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 3070 comes out dramatically faster — about 350% 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
$140 USD
Performance
6%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+42% Boost Clock (2,450 MHz vs 1,725 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3070
Price
$270 USD
Performance
27%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+475% CUDA Cores (5,888 vs 1,024)
+475% RT Cores (46 vs 8)
+167% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 96-bit)

GeForce RTX 3070 vs Arc A380: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3070 vs Arc A380

The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster, around 350% ahead of the Arc A380. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3070 is comfortable at 1440p, while the Arc A380 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

The Arc A380 currently lists from $140 USD, $130 USD less than the GeForce RTX 3070 at $270 USD. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 3070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 133%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is trading below its $499 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Arc A380 is the gentler choice at 75W versus 220W. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 220W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 3070 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.

Generation & Longevity

The Arc A380 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce RTX 3070 (Alchemist vs Ampere), 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 RTX 3070 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 3070?

The GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070 better than the Arc A380?

The GeForce RTX 3070 is dramatically faster, roughly 350% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A380 or the GeForce RTX 3070?

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 3070 worth the extra $130 USD over the Arc A380?

Often yes — despite the higher price the GeForce RTX 3070 delivers better performance-per-dollar here.

Does the GeForce RTX 3070 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 3070
ArchitectureAlchemistAmpere
Process NodeTSMC N6Samsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)1,0245,888
Ray Tracing Cores846
Tensor / AI Cores128184

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A380GeForce RTX 3070
Base Clock2,000 MHz1,500 MHz
Boost Clock2,450 MHz1,725 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A380GeForce RTX 3070
VRAM Capacity6 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus96-bit256-bit
Memory Speed15.5 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth186 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A380GeForce RTX 3070
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP75 W220 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 12-pin
ReleasedJun 2022Sep 2020