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 3090 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 633% ahead of the Arc A380. But the Arc A380 is the better value, undercutting it by $1,343 EUR for the performance you get.

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INTEL
Arc A380
Price
€159
Performance
6%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+32% Boost Clock (2,450 MHz vs 1,860 MHz)
Price
€1,502
Performance
44%
VRAM
24 GB GDDR6X
Key Specs Advantage
+950% CUDA Cores (10,752 vs 1,024)
+950% RT Cores (84 vs 8)
+442% Bandwidth (1,008 GB/s vs 186 GB/s)

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs Arc A380: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3090 Ti vs Arc A380

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is dramatically faster, around 633% ahead of the Arc A380. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, while the Arc A380 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

The Arc A380 currently lists from $159 EUR, $1,343 EUR less than the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti at $1,502 EUR. Despite being slower, the Arc A380 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~29% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is trading below its $1,999 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Arc A380 is the gentler choice at 75W versus 450W. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti 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 3090 Ti carries 24GB versus 6GB on the Arc A380. The extra 18GB 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 A380 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti 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 3090 Ti?

Choose the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti 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 RTX 3090 Ti better than the Arc A380?

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 633% 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 RTX 3090 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is the better 4K option — it's comfortable at 4K with upscaling and native 1440p, and its 24GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Is the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti worth the extra $1,343 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 GeForce RTX 3090 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 24GB (vs 6GB) 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 RTX 3090 Ti
ArchitectureAlchemistAmpere
Process NodeTSMC N6Samsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)1,02410,752
Ray Tracing Cores884
Tensor / AI Cores128336

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A380GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Base Clock2,000 MHz1,560 MHz
Boost Clock2,450 MHz1,860 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A380GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
VRAM Capacity6 GB24 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6X
Memory Bus96-bit384-bit
Memory Speed15.5 Gbps21 Gbps
Bandwidth186 GB/s1,008 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A380GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP75 W450 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 16-pin
ReleasedJun 2022Mar 2022