GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for Arc A310 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 725% ahead of the Arc A310. The Arc A310 is the cheaper option by $2,688 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop vs Arc A310: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop vs Arc A310
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 725% ahead of the Arc A310. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the Arc A310 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The Arc A310 currently lists from $125 EUR, $2,688 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop at $2,813 EUR.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Arc A310 is the gentler choice at 30W versus 150W. The GeForce RTX 4080 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 4080 Laptop carries 12GB versus 4GB on the Arc A310. The extra 8GB 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 A310 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 4080 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 A310 or GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop is the faster card by about 725%. 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 4080 Laptop better than the Arc A310?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A310 or the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop worth the extra $2,688 EUR over the Arc A310?
Does the GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A310 | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 768 | 7,424✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 6 | 58✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 96 | 232✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A310 | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,000 MHz✓ | 1,350 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,000 MHz | 2,280 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A310 | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 64-bit | 192-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps | 18 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 124 GB/s | 432 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A310 | GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 30 W✓ | 150 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Oct 2022 | Feb 2023 |