GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1060 comes out noticeably faster — about 17% ahead of the Arc A380. But the Arc A380 is the better value, undercutting it by $150 EUR for the performance you get.

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INTEL
Arc A380
Price
€159
Performance
6%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+43% Boost Clock (2,450 MHz vs 1,708 MHz)
Price
€309
Performance
7%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+100% Memory Bus (192-bit vs 96-bit)
+25% CUDA Cores (1,280 vs 1,024)
+3% Bandwidth (192 GB/s vs 186 GB/s)

GeForce GTX 1060 vs Arc A380: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1060 vs Arc A380

The GeForce GTX 1060 is noticeably faster, around 17% 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 $159 EUR, $150 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 1060 at $309 EUR. Despite being slower, the Arc A380 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~67% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully.

Power & Efficiency

At 75W against 120W, the Arc A380 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Alchemist architecture on a TSMC N6 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Generation & Longevity

The Arc A380 is roughly 6 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1060 (Alchemist vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A380 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce GTX 1060 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 GTX 1060?

Choose the GeForce GTX 1060 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the Arc A380 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1060 better than the Arc A380?

The GeForce GTX 1060 is noticeably faster, roughly 17% ahead. The Arc A380 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A380 or the GeForce GTX 1060?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce GTX 1060 worth the extra $150 EUR over the Arc A380?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the Arc A380 comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationArc A380GeForce GTX 1060
ArchitectureAlchemistPascal
Process NodeTSMC N6TSMC 16nm
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)1,0241,280
Ray Tracing Cores8
Tensor / AI Cores128

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A380GeForce GTX 1060
Base Clock2,000 MHz1,506 MHz
Boost Clock2,450 MHz1,708 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A380GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity6 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory Bus96-bit192-bit
Memory Speed15.5 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth186 GB/s192 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A380GeForce GTX 1060
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP75 W120 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 6-pin
ReleasedJun 2022Jul 2016