GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1060 and Arc A380 trade blows on raw performance, landing within a few percent of each other.

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GeForce GTX 1060 vs Arc A380: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1060 vs Arc A380

The GeForce GTX 1060 and Arc A380 post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to entry-level 1080p gaming.

Power & Efficiency

At 75W against 120W, the Arc A380 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Alchemist architecture on a TSMC N6 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Generation & Longevity

The Arc A380 is roughly 6 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1060 (Alchemist vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1060 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Arc A380 offers Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 or Arc A380?

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster card. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above β€” particularly VRAM and power draw β€” and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1060 better than the Arc A380?

They're very close on raw performance. Pick based on price, VRAM, and power draw rather than speed.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 or the Arc A380?

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