Intel Arc 130T Mobile vs Intel Arc A380E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark results for the Intel Arc 130T Mobile against the Intel Arc A380E. Both entries show an average benchmark score of 0 and an identical percentile ranking of 50 among all GPUs. With zero wins recorded for either side, the comparative analysis must rely on the architectural and specification data rather than measured performance deltas.

The Arc 130T Mobile delivers a peak FP32 throughput of 3.942 TFLOPS, while the Arc A380E reaches 4.096 TFLOPS. That places the A380E approximately 3.9% ahead in raw single-precision compute. The texture rate follows the same pattern: the A380E processes 128.0 GTexel/s against 123.2 GTexel/s for the 130T, a 3.9% advantage. Pixel throughput is closer, with the A380E at 64.00 GPixel/s and the 130T at 61.60 GPixel/s, a 3.9% gap as well.

The FP16 figures scale identically, with the A380E at 8.192 TFLOPS (2:1) and the 130T at 7.885 TFLOPS (2:1). The consistent 3.9% margin across all compute metrics indicates the A380E holds a small but uniform lead in raw shader work. The underlying reason appears in the execution resources: the A380E uses 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units, while the 130T uses 896 shading units, 56 TMUs, and 28 ROPs. That is a 12.5% difference in shading units and TMUs, yet the clock speeds narrow the realized gap.

Clock behavior differs sharply between the two. The Arc 130T Mobile has a 300 MHz base clock and a 2200 MHz boost clock, a wide dynamic range suited to power-constrained mobile operation. The Arc A380E runs at a fixed 2000 MHz for both base and boost, with no boost headroom. The 130T can exceed the A380E's sustained clock by 10% at peak boost, which partially compensates for its fewer execution units. The measured compute rates, however, show the A380E still edges ahead even with the 130T's higher boost ceiling.

The memory subsystem presents a decisive divergence. The Arc 130T Mobile uses system shared memory with a system-dependent bandwidth figure. The Arc A380E carries 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus, delivering 186.0 GB/s of dedicated bandwidth. In memory-bound workloads, the A380E's fixed, high-bandwidth pool provides a structural advantage that the 130T cannot match through shared system memory. The recorded data does not quantify the 130T's effective bandwidth, but the A380E's 186.0 GB/s figure stands as a concrete reference point.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has the higher peak clock speed?

A: The Intel Arc 130T Mobile boosts to 2200 MHz, while the Intel Arc A380E is locked at 2000 MHz for both base and boost. The 130T holds a 10% boost clock advantage.

Q: How do the memory configurations differ?

A: The Arc A380E uses 6 GB of GDDR6 with a 96-bit bus and 186.0 GB/s bandwidth. The Arc 130T Mobile uses system shared memory with system-dependent bandwidth, meaning its memory performance varies with the host platform.

Q: What is the power requirement for each GPU?

A: The Arc 130T Mobile has a 35 W TDP and is an integrated graphics processor (IGP). The Arc A380E has a 75 W TDP, uses no external power connectors, and carries a suggested PSU rating of 250 W.

Q: Are both GPUs still in production?

A: No. The Arc 130T Mobile is listed as Active, while the Arc A380E is marked End-of-life. The A380E's successor is Battlemage; the 130T's predecessor is HD Graphics-M.

Q: Do both support the same graphics APIs?

A: Yes. Both list DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The API feature sets are identical, so software compatibility is the same across both.

Q: How do the physical dimensions compare?

A: The Arc A380E is a single-slot card measuring 254 mm in length, 127 mm in height, and 20 mm in width. The Arc 130T Mobile has no listed dimensions because it is an integrated part of the host device.

Where Each One Wins

The Arc A380E wins in raw compute density. Its 4.096 TFLOPS FP32 output, 128.0 GTexel/s texture rate, and 64.00 GPixel/s pixel rate all exceed the 130T's corresponding figures. The dedicated 6 GB GDDR6 memory with 186.0 GB/s bandwidth gives it a clear edge in workloads that require frequent memory access. The A380E also has more execution resources: 1024 shading units versus 896, 64 TMUs versus 56, 32 ROPs versus 28, and 8 ray tracing cores versus 7. For any scenario that scales with raw throughput and memory capacity, the A380E is the stronger part.

The Arc 130T Mobile wins in efficiency and integration. Its 35 W TDP is less than half of the A380E's 75 W TDP. It is an IGP with no power connectors, no slot requirement, and no dedicated card footprint. The 2200 MHz boost clock provides headroom that the A380E lacks, and the system shared memory model means there is no fixed memory pool to exhaust. The 130T fits into portable devices where the A380E's single-slot 254 mm card cannot go. Its Active production status also indicates continued availability, while the A380E has moved to end-of-life.

