Intel Arc A380 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
23.1Rasterization24.3
32.4Memoryspec-based31.2
95.6Efficiencyspec-based93.3
22Compute33.3
4 spec wins — Intel Arc A3806 spec wins — NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
InnoReviews verdict
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB wins this graphics card face-off, 40.2 to 38.2, pulling ahead mainly in compute (+11) and rasterization (+1). Intel Arc A380 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Arc A380
- 78% higher Tensor / AI cores: 128 vs 72
- 36% higher Boost clock: 2,000 MHz vs 1,470 MHz
- 25% lower process: 6 nm vs 8 nm
- 11% higher bandwidth: 186 GB/s vs 168 GB/s
- Lower launch price: $139 vs $169
Reasons to pick the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
- Stronger compute score: 33 vs 22
- 125% higher Shading units: 2,304 vs 1,024
- 125% higher RT cores: 18 vs 8
- 70% higher PassMark G3D: 10,740 vs 6,324
- 18% higher 3DMark Time Spy: 4,831 vs 4,083
General
| Spec | Intel Arc A380 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2024 |
| Architecture | Alchemist | Ampere |
| Process | 6 nm+25% | 8 nm |
| TDP | 75 W | 70 W+7% |
| Power connector | — | None (slot-powered) |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Arc A380 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Shading units | 1,024 | 2,304+125% |
| RT cores | 8 | 18+125% |
| Tensor / AI cores | 128+78% | 72 |
| Base clock | — | 1,042 MHz |
| Boost clock | 2,000 MHz+36% | 1,470 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Arc A380 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| VRAM type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| Bus width | 96 bit | 96 bit |
| Bandwidth | 186 GB/s+11% | 168 GB/s |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Arc A380 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 4,083Bottom 9% | 4,831+18%Bottom 14% |
| PassMark G3D | 6,324Bottom 3% | 10,740+70%Bottom 18% |
Features
| Spec | Intel Arc A380 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling | XeSS | DLSS 4 (no FG) |
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