GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is dramatically faster than the Arc A380, leading by roughly 167% in our performance index. The Arc A380, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $433 CAD cheaper.

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Arc A380
Price
$170 CAD✓
Performance
6%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+38% Boost Clock (2,450 MHz vs 1,777 MHz)
+14% XMX Engines (128 vs 112)
Price
$603 CAD
Performance
16%✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+250% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 1,024)
+250% RT Cores (28 vs 8)
+33% Memory Bus (128-bit vs 96-bit)
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GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs Arc A380: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs Arc A380

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is dramatically faster, around 167% ahead of the Arc A380. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is comfortable at 1080p, while the Arc A380 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Arc A380 starts at $170 CAD against $603 CAD for the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB. Despite being slower, the Arc A380 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~33% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB still sits about $274 CAD above its $329 CAD MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The Arc A380 pulls less power (75W vs 170W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3060 8GB draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Arc A380's 6GB can fall short.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A380 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 3060 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 3060 8GB?

Choose the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Arc A380 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB better than the Arc A380?

The GeForce RTX 3060 8GB is dramatically faster, roughly 167% ahead. The Arc A380 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A380 or the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB?

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

Is the GeForce RTX 3060 8GB worth the extra $433 CAD over the Arc A380?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Arc A380 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 3060 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 3060 8GB
ArchitectureAlchemistAmpere
Process NodeTSMC N6Samsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)1,0243,584✓
Ray Tracing Cores828✓
Tensor / AI Cores128✓112

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A380GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Base Clock2,000 MHz✓1,320 MHz
Boost Clock2,450 MHz✓1,777 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A380GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
VRAM Capacity6 GB8 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus96-bit128-bit✓
Memory Speed15.5 Gbps✓15 Gbps
Bandwidth186 GB/s240 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A380GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP75 W✓170 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJun 2022Feb 2021
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