Arc A380 vs T600
Arc A380
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 T600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The T600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Arc A380 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Arc A380 | T600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) |
| Longevity | Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) (6nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Arc A380 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $119 versus $180 for the T600, it costs 34% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 48.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Arc A380 | T600 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+48.3%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($119) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($180) |
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 T600
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.
T600
The T600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,425 points.
Graphics Performance
The Arc A380 scores 6,301 and the T600 reaches 6,425 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A380 is built on Generation 12.7 while the T600 uses Turing, both on 6 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Arc A380) vs 640 (T600). Raw compute: 4.198 TFLOPS (Arc A380) vs 1.709 TFLOPS (T600). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1335 MHz.
| Feature | Arc A380 | T600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,301 | 6,425+2% |
| Architecture | Generation 12.7 | Turing |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+60% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.198 TFLOPS+146% | 1.709 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2050 MHz+54% | 1335 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+300% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Arc A380 | T600 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | XeSS | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Arc A380 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the T600 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 1 MB (T600) — the Arc A380 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Arc A380 | T600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| 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) (T600). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Arc A380 | T600 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7th Gen NVENC (Turing) (T600). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A380) vs H.264,HEVC (T600).
| Feature | Arc A380 | T600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Xe Media Engine | 7th Gen NVENC (Turing) |
| Decoder | Xe Media Engine | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Arc A380 draws 75W versus the T600's 40W — a 60.9% difference. The T600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Arc A380) vs 350W (T600). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 190mm vs 156mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 59 vs 65°C.
| Feature | Arc A380 | T600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 40W-47% |
| Recommended PSU | 300W-14% | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 190mm | 156mm |
| Height | 114mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 59-9% | 65°C |
| Perf/Watt | 84.0 | 160.6+91% |
Value Analysis
The Arc A380 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $119, while the T600 launched at $200 and now averages $180. The Arc A380 costs 33.9% less ($61 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 52.9 (Arc A380) vs 35.7 (T600) — the Arc A380 offers 48.2% better value. The Arc A380 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2021).
| Feature | Arc A380 | T600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $149-26% | $200 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $119-34% | $180 |
| Performance per Dollar | 52.9+48% | 35.7 |
| Codename | DG2-128 | TU117 |
| Release | June 14 2022 | May 6 2021 |
| Ranking | #384 | #378 |
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