GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

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 $3,053 EUR for the performance you get.

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INTEL
Arc A310
Price
€137
Performance
4%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

Price
€3,190
Performance
72%
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+2033% CUDA Cores (16,384 vs 768)
+2033% RT Cores (128 vs 6)
+713% Bandwidth (1,008 GB/s vs 124 GB/s)

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 $137 EUR, $3,053 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 4090 at $3,190 EUR. Despite being slower, the Arc A310 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~29% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 4090 still sits about $1,591 EUR above its $1,599 EUR 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?

The GeForce RTX 4090 is dramatically faster, roughly 1700% ahead. The Arc A310 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A310 or the GeForce RTX 4090?

The GeForce RTX 4090 is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, and its 24GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 4090 worth the extra $3,053 EUR over the Arc A310?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Arc A310 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce RTX 4090 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 24GB (vs 4GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationArc A310GeForce RTX 4090
ArchitectureAlchemistAda Lovelace
Process NodeTSMC N6TSMC 4N
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)76816,384
Ray Tracing Cores6128
Tensor / AI Cores96512

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A310GeForce RTX 4090
Base Clock2,000 MHz2,235 MHz
Boost Clock2,000 MHz2,520 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A310GeForce RTX 4090
VRAM Capacity4 GB24 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus64-bit384-bit
Memory Speed15.5 Gbps21 Gbps
Bandwidth124 GB/s1,008 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A310GeForce RTX 4090
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP30 W450 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 16-pin
ReleasedOct 2022Sep 2022