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 4060 comes out dramatically faster — about 233% ahead of the Arc A380. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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VS
Price
£131
Performance
6%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+33% XMX Engines (128 vs 96)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 4060
Price
£243
Performance
20%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+200% CUDA Cores (3,072 vs 1,024)
+200% RT Cores (24 vs 8)
+46% Bandwidth (272 GB/s vs 186 GB/s)

GeForce RTX 4060 vs Arc A380: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4060 vs Arc A380

The GeForce RTX 4060 is dramatically faster, around 233% ahead of the Arc A380. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4060 is comfortable at 1080p, while the Arc A380 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

The Arc A380 currently lists from $131 GBP, $112 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 4060 at $243 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 4060 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 80%. The GeForce RTX 4060 is trading below its $299 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Arc A380 is the gentler choice at 75W versus 115W. The GeForce RTX 4060 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 115W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Ada Lovelace architecture on a TSMC N4 process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 4060 carries 8GB versus 6GB on the Arc A380. The extra 2GB 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 4060 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 4060?

The GeForce RTX 4060 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Arc A380 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4060 better than the Arc A380?

The GeForce RTX 4060 is dramatically faster, roughly 233% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A380 or the GeForce RTX 4060?

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

Is the GeForce RTX 4060 worth the extra $112 GBP over the Arc A380?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 4060 delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the GeForce RTX 4060 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (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 4060
ArchitectureAlchemistAda Lovelace
Process NodeTSMC N6TSMC N4
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)1,0243,072
Ray Tracing Cores824
Tensor / AI Cores12896

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A380GeForce RTX 4060
Base Clock2,000 MHz1,830 MHz
Boost Clock2,450 MHz2,460 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A380GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity6 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus96-bit128-bit
Memory Speed15.5 Gbps17 Gbps
Bandwidth186 GB/s272 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A380GeForce RTX 4060
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x8
TDP75 W115 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJun 2022Jun 2023