GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for Arc A380 and GeForce RTX 3060 12GB.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB comes out dramatically faster — about 200% ahead of the Arc A380.
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GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs Arc A380: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 12GB vs Arc A380
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is dramatically faster, around 200% ahead of the Arc A380. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is comfortable at 1080p, while the Arc A380 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Arc A380 is the gentler choice at 75W versus 170W. The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 170W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB carries 12GB versus 6GB on the Arc A380. The extra 6GB 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 3060 12GB 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 3060 12GB?
The GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is the faster card by about 200%. 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A380 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 1,024 | 3,584✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 8 | 28✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 128✓ | 112 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A380 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,000 MHz✓ | 1,320 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,450 MHz✓ | 1,777 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A380 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 96-bit | 192-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps✓ | 15 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 186 GB/s | 360 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A380 | GeForce RTX 3060 12GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 75 W✓ | 170 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jun 2022 | Feb 2021 |
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