GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for Arc A380 and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB comes out dramatically faster — about 67% 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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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Arc A380: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Arc A380
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is dramatically faster, around 67% ahead of the Arc A380. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The Arc A380 currently lists from $17,405 INR, $1,594 INR less than the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB at $18,999 INR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB wins on performance-per-dollar by about 53%. The Arc A380 still sits about $17,266 INR above its $139 INR MSRP. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB still sits about $18,830 INR above its $169 INR MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
At 75W against 130W, the Arc A380 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A380 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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 3050 6GB?
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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 GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than the Arc A380?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A380 or the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB worth the extra $1,594 INR over the Arc A380?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A380 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 1,024 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 8 | 20✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 128✓ | 80 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A380 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,000 MHz✓ | 1,552 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 2,450 MHz✓ | 1,777 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A380 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 96-bit | 128-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps✓ | 14 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 186 GB/s | 224 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A380 | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 75 W✓ | 130 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jun 2022 | Jan 2022 |