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Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB comes out dramatically faster — about 83% ahead of the Arc A380.

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INTEL
Arc A380
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
6/100
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+60% XMX Engines (128 vs 80)
+38% Boost Clock (2,450 MHz vs 1,777 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Price
A$374✓
Performance
11/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+150% CUDA Cores (2,560 vs 1,024)
+150% RT Cores (20 vs 8)
+33% Memory Bus (128-bit vs 96-bit)
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GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs Arc A380: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3050 8GB vs Arc A380

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is dramatically faster, around 83% ahead of the Arc A380. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Arc A380 is the gentler choice at 75W versus 130W. The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 130W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB carries 8GB versus 6GB on the Arc A380. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A380 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB offers NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: Arc A380 or GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is the faster card by about 83%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB better than the Arc A380?

The GeForce RTX 3050 8GB is dramatically faster, roughly 83% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A380 or the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the GeForce RTX 3050 8GB have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationArc A380GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
ArchitectureAlchemistAmpere
Process NodeTSMC N6Samsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)1,0242,560✓
Ray Tracing Cores820✓
Tensor / AI Cores128✓80

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A380GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
Base Clock2,000 MHz✓1,552 MHz
Boost Clock2,450 MHz✓1,777 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A380GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
VRAM Capacity6 GB8 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus96-bit128-bit✓
Memory Speed15.5 Gbps✓14 Gbps
Bandwidth186 GB/s224 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A380GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP75 W✓130 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJun 2022Jan 2022
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