Intel Arc 130V Mobile vs Intel Arc A380E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results for the Intel Arc 130V Mobile versus the Intel Arc A380E. Both entries list an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile rank of 50 among all GPUs, which indicates that neither part has recorded performance data in the current database. Consequently, direct numerical comparisons of frame rates, compute throughput, or efficiency cannot be derived from the recorded data.

What can be compared directly are the theoretical peak specifications. The Arc A380E delivers higher raw throughput figures: 4.096 TFLOPS of FP32 compute versus 3.315 TFLOPS for the Arc 130V Mobile, a difference of approximately 24 percent in favor of the A380E. The A380E also leads in pixel rate, 64.00 GPixel/s versus 51.80 GPixel/s (about 24 percent higher), and in texture rate, 128.0 GTexel/s versus 103.6 GTexel/s (about 24 percent higher). These numbers reflect the A380E's larger shading unit count (1024 versus 896), higher base clock (2000 MHz versus 300 MHz), and higher boost clock (2000 MHz versus 1850 MHz).

In FP16 throughput, the A380E again leads with 8.192 TFLOPS (2:1) versus 6.630 TFLOPS (2:1) for the Arc 130V Mobile. Both GPUs support the same API feature set: DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The A380E also has more ray tracing cores, 8 versus 7, and more ROPs, 32 versus 28.

However, the Arc 130V Mobile counters with a substantial advantage in memory architecture. Its memory is system-shared, meaning the GPU accesses the host's main memory directly, and its memory bandwidth is described as system dependent. The A380E uses 6 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, delivering 186.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The system-shared design of the 130V means its effective bandwidth depends entirely on the host platform, so no fixed comparison can be made. In a mobile context with fast LPDDR5X memory, the 130V could approach or exceed the A380E's bandwidth, but the database does not specify a system-dependent bandwidth figure for the 130V.

The power envelope strongly favors the Arc 130V Mobile. Its TDP is 37 W, while the A380E has a TDP of 75 W. This means the 130V delivers its 3.315 TFLOPS at roughly half the power draw of the A380E's 4.096 TFLOPS. The efficiency ratio, computed as FP32 TFLOPS per watt, is approximately 0.0896 TFLOPS/W for the 130V versus approximately 0.0546 TFLOