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Intel Arc A380 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

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APart A

Intel

Arc A380

  • Blender render score 541 samples/min
  • Video memory 6 GB
  • Board power 75 W
VS

BPart B

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070

  • Blender render score 474 samples/min
  • Video memory 8 GB
  • Board power 150 W
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a graphics card. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 319 GPUs in our database.

Measured performance

Intel Arc A380 is 14% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Arc A380541

Median of 3 submissions

BNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070474

Median of 28 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

A
B
Lowest: 4Average: 32Highest: 93

Gaming

A17%Basic
B18%Basic

Too close to call

Office Work

A59%Good
B52%Fair

Better pick: Arc A380 · Board power: 75 W vs 150 W

Daily Use

A35%Fair
B33%Basic

Too close to call

Content Creation

A17%Basic
B19%Basic

Too close to call

02 · Verdict

Too close to call

Both parts score within a few points. Choose on price, availability and the use case that matters most to you.

AIntel Arc A380

32/100

BNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070

31/100

AIntel Arc A380

Advantages

  • Board power 75 W vs 150 W (50% lower)
  • Boost clock 2450 MHz vs 1683 MHz (46% higher)
  • Blender render score 541 samples/min vs 474 samples/min (14% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Memory bus 96 bit vs 256 bit (63% lower)
  • Shader units 1024 vs 1920 (47% lower)
  • Video memory 6 GB vs 8 GB (25% lower)

BNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070

Advantages

  • Memory bus 256 bit vs 96 bit (167% higher)
  • Shader units 1920 vs 1024 (88% higher)
  • Video memory 8 GB vs 6 GB (33% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Board power 150 W vs 75 W (100% higher)
  • Boost clock 1683 MHz vs 2450 MHz (31% lower)
  • Blender render score 474 samples/min vs 541 samples/min (12% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Arc A380BNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.541 samples/min Better +14%474 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.328
Memory
Video memory6 GB8 GB Better +33%
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory bus96 bit256 bit Better +167%
Cores & clocks
Shader units10241920 Better +88%
Boost clock2450 MHz Better +46%1683 MHz
Power
Board power75 W Better150 W
Platform
ArchitectureAlchemistPascal
Release year20222016
Launch price$139$379

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Intel Arc A380 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 at a glance

This page compares the Intel Arc A380 and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Arc A380 posts a median render score of 541 against 474 for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, making it 14% faster. The medians are based on 3 and 28 community submissions.

Intel Arc A380: 6 GB video memory, GDDR6, 2450 MHz boost clock, 75 W board power, released in 2022, launched at $139. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070: 8 GB video memory, GDDR5, 1683 MHz boost clock, 150 W board power, released in 2016, launched at $379.

Our overall scores are 32 for Arc A380 and 31 for GeForce GTX 1070 out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: too close to call; for office work: Arc A380; for daily use: too close to call; for content creation: too close to call. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Arc A380 vs GeForce GTX 1070 FAQ

Which is faster, the Arc A380 or the GeForce GTX 1070?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Arc A380 posts a median render score of 541 against 474 for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, making it 14% faster. The medians are based on 3 and 28 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Arc A380 or the GeForce GTX 1070?

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 is rated at 150 W and the Intel Arc A380 at 75 W, so the Arc A380 draws 100% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Arc A380 and the GeForce GTX 1070 cost at launch?

The Intel Arc A380 launched at $139 and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 at $379. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Arc A380 or the GeForce GTX 1070 better for gaming?

Our gaming scores for the two are within a few points of each other (17 and 18 out of 100). Blender is a rendering benchmark, so also look at independent game benchmarks.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.