Arc A380 vs RTX A500 Embedded GPU
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 Per Dollar Arc A380
Performance Per Dollar RTX A500 Embedded GPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc A380 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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 RTX A500 Embedded GPU.
| Insight | Arc A380 | RTX A500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Arc A380 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 RTX A500 Embedded GPU
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.
RTX A500 Embedded GPU
The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 435 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,197 points.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A380 scores 6,301 and the RTX A500 Embedded GPU reaches 6,197 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A380 is built on Generation 12.7 while the RTX A500 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Arc A380) vs 2,048 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 4.198 TFLOPS (Arc A380) vs 5.468 TFLOPS (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1335 MHz. Ray tracing: 8 RT cores (Arc A380) vs 16 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU) with 128 Tensor cores vs 64.
| Feature | Arc A380 | RTX A500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,301+2% | 6,197 |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Ampere |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024 | 2048+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.198 TFLOPS | 5.468 TFLOPS+30% |
| Boost Clock | 2050 MHz+54% | 1335 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64 | 64 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 8 | 16+100% |
| Tensor Cores | 128+100% | 64 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A380 | RTX A500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc A380 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A500 Embedded GPU has 4 GB. The Arc A380 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Arc A380) vs 2 MB (RTX A500 Embedded GPU) — the Arc A380 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A380 | RTX A500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 96-bit | 128-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A380) vs 12_2 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | Arc A380 | RTX A500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12_2 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A380) vs NVENC 7th Gen (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC 5th Gen.
| Feature | Arc A380 | RTX A500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | NVDEC 5th Gen |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A380 draws 75W versus the RTX A500 Embedded GPU's 20W — a 115.8% difference. The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Arc A380) vs 350W (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 190mm vs 82mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Arc A380 | RTX A500 Embedded GPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 20W-73% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 190mm | 82mm |
| Height | 114mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 59 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 84.0 | 309.9+269% |
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