653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22,653 points.
  • 69.6% lower gaming score
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (4,458 points vs 14,678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14,678.5 points.
  • 93.8% lower ray tracing score
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (568 points vs 9,166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9,166 points.
  • 77% lower compute score
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (2,773 points vs 12,074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12,074 points.
  • 16 fewer AI cores
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (128 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
  • 78.2% lower compute throughput
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (5 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
  • 66.2% lower FP16 performance
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (10 TFLOPS vs 29.725 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.725 TFLOPS.
  • 3,328 fewer FP32 units
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1,024 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
  • 160 bit narrower memory bus
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (96 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (6 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
  • 58.5% lower memory bandwidth
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (186 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
  • 18.4% slower memory speed
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (15,500 MHz vs 19,000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19,000 MHz.
  • 83.3% smaller L2 cache
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
  • 50% smaller L1 cache
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (64 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
  • No DLSS support
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
  • 20% larger process node
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a higher process node than the average graphics card (6 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
  • Older encoder generation
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (1 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
  • 1 older
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC was released earlier than the average graphics card (2022 vs 2023).
    June 2022
  • Older shader model
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.6 vs 6.8).
  • 68.6% fewer transistors
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (7,200 million vs 22,900 million). The average graphics card has 22,900 million transistors.
  • Older HDMI version
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • Not VR ready
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC is not VR ready, while the average graphics card is.
  • Narrower decode codec support
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
  • 1 fewer fans
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
  • No dual BIOS
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 13.7 dB noisier under load
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a higher load noise level than the average graphics card (49.1 dB vs 35.4 dB). The average graphics card has a load noise level of 35.4 dB.
  • 18 °C higher idle temperature
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (55 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
  • 5 °C lower thermal ceiling
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a lower thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (100 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
  • 160 bit narrower memory bus
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (96 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    What it is: Width of the memory interface bus in bits
    When it matters: When you care about steadier performance at higher resolutions, heavier texture settings, or ray-traced workloads that stress memory traffic.

    Importance: HIGH

    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (96 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.96 bit vs 256 bit
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (6 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    What it is: Total video memory available on the graphics card
    When it matters: When you play at high settings, use texture mods, or work with large creative projects.

    Importance: HIGH

    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (6 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.6 GB vs 12 GB
  • 32 fewer compute units
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    What it is: Total number of shader multiprocessors or compute units
    When it matters: When you want a better sense of the GPU's overall parallel hardware resources before relying on game benchmarks alone.

    Importance: HIGH

    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.8 vs 40
  • No CUDA support
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports CUDA parallel computing platform
    When it matters: When your apps or AI tools specifically depend on the CUDA software stack.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 32 fewer ray tracing cores
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    What it is: Number of dedicated ray tracing processing cores or units
    When it matters: When you care about ray-traced lighting, reflections, and shadows in newer games.

    Importance: HIGH

    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.8 vs 40
  • 120 fewer TMUs
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (64 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    What it is: Total count of texture mapping units on the GPU
    When it matters: When texture-heavy gaming performance matters and you want extra hardware context behind texture-rate claims.

    Importance: HIGH

    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (64 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.64 vs 184
  • 1 fewer fans
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    What it is: Total number of cooling fans
    When it matters: When you compare cooler designs and want one more clue about thermal potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).2 vs 3
  • No DLSS support
    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
    What it is: Supports NVIDIA DLSS upscaling technology
    When it matters: When you play NVIDIA-supported games and want better frame rates at higher settings.

    Importance: LOW

    GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
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What customers like about GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC?

  • Excellent hardware-accelerated AV1 encoding support for creators
  • Competitive entry-level pricing for a modern GPU
  • Quiet operation with dual 90mm fans
  • Includes 6GB of VRAM, which is higher than some budget competitors like the RX 6400
  • Decent performance in newer APIs like DirectX 12 and Vulkan
  • Small form factor fits easily in most mini-ITX cases

What customers dislike about GUNNIR ARC A380 Photon OC?

  • Requires Resizable BAR (ReBAR) support for stable and usable gaming performance
  • Poor performance and stability in older DirectX 11 titles
  • Immature drivers can lead to unpredictable gaming results and micro-stuttering
  • High idle power consumption compared to rival entry-level cards
  • 8-pin power connector is often considered overkill for its 92W TBP
  • Limited availability outside of certain Asian markets
  • Uncompetitive gaming performance compared to older used cards like the GTX 1070 or RX 580

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tomshardware.com
02/09/2022
Summary of the review
Intel Arc A380 Review: Great for Video, Weak for Gaming TechPowerUp
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techspot.com
01/08/2022
Summary of the review
Intel Arc A380 Review TechSpot +1
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techpowerup.com
26/07/2022
Summary of the review
Intel Arc A380Go to product viewer dialogue for this item. Review - Runs Fine on AMD Ryzen TechPowerUp +1
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hardwareluxx.de
02/08/2022
Summary of the review
Es ist noch ein weiter Weg: Die Intel Arc A380 im Test igor´sLAB
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