Arc A380 vs GeForce GTX 960
Arc A380
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc A380 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The Arc A380 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 960 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A380 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 960.
| Insight | Arc A380 | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 960 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $45 versus $119 for the Arc A380, it costs 62% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 157.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc A380 | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+157.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($119) | ✅More affordable ($45) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Arc A380 and GeForce GTX 960
Arc A380
The Arc A380 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in June 14 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,301 points. Launch price was $149.
GeForce GTX 960
The GeForce GTX 960 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 22 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1127 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,133 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A380 scores 6,301 and the GeForce GTX 960 reaches 6,133 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A380 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce GTX 960 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Arc A380) vs 1,024 (GeForce GTX 960). Raw compute: 4.198 TFLOPS (Arc A380) vs 2.413 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | Arc A380 | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,301+3% | 6,133 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.198 TFLOPS+74% | 2.413 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2050 MHz+74% | 1178 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 64 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A380 | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc A380 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 960 has 4 GB. The Arc A380 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 186 GB/s (Arc A380) vs 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 960) — a 66.1% advantage for the Arc A380. Bus width: 96-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Arc A380) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 960) — the Arc A380 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A380 | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 186 GB/s+66% | 112 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 96-bit | 128-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A380) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 960). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A380 | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A380) vs NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce GTX 960). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (2nd Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A380) vs HEVC,H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8 (GeForce GTX 960).
| Feature | Arc A380 | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | NVENC (5th Gen) |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | NVDEC (2nd Gen) |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | HEVC,H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8 |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A380 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 960's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The Arc A380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Arc A380) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 960). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin. Card length: 190mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 59 vs 75 C.
| Feature | Arc A380 | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-25% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-25% | 400W |
| Power Connector | None | 6-pin |
| Length | 190mm | 241mm |
| Height | 114mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 59-21% | 75 C |
| Perf/Watt | 84.0+37% | 61.3 |
Value Analysis
The Arc A380 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $119, while the GeForce GTX 960 launched at $199 and now averages $45. The GeForce GTX 960 costs 62.2% less ($74 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 52.9 (Arc A380) vs 136.3 (GeForce GTX 960) — the GeForce GTX 960 offers 157.7% better value. The Arc A380 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).
| Feature | Arc A380 | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-25% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $119 | $45-62% |
| Performance per Dollar | 52.9 | 136.3+158% |
| Codename | DG2-128 | GM206 |
| Release | June 14 2022 | January 22 2015 |
| Ranking | #384 | #393 |
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