GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster than the Arc A380, leading by roughly 550% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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VS
Price
$170 CAD
Performance
6%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+47% Boost Clock (2,450 MHz vs 1,665 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Price
$700 CAD
Performance
39%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+900% CUDA Cores (10,240 vs 1,024)
+900% RT Cores (80 vs 8)
+390% Bandwidth (912 GB/s vs 186 GB/s)

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs Arc A380: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs Arc A380

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 550% ahead of the Arc A380. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is comfortable at 1440p, while the Arc A380 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Arc A380 starts at $170 CAD against $700 CAD for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 58%. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is trading below its $1,199 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The Arc A380 pulls less power (75W vs 350W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3080 Ti draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 12GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 3080 Ti 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 3080 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti better than the Arc A380?

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 550% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A380 or the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti worth the extra $530 CAD over the Arc A380?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (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 3080 Ti
ArchitectureAlchemistAmpere
Process NodeTSMC N6Samsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)1,02410,240
Ray Tracing Cores880
Tensor / AI Cores128320

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A380GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Base Clock2,000 MHz1,365 MHz
Boost Clock2,450 MHz1,665 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A380GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
VRAM Capacity6 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus96-bit384-bit
Memory Speed15.5 Gbps19 Gbps
Bandwidth186 GB/s912 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A380GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP75 W350 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 12-pin
ReleasedJun 2022May 2021