GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB comes out dramatically faster — about 44% ahead of the Arc A380. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Arc A380: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Arc A380
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is dramatically faster, around 44% ahead of the Arc A380. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The Arc A380 currently lists from $200 CAD, $51 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB at $251 CAD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 15%.
Power & Efficiency
At 75W against 130W, the Arc A380 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A380 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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 6GB?
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Arc A380 if you find it at a steep discount.