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Intel Arc A380 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080

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 1080

  • Blender render score 508 samples/min
  • Video memory 8 GB
  • Board power 180 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 6% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Arc A380541

Median of 3 submissions

BNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080508

Median of 14 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
B49%Fair

Better pick: Arc A380 · Board power: 75 W vs 180 W

Daily Use

A35%Fair
B32%Basic

Too close to call

Content Creation

A17%Basic
B20%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 1080

30/100

AIntel Arc A380

Advantages

  • Board power 75 W vs 180 W (58% lower)
  • Boost clock 2450 MHz vs 1733 MHz (41% higher)
  • Blender render score 541 samples/min vs 508 samples/min (6% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Memory bus 96 bit vs 256 bit (63% lower)
  • Shader units 1024 vs 2560 (60% lower)
  • Video memory 6 GB vs 8 GB (25% lower)

BNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080

Advantages

  • Memory bus 256 bit vs 96 bit (167% higher)
  • Shader units 2560 vs 1024 (150% higher)
  • Video memory 8 GB vs 6 GB (33% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Board power 180 W vs 75 W (140% higher)
  • Boost clock 1733 MHz vs 2450 MHz (29% lower)
  • Blender render score 508 samples/min vs 541 samples/min (6% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Arc A380BNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.541 samples/min Better +6%508 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.314
Memory
Video memory6 GB8 GB Better +33%
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR5X
Memory bus96 bit256 bit Better +167%
Cores & clocks
Shader units10242560 Better +150%
Boost clock2450 MHz Better +41%1733 MHz
Power
Board power75 W Better180 W
Platform
ArchitectureAlchemistPascal
Release year20222016
Launch price$139$599

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Intel Arc A380 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 at a glance

This page compares the Intel Arc A380 and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Arc A380 posts a median render score of 541 against 508 for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080, making it 6% faster. The medians are based on 3 and 14 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 1080: 8 GB video memory, GDDR5X, 1733 MHz boost clock, 180 W board power, released in 2016, launched at $599.

Our overall scores are 32 for Arc A380 and 30 for GeForce GTX 1080 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 1080 FAQ

Which is faster, the Arc A380 or the GeForce GTX 1080?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Arc A380 posts a median render score of 541 against 508 for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080, making it 6% faster. The medians are based on 3 and 14 community submissions.

Which uses more power, the Arc A380 or the GeForce GTX 1080?

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 is rated at 180 W and the Intel Arc A380 at 75 W, so the Arc A380 draws 140% 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 1080 cost at launch?

The Intel Arc A380 launched at $139 and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 at $599. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Arc A380 or the GeForce GTX 1080 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.