Arc A380 vs Radeon R9 380X

CPU

GPU

Arc A380

2022Core: 2000 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz

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Radeon R9 380X

2015Boost: 970 MHz

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Arc A380 vs Radeon R9 380X Performance Spectrum

Arc A380

6 GB 75

6,301

+2.8%

Arc 8-Core iGPU

Arc Graphics 130V

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

6,131

0.0%

Radeon HD8970M

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

Radeon HD 7950 / R9 280

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.

Arc A380 vs Radeon R9 380X FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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Arc A380 vs Radeon R9 380X: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

Arc A380

2022

Why buy it

✅7.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $80 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅Delivers 58% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 42.3 vs 26.8 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $229 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Radeon R9 380X

2015

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Arc A380 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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53.7% HIGHER MSRP
$229 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 26.8 vs 42.3 G3D/$ ($229 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Arc A380 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 7.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 2.8% in PassMark G3D (6,301 vs 6,131), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Arc A380 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM, a 6nm process instead of 28nm, 8 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2015. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

Arc A380 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $80 cheaper on MSRP at $149 vs $229, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 58% (42.3 vs 26.8), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

Arc A380 vs Radeon R9 380X Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

Radeon R9 380X

The Radeon R9 380X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 19 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 970 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,131 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A380 scores 6,301 and the Radeon R9 380X reaches 6,131 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A380 is built on Generation 12.7 while the Radeon R9 380X uses GCN 3.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Arc A380) vs 2,048 (Radeon R9 380X). Raw compute: 4.198 TFLOPS (Arc A380) vs 3.973 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 380X). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 970 MHz.

Feature	Arc A380	Radeon R9 380X
G3D Mark Score	6,301+3%	6,131
Architecture	Generation 12.7	GCN 3.0
Process Node	6 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	2048+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.198 TFLOPS+6%	3.973 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2050 MHz+111%	970 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64	128+100%
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Arc A380	Radeon R9 380X
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A380 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 380X carries 4 GB. Arc A380 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 186 GB/s (Arc A380) vs 106 GB/s (Radeon R9 380X) — a 75.5% advantage for the Arc A380. Memory bus width is 96-bit on the Arc A380 and 128-bit on the Radeon R9 380X. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Arc A380) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon R9 380X) — the Arc A380 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A380	Radeon R9 380X
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	186 GB/s+75%	106 GB/s
Bus Width	96-bit	128-bit+33%
L2 Cache	4 MB+700%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A380) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon R9 380X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A380	Radeon R9 380X
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A380) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 380X). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A380) vs H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1 (Radeon R9 380X).

Feature	Arc A380	Radeon R9 380X
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	VCE 3.0
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	UVD 6.0
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A380 draws 75W versus the Radeon R9 380X's 250W — a 107.7% difference. The Arc A380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Arc A380) vs 500W (Radeon R9 380X). Power connectors: None vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 190mm vs 221mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 59 vs 75.

Feature	Arc A380	Radeon R9 380X
TDP	75W-70%	250W
Recommended PSU	300W-40%	500W
Power Connector	None	2x 6-pin
Length	190mm	221mm
Height	114mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	59-21%	75
Perf/Watt	84.0+243%	24.5

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Value Analysis

At launch, the Arc A380 came in at $149, while the Radeon R9 380X launched at $229. On MSRP, Arc A380 was 34.9% cheaper ($80 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 42.3 (Arc A380) vs 26.8 (Radeon R9 380X) — the Arc A380 offers 57.8% better value. The newer card here is Arc A380 (2022 vs 2015).

Feature	Arc A380	Radeon R9 380X
MSRP	$149-35%	$229
Performance per Dollar	42.3+58%	26.8
Codename	DG2-128	Antigua
Release	June 14 2022	November 19 2015
Ranking	#384	#394

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