GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1650 is noticeably faster than the Arc A380, leading by roughly 17% in our performance index. The Arc A380, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $41 EUR cheaper.

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INTEL
Arc A380
Price
€159
Performance
6%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+47% Boost Clock (2,450 MHz vs 1,665 MHz)
+45% Bandwidth (186 GB/s vs 128 GB/s)
+14% Shading Units (1,024 vs 896)
Price
€200
Performance
7%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+33% Memory Bus (128-bit vs 96-bit)

GeForce GTX 1650 vs Arc A380: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1650 vs Arc A380

The GeForce GTX 1650 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

Right now the Arc A380 starts at $159 EUR against $200 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1650. Despite being slower, the Arc A380 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~8% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 6GB against 4GB, the Arc A380 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1650's 4GB can fall short.

Generation & Longevity

The Arc A380 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1650 (Alchemist vs Turing), 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 1650 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 1650?

Choose the GeForce GTX 1650 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 1650 better than the Arc A380?

The GeForce GTX 1650 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 1650?

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 1650 worth the extra $41 EUR over the Arc A380?

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

Does the Arc A380 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 6GB (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 A380GeForce GTX 1650
ArchitectureAlchemistTuring
Process NodeTSMC N6TSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)1,024896
Ray Tracing Cores8
Tensor / AI Cores128

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A380GeForce GTX 1650
Base Clock2,000 MHz1,485 MHz
Boost Clock2,450 MHz1,665 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A380GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM Capacity6 GB4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory Bus96-bit128-bit
Memory Speed15.5 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth186 GB/s128 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A380GeForce GTX 1650
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP75 W75 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pinNone
ReleasedJun 2022Apr 2019