GPU Comparison
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On raw speed the GeForce RTX 4090 comes out dramatically faster — about 1700% ahead of the Arc A310. But the Arc A310 is the better value, undercutting it by $738,847 JPY for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 4090 vs Arc A310: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 4090 vs Arc A310
The GeForce RTX 4090 is dramatically faster, around 1700% ahead of the Arc A310. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4090 is comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, while the Arc A310 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The Arc A310 currently lists from $25,439 JPY, $738,847 JPY less than the GeForce RTX 4090 at $764,286 JPY. Despite being slower, the Arc A310 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~67% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The Arc A310 still sits about $25,309 JPY above its $130 JPY MSRP. The GeForce RTX 4090 still sits about $762,687 JPY above its $1,599 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the Arc A310 is the gentler choice at 30W versus 450W. The GeForce RTX 4090 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 450W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 4090 carries 24GB versus 4GB on the Arc A310. The extra 20GB 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 4090 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 4090?
Choose the GeForce RTX 4090 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Arc A310 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 4090 better than the Arc A310?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A310 or the GeForce RTX 4090?
Is the GeForce RTX 4090 worth the extra $738,847 JPY over the Arc A310?
Does the GeForce RTX 4090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Arc A310 | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | TSMC N6 | TSMC 4N |
| CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores) | 768 | 16,384✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 6 | 128✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 96 | 512✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Arc A310 | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 2,000 MHz | 2,235 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 2,000 MHz | 2,520 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Arc A310 | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 24 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6X |
| Memory Bus | 64-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 15.5 Gbps | 21 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 124 GB/s | 1,008 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Arc A310 | GeForce RTX 4090 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| TDP | 30 W✓ | 450 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 16-pin |
| Released | Oct 2022 | Sep 2022 |