GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the Arc A580 comes out dramatically faster — about 167% 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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Price
€155
Performance
6%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+23% Boost Clock (2,450 MHz vs 2,000 MHz)
INTEL
Arc A580
Price
€221
Performance
16%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+200% Shading Units (3,072 vs 1,024)
+200% Ray Tracing Units (24 vs 8)
+200% XMX Engines (384 vs 128)

Arc A580 vs Arc A380: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Arc A580 vs Arc A380

The Arc A580 is dramatically faster, around 167% ahead of the Arc A380. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Arc A580 is comfortable at 1080p, while the Arc A380 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The Arc A580 packs 3,072 shading units versus 1,024 on the Arc A380. The Arc A580 also has more RT cores (24 vs 8) and more AI cores (384 vs 128), strengthening its ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance.

Price & Value

The Arc A380 currently lists from $155 EUR, $65 EUR less than the Arc A580 at $221 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the Arc A580 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 88%.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Arc A380 is the gentler choice at 75W versus 175W. The Arc A580 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 175W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The Arc A580 carries 8GB versus 6GB on the Arc A380. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The Arc A580's memory is also faster — 512 GB/s versus 186 GB/s (256-bit vs 96-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: Arc A380 or Arc A580?

The Arc A580 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 Arc A580 better than the Arc A380?

The Arc A580 is dramatically faster, roughly 167% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A380 or the Arc A580?

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 Arc A580 worth the extra $65 EUR over the Arc A380?

Often yes — despite the higher price the Arc A580 delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the Arc A580 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.

Which is better for ray tracing, the Arc A580 or the Arc A380?

Both handle ray tracing, but the Arc A580 has more RT cores, giving it better ray-tracing and AI-upscaling performance than the Arc A380.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationArc A380Arc A580
ArchitectureAlchemistAlchemist
Process NodeTSMC N6TSMC N6
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / Shading Units)1,0243,072
Ray Tracing Cores824
Tensor / AI Cores128384

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A380Arc A580
Base Clock2,000 MHz1,700 MHz
Boost Clock2,450 MHz2,000 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A380Arc A580
VRAM Capacity6 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus96-bit256-bit
Memory Speed15.5 Gbps16 Gbps
Bandwidth186 GB/s512 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A380Arc A580
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP75 W175 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedJun 2022Oct 2023