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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£140
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • VRAM: 6 GB
  • Memory bus width: 96 bit
  • Thermal Design Power (TDP): 75 W

Intel ARC A380 review. Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among graphics cards and if it is worth buying.

5.0

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%

4.6

Technical Score

10.0%

9.0

User score

Good
4.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

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

Score components:

44.0%

3.0

Performance

24.0%

2.7

Memory

12.0%

7.2

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.9

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.7

Design

4.0%

9.3

Connectivity & Media

Poor
9.0

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%

8.6

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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  • 2.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 5.7
    Video editing

    Score components:

    35.0%

    10

    AV1 encode

    30.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.3

    Floating-point performance

    15.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 2.2
    1080p

    Score components:

    55.0%

    1.3

    Floating-point performance

    25.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    10.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    10.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 1.9
    1440p

    Score components:

    50.0%

    1.3

    Floating-point performance

    30.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    15.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

  • 1.9
    4K

    Score components:

    40.0%

    1.3

    Floating-point performance

    35.0%

    2.2

    VRAM

    20.0%

    1.0

    Ray tracing cores / units

    5.0%

    8.8

    PCI Express (PCIe) version

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Verdict

The Intel Arc A380 is an entry-level graphics card based on the 6nm Alchemist architecture, featuring 8 Xe-cores, 1024 shading units, and 8 dedicated ray tracing units. It is equipped with 6GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, delivering 186 GB/s of bandwidth and a base clock speed of 2000 MHz. Key pros include full AV1 hardware encoding support, DisplayPort 2.0 connectivity, and a low 75W TDP that often eliminates the need for external power connectors in compact builds. However, its main cons include a heavy reliance on Resizable BAR for acceptable performance, inconsistent gaming drivers for older titles, and relatively weak performance in modern AAA games compared to established competitors.

Technical Specifications of Intel ARC A380

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the graphics card's technical performance, covering key areas such as gaming and rendering performance, ray tracing, memory configuration, power efficiency, cooling, connectivity, features, and build quality.

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

Score components:

44.0%

3.0

Performance

24.0%

2.7

Memory

12.0%

7.2

Power & Cooling

11.0%

8.9

Platform & Features

5.0%

7.7

Design

4.0%

9.3

Connectivity & Media

4.6
Intel ARC A380 has a technical score of 4.59 points, which is lower than that of 83.3% 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%

8.6

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

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9.0
Intel ARC A380 has a user score of 8.99 points, which is higher than that of 77.7% of products in this category.
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.
10
Intel ARC A380 has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 77.9% 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%

5.0

Overall score

40.0%

9.8

Price

6.5
Intel ARC A380 has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.5 points, which is lower than 61.8% 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

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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

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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

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PassMark (DirectCompute) result
What it is: PassMark score for DirectCompute performance tests
When it matters: When compute workloads matter alongside gaming performance.

Importance: LOW

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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

4.198 TFLOPS
Intel ARC A380 delivers 4.198 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 92% 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
Intel ARC A380 has 6 GB of VRAM, which is less than 82.7% of graphics cards and equal to 5.1% 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
Intel ARC A380 uses GDDR6 memory, which is newer than on 16.6% of graphics cards and equal to 39.1% 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
Intel ARC A380 uses a 96 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 96% 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
Intel ARC A380 reaches 186 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 89.4% 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
Intel ARC A380 supports PCIe 4.0, which is newer than on 22.5% of graphics cards and equal to 52% 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
Intel ARC A380 uses x8 PCIe lanes, which is fewer than 68.6% of graphics cards and equal to 20.9% 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

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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
Intel ARC A380 supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 26.6% of graphics cards and equal to 73.4% 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
Intel ARC A380 supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 4.8% of graphics cards and equal to 95.2% 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
Intel ARC A380 supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 7.8% of graphics cards and equal to 89.2% 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

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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
Intel ARC A380 offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 20.9% of graphics cards and equal to 77.3% 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
Intel ARC A380 supports DisplayPort 2.0, which is more advanced than on 66.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% 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

10 Gbps
Intel ARC A380 supports DisplayPort link rates up to 10 Gbps, which is faster than on 49.7% of graphics cards and equal to 0.8% 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

75 W
Intel ARC A380 has a TDP of 75 W, which is lower than that of 90.9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% 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

