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Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 367% ahead of the Arc A380. The Arc A380 is the cheaper option by $1,400 USD.

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INTEL
Arc A380
Price
$140 USD✓
Performance
6/100
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+59% Boost Clock (2,450 MHz vs 1,545 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop
Price
$1,500 USD
Performance
28/100✓
VRAM
16 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+500% CUDA Cores (6,144 vs 1,024)
+500% RT Cores (48 vs 8)
+167% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 96-bit)
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GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs Arc A380: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop vs Arc A380

The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 367% ahead of the Arc A380. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is comfortable at 1440p, while the Arc A380 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

The Arc A380 currently lists from $100 USD, $1,400 USD less than the GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop at $1,500 USD. The Arc A380 is trading below its $139 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the Arc A380 is the gentler choice at 75W versus 150W. The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 150W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop carries 16GB versus 6GB on the Arc A380. The extra 10GB 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 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 A380 or GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop?

The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is the faster card by about 367%. 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 A380?

The GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop is dramatically faster, roughly 367% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Arc A380 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 $1,400 USD 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 3080 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 16GB (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 3080 Laptop
ArchitectureAlchemistAmpere
Process NodeTSMC N6Samsung 8nm
CUDA Cores (Shading Units / CUDA Cores)1,0246,144✓
Ray Tracing Cores848✓
Tensor / AI Cores128192✓

Clock Speeds

SpecificationArc A380GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop
Base Clock2,000 MHz✓1,110 MHz
Boost Clock2,450 MHz✓1,545 MHz

Memory

SpecificationArc A380GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop
VRAM Capacity6 GB16 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory Bus96-bit256-bit✓
Memory Speed15.5 Gbps✓14 Gbps
Bandwidth186 GB/s448 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationArc A380GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop
InterfacePCIe 4.0 x8PCIe 4.0 x16
TDP75 W✓150 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pinNone
ReleasedJun 2022Jan 2021
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