GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The Radeon RX 6400 is dramatically faster than the Arc A310, leading by roughly 40% in our performance index. The Arc A310, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $182 cheaper.

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Price
$378
Perf Index
7%
Value Score
0.019
VRAM4GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP53W
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Arc A310
Price
$196
Perf Index
5%
Value Score
0.026
VRAM4GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP30W

Radeon RX 6400 vs Arc A310: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Radeon RX 6400 vs Arc A310

The Radeon RX 6400 is dramatically faster, around 40% ahead of the Arc A310. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Arc A310 starts at $196 against $378 for the Radeon RX 6400. Despite being slower, the Arc A310 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~38% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Radeon RX 6400 still sits about $219 above its $159 MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Arc A310 draws just 30W versus 53W for the Radeon RX 6400, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Radeon RX 6400 brings AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value, while the Arc A310 offers Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: Radeon RX 6400 or Arc A310?

Choose the Radeon RX 6400 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Arc A310 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Radeon RX 6400 better than the Arc A310?

The Radeon RX 6400 is dramatically faster, roughly 40% ahead. The Arc A310 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Radeon RX 6400 or the Arc A310?

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.

Is the Radeon RX 6400 worth the extra $182 over the Arc A310?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Arc A310 comes out ahead.