75 W
Intel ARC A380 draws 75 W under peak load, which is lower than 91.1% of graphics cards and equal to 2.5% 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

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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

75 W
Intel ARC A380 has a board power limit of 75 W, which is lower than that of 91.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.7% 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

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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

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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
Intel ARC A380 is 222 mm long, which is shorter than 85% 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
Intel ARC A380 is 114 mm tall, which is shorter than 82.5% of graphics cards and equal in height to 0.9% 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
Intel ARC A380 occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 49.2% of graphics cards and equal in width to 47.3% 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

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Intel ARC A380 vs the average graphics card

  • 65.1% lower TDP
    Intel ARC A380 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (75 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

    Intel ARC A380 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (75 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.75 W vs 215 W
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel ARC A380 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
    What it is: Supports error-correcting code memory for higher reliability
    When it matters: When stability and error correction matter more than pure gaming value.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel ARC A380 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 63.37 mm shorter card length
    Intel ARC A380 is shorter than the average graphics card (222 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 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

    Intel ARC A380 is shorter than the average graphics card (222 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.222 mm vs 285.37 mm
  • 65.9% lower board power limit
    Intel ARC A380 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (75 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 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

    Intel ARC A380 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (75 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.75 W vs 220 W
  • 13 mm lower card height
    Intel ARC A380 is shorter than the average graphics card (114 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 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

    Intel ARC A380 is shorter than the average graphics card (114 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.114 mm vs 127 mm
  • 10.7% faster VRAM clock
    Intel ARC A380 has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,937 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

    Intel ARC A380 has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,937 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.1937 MHz vs 1750 MHz
  • 3.79x cheaper
    Intel ARC A380 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£140 vs £530).
    Intel ARC A380 is cheaper than the average graphics card (£140 vs £530).£140 vs £530
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    Intel ARC A380 supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.0 vs 1.4a).
    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

    Intel ARC A380 supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.0 vs 1.4a).2.0 vs 1.4a
  • 4.2% higher base clock speed
    Intel ARC A380 has a higher base GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,000 MHz vs 1,920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1,920 MHz.
  • Supports ECC memory
    Intel ARC A380 supports ECC memory, the average graphics card does not.
  • 10.7% faster VRAM clock
    Intel ARC A380 has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (1,937 MHz vs 1,750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1,750 MHz.
  • 48.4% smaller GPU die
    Intel ARC A380 has a lower GPU die size than the average graphics card (157 mm² vs 304.25 mm²). The average graphics card has a GPU die size of 304.25 mm².
  • Newer DisplayPort version
    Intel ARC A380 supports a newer DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (2.0 vs 1.4a).
  • 65.1% lower TDP
    Intel ARC A380 has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (75 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
  • 65.9% lower board power limit
    Intel ARC A380 has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (75 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 220 W.
  • 65.9% lower peak power draw
    Intel ARC A380 has a lower peak power draw than the average graphics card (75 W vs 220 W). The average graphics card has a peak power draw of 220 W.
  • 8 °C lower load temperature
    Intel ARC A380 has a lower load temperature than the average graphics card (59 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
  • 63.37 mm shorter card length
    Intel ARC A380 is shorter than the average graphics card (222 mm vs 285.37 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285.37 mm.
  • 13 mm lower card height
    Intel ARC A380 is shorter than the average graphics card (114 mm vs 127 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 127 mm.