Specification Differences

The two GPUs diverge across nearly every measured specification. The Arc 130T Mobile uses the Arrow Lake-H chip with the Xe-LPG+ architecture, while the Arc A380E uses the DG2-128 chip with the Xe-HPG architecture. The process nodes differ: 5 nm for the 130T, 6 nm for the A380E. The A380E reports 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die with a transistor density of 45.9M per mm²; the 130T reports unknown transistor count, die size, and density.

Clock behavior differs fundamentally. The 130T spans 300 MHz to 2200 MHz; the A380E sits at a flat 2000 MHz. Memory configurations are opposite in approach: the 130T shares system memory with type, bus width, and bandwidth all listed as system-dependent, while the A380E uses 6 GB GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus at 186.0 GB/s with a 1937 MHz memory clock (15.5 Gbps effective).

Execution resources differ by 12.5% in shading units (896 vs 1024), TMUs (56 vs 64), and ROPs (28 vs 32). Ray tracing cores number 7 on the 130T and 8 on the A380E. Tensor cores are absent from both listings. Power and form factor separate them completely: 35 W TDP as an IGP for the 130T, 75 W TDP as a single-slot card with no power connectors and a 250 W suggested PSU for the A380E. The bus interface is IGP for the 130T and PCIe 4.0 x8 for the A380E. Display outputs are portable-device-dependent for the 130T and 4x DisplayPort 2.0 for the A380E. Physical dimensions exist only for the A380E: 254 mm by 127 mm by 20 mm.

Architecture Differences

The Arc 130T Mobile belongs to the Arc Graphics-M (Arrow Lake) generation and uses the Xe-LPG+ architecture on TSMC's 5 nm process. The Arc A380E belongs to the Alchemist (Arc 3) generation and uses the Xe-HPG architecture on TSMC's 6 nm process. The transistor counts reflect the generational gap: the A380E's DG2-128 die packs 7,200 million transistors into 157 mm², while the 130T's Arrow Lake-H chip reports unknown transistor figures because it is an integrated component.

The architecture shift from Xe-HPG to Xe-LPG+ brings a different design philosophy. The 130T relies on higher boost clocks (2200 MHz) and lower base clocks (300 MHz) to manage power within a 35 W envelope. The A380E runs at a constant 2000 MHz, trading clock flexibility for predictable performance under a 75 W budget. The Xe-LPG+ generation also integrates the GPU into a larger Arrow Lake-H package, whereas the A380E is a discrete DG2-128 part.

The memory architecture reflects this split. The 130T has no dedicated VRAM; it borrows from system memory, with bandwidth dependent on the host platform. The A380E carries 6 GB of GDDR6 with a fixed 186.0 GB/s path. Ray tracing hardware exists on both, but the A380E has one additional RT core. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so the architectural differences do not affect API coverage.

Production status also separates them. The 130T is Active with a 2025 release date, succeeding HD Graphics-M. The A380E is End-of-life with a 2024 release date, succeeding Xe Graphics and preceding Battlemage. The 130T represents the current integrated solution, while the A380E is a finished discrete product.

The Verdict

The data directs each GPU toward a distinct role. The Arc A380E is the stronger compute part. It exceeds the 130T in FP32 throughput, texture rate, pixel rate, shading units, TMUs, ROPs, RT cores, and memory bandwidth. Its 6 GB GDDR6 with 186.0 GB/s bandwidth provides a dedicated memory pool that the 130T's system shared memory cannot guarantee. Applications that stress shader work, texturing, or memory-heavy operations will see better results from the A380E. Its 75 W TDP and single-slot 254 mm card format make it suitable for systems with room for a discrete GPU and a 250 W PSU.

The Arc 130T Mobile is the efficiency and integration choice. Its 35 W TDP is less than half of the A380E's, and its IGP form factor eliminates the need for a card slot, power connectors, or dedicated cooling. The 2200 MHz boost clock offers peak performance headroom that the A380E cannot reach. The system shared memory model ties performance to the host platform, but it also avoids the capacity limit of a fixed 6 GB pool. The 130T fits portable devices and compact platforms where the A380E physically cannot go. Its Active production status means it remains available, while the A380E has reached end-of-life.

The recorded data gives the A380E the performance edge in every measured compute metric, and the 130T the edge in power consumption and integration. The choice depends on whether the workload demands dedicated memory and maximum throughput or minimal power draw and embedded deployment. The A380E serves fixed installations with known memory requirements; the 130T serves mobile systems where flexibility and efficiency take priority.