GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for Arc A380 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 567% ahead of the Arc A380. The Arc A380 is the cheaper option by $5,990 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop vs Arc A380: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop vs Arc A380
The GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 567% ahead of the Arc A380. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the Arc A380 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The Arc A380 currently lists from $170 CAD, $5,990 CAD less than the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop at $6,160 CAD.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Arc A380 is the gentler choice at 75W versus 150W. The GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 150W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC 4N process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop carries 16GB versus 6GB on the Arc A380. The extra 10GB 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 4090 Laptop 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 4090 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop is the faster card by about 567%. 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
Is the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop better than the Arc A380?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A380 or the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop worth the extra $5,990 CAD over the Arc A380?
Does the GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A380 | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 1,024 | 9,728✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 8 | 76✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 128 | 304✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A380 | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,000 MHz✓ | 1,455 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,450 MHz✓ | 2,040 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A380 | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 16 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 96-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 186 GB/s | 576 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A380 | GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 75 W✓ | 150 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Jun 2022 | Feb 2023 |