GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 4090 is dramatically faster than the Arc A380, leading by roughly 733% in our performance index.

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VRAM24GB GDDR6X
Thermal TDP450W
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Arc A380
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Β£129
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Value Score
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VRAM6GB GDDR6
Thermal TDP75W

GeForce RTX 4090 vs Arc A380: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 4090 vs Arc A380

The GeForce RTX 4090 is dramatically faster, around 733% ahead of the Arc A380. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 4090 is comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, while the Arc A380 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

The Arc A380 pulls less power (75W vs 450W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 4090 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt β€” plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 24GB against 6GB, the GeForce RTX 4090 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Arc A380's 6GB can fall short.

Features & Ecosystem

Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce RTX 4090 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Arc A380 offers Intel XeSS upscaling and AV1 encoding. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.

Which should you buy: GeForce RTX 4090 or Arc A380?

The GeForce RTX 4090 is the faster card by about 733%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above β€” particularly VRAM and power draw β€” and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 4090 better than the Arc A380?

The GeForce RTX 4090 is dramatically faster, roughly 733% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce RTX 4090 or the Arc A380?

The GeForce RTX 4090 is the better 4K option β€” it's comfortable at 4K and high-refresh 1440p, and its 24GB of VRAM helps with 4K textures.

Does the GeForce RTX 4090 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.