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Only verified data for Arc A310 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is dramatically faster than the Arc A310, leading by roughly 600% in our performance index. The Arc A310 is the cheaper option by $1,494 GBP.

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INTEL
Arc A310
Price
£136✓
Performance
4/100
VRAM
4 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+29% Boost Clock (2,000 MHz vs 1,545 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop
Price
£1,630
Performance
28/100✓
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+700% CUDA Cores (6,144 vs 768)
+700% RT Cores (48 vs 6)
+300% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 64-bit)
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GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs Arc A310: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs Arc A310

The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 600% ahead of the Arc A310. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the Arc A310 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the Arc A310 starts at $136 GBP against $1,630 GBP for the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop.

Power & Efficiency

The Arc A310 pulls less power (30W vs 150W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 16GB against 4GB, the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Arc A310's 4GB can fall short.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the Arc A310 brings Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding, while the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop 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 3080 Laptop?

The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is the faster card by about 600%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop better than the Arc A310?

The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is dramatically faster, roughly 600% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A310 or the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1440p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop worth the extra $1,494 GBP 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 3080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (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 3080 Laptop
ArchitectureAlchemistAmpere
Process NodeTSMC N6Samsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)7686,144✓
Ray Tracing Cores648✓
Tensor / AI Cores96192✓

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A310GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop
Base Clock2,000 MHz✓1,110 MHz
Boost Clock2,000 MHz✓1,545 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A310GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop
VRAM Capacity4 GB16 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus64-bit256-bit✓
Memory Speed15.5 Gbps✓14 Gbps
Bandwidth124 GB/s448 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A310GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP30 W✓150 W
Power ConnectorsNoneNone
ReleasedOct 2022Jan 2021
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