GPU Comparison
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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 3060 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 200% ahead of the Arc A380. The Arc A380 is the cheaper option by $740 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop vs Arc A380: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop vs Arc A380
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 200% ahead of the Arc A380. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is comfortable at 1080p, while the Arc A380 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The Arc A380 currently lists from $159 EUR, $740 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop at $899 EUR.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Arc A380 is the gentler choice at 75W versus 115W. The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 115W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A380 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 3060 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 3060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop is the faster card by about 200%. 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 3060 Laptop better than the Arc A380?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A380 or the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop worth the extra $740 EUR over the Arc A380?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A380 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 1,024 | 3,840✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 8 | 30✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 128✓ | 120 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A380 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,000 MHz✓ | 900 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,450 MHz✓ | 1,425 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A380 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 96-bit | 192-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps✓ | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 186 GB/s | 336 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A380 | GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 75 W✓ | 115 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | None |
| Released | Jun 2022 | Jan 2021 |