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Overall
Performance
Memory
Platform & Features
Connectivity & Media
Power & Cooling
Design
  • 32 fewer compute units
    Intel ARC A380 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    Intel ARC A380 has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (8 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.
  • 120 fewer TMUs
    Intel ARC A380 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (64 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
  • 18% lower boost clock speed
    Intel ARC A380 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,050 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
  • No CUDA support
    Intel ARC A380 does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
  • 60.3% lower pixel rate
    Intel ARC A380 has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (65.6 GPixel/s vs 165.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 165.2 GPixel/s.
  • 32 fewer ROPs
    Intel ARC A380 has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (32 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
  • 81.6% lower FP32 performance
    Intel ARC A380 has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (4.2 TFLOPS vs 22.86 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.86 TFLOPS.
  • 64 fewer AI cores
    Intel ARC A380 has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (128 vs 192). The average graphics card has 192 AI cores.
  • 85.8% lower INT8 performance
    Intel ARC A380 has a lower INT8 performance than the average graphics card (66 TOPS vs 466 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 466 TOPS.
  • 71.5% lower FP16 performance
    Intel ARC A380 has a lower FP16 performance than the average graphics card (8.4 TFLOPS vs 29.5 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP16 performance of 29.5 TFLOPS.
  • 81.8% lower compute throughput
    Intel ARC A380 has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (4.2 TFLOPS vs 23.105 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 23.105 TFLOPS.
  • 3,328 fewer FP32 units
    Intel ARC A380 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
    Intel ARC A380 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
    Intel ARC A380 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
    Intel ARC A380 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
    Intel ARC A380 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.
  • 87.5% smaller L2 cache
    Intel ARC A380 has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (4 MB vs 32 MB). The average graphics card has 32 MB L2 cache.
  • No DLSS support
    Intel ARC A380 does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • Fewer PCIe lanes
    Intel ARC A380 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average graphics card (x8 vs x16). The average graphics card has x16 PCIe lanes.
  • 20% larger process node
    Intel ARC A380 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.
  • 1 older
    Intel ARC A380 was released earlier than the average graphics card (2,022 vs 2,023).
  • Older shader model
    Intel ARC A380 supports an older shader model than the average graphics card (6.6 vs 6.8).
  • 67.1% fewer transistors
    Intel ARC A380 has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (7,200 million vs 21,900 million). The average graphics card has 21,900 million transistors.
  • Older HDMI version
    Intel ARC A380 supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
  • No 3D output
    Intel ARC A380 does not support 3D output, the average graphics card does.
  • 2 fewer fans
    Intel ARC A380 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).
  • 63.6% higher idle power draw
    Intel ARC A380 has a higher idle power draw than the average graphics card (18 W vs 11 W). The average graphics card has an idle power draw of 11 W.
  • 10 °C higher idle temperature
    Intel ARC A380 has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (48 °C vs 38 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 38 °C.
  • 160 bit narrower memory bus
    Intel ARC A380 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

    Intel ARC A380 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
  • 32 fewer compute units
    Intel ARC A380 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

    Intel ARC A380 has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (8 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.8 vs 40
  • 2 fewer fans
    Intel ARC A380 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 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

    Intel ARC A380 has fewer fans than the average graphics card (1 vs 3).1 vs 3
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    Intel ARC A380 has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (8 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 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

    Intel ARC A380 has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (8 vs 48). The average graphics card has 48 ray tracing cores.8 vs 48
  • 120 fewer TMUs
    Intel ARC A380 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

    Intel ARC A380 has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (64 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.64 vs 184
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    Intel ARC A380 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

    Intel ARC A380 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
  • 18% lower boost clock speed
    Intel ARC A380 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,050 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.
    What it is: Maximum boost frequency the GPU can reach under load
    When it matters: When you want a rough idea of peak advertised frequency, while knowing real sustained clocks still depend on cooling and power limits.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel ARC A380 has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (2,050 MHz vs 2,500 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2,500 MHz.2050 MHz vs 2500 MHz
  • No CUDA support
    Intel ARC A380 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

    Intel ARC A380 does not support CUDA, the average graphics card does.
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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about Intel ARC A380?

  • Excellent AV1 hardware encoding and decoding support for streaming and video production.
  • Competitive entry-level price, often found as the cheapest new discrete GPU available.
  • Low power consumption (75W TDP), with many models drawing power solely from the PCIe slot.
  • Substantial 6GB GDDR6 VRAM, providing a slight edge over 4GB competitors like the RX 6400 in modern textures.
  • Continuous driver improvements that have significantly boosted performance since launch.
  • Support for modern features like Ray Tracing and XeSS upscaling.

What customers dislike about Intel ARC A380?

  • Strict requirement for Resizable BAR (ReBAR) support; performance is significantly handicapped on older systems without it.
  • Weak gaming performance in older DirectX 9 and 11 titles compared to equivalent NVIDIA or AMD cards.
  • Inferior gaming performance per dollar compared to the used market (e.g., used GTX 1070 or RTX 2060).
  • High idle power consumption reported on certain multi-monitor configurations.
  • Inconsistent driver stability in specific niche games or professional applications.
  • Limited bandwidth due to the 96-bit memory bus and x8 PCIe interface.

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techpowerup.com
26/07/2022
Intel Arc A380 Review - Runs Fine on AMD Ryzen

The TechPowerUp review of the Intel Arc A380 highlights a budget-focused GPU featuring modern AV1 hardware encoding, competent ray tracing support, and 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, with confirmed compatibility on AMD Ryzen platforms. However, the card is severely hampered by immature drivers causing stability issues, low gaming performance relative to price, and a strict requirement for...Read more

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techpowerup.com
22/02/2024
Sparkle Arc A380 Genie Review www.michaelstinkerings.org

The Sparkle Arc A380 Genie is an ultra-compact, low-profile graphics card designed for small form factor (SFF) builds, priced at $125 and powered entirely through the PCIe slot. It features hardware AV1 encoding and supports up to three 4K displays, making it a viable option for entry-level workstations. However, the card offers weak 3D gaming performance, requiring significantly...Read more

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michaelstinkerings.org
18/11/2022
Intel Arc A380 Review - Impressive, But Not In the Way You Think

Intel Arc A380 Review Summary The Intel Arc A380 is an exceptionally powerful choice for media encoding and server transcoding, delivering performance that surpasses high-end alternatives like the NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super when Resizable BAR (ReBAR) is enabled. In benchmark tests using Handbrake, the budget-friendly $139 card achieved an impressive 366.1 fps when transcoding 1080p Apple...Read more

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techgage.com
28/09/2022
An Alluring Alchemist: Intel Arc A380 GPU Creator Performance Review

The Techgage review of the $140 Intel Arc A380 highlights its surprisingly strong rendering capabilities for a budget GPU, with the card successfully running all tested content creation workloads without crashing. Performance-wise, it competes well with higher-priced options like the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT in Blender tests, representing high value for budget creators. Techgage...Read more

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tomshardware.com
02/09/2022
Intel Arc A380 Review: Great for Video, Weak for Gaming

The Intel Arc A380 marks a shaky but noteworthy milestone as Team Blue officially returns to the dedicated GPU market after more than 24 years, launching in the US at a budget-friendly starting price of $139. Built on the new Arc Alchemist architecture, the card distinguishes itself by being the only option in its price tier to provide 6GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, alongside...Read more

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phoronix.com
29/08/2022
Intel Arc Graphics A380: Compelling For Open-Source Enthusiasts & AV1 Video Encoding On Linux

The Phoronix review of the $139 Intel Arc A380 highlights it as an excellent, low-cost option for open-source Linux enthusiasts, featuring a fully open-source driver stack integrated into Mesa and the kernel. Key pros include hardware-accelerated AV1 encoding/decoding, 6GB GDDR6, and robust compute capabilities for OpenCL 3.0 and SYCL. Conversely, the card is not recommended for...Read more

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techspot.com
01/08/2022
Intel Arc A380 Review | TechSpot

The TechSpot review of the Intel Arc A380 highlights the budget GPU as an entry-level option, featuring 6GB of GDDR6 memory that outperforms the Radeon RX 6400 in specific titles like Resident Evil Village at 1080p. The card is also praised for its Xe Media Engine, offering AV1 encoding for HTPC use, but demands mandatory Resizable BAR support, with performance dropping up to 26%...Read more

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computerbase.de
20/07/2022
Intel Arc A380 im Test: Benchmarks in Full HD mit und ohne rBAR

The Intel Arc A380 is an entry-level desktop graphics card based on the Alchemist architecture (ACM-G11 GPU), aimed directly at competing with low-end cards like AMD's Radeon RX 6400 and Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1650. Tested via an imported Gunnir Photon custom model, the card highlights notable architectural strengths, particularly in its multimedia capabilities. It is equipped with...Read more

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comptoir-hardware.com
29/08/2022
L'A380 décolle sous Linux, mais pour quelles performances Overclocking.com

summary of the Intel Arc A380 graphics card's performance under Linux, tested using an ASRock A380 Challenger ITX model (6GB GDDR6, 8 Xe cores, overclocked to 2.25 GHz) on a midrange system powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 5700G: The primary pros of using the A380 on Linux center around software stability. Unlike its notoriously buggy experience on Windows, the card ran flawlessly during...Read more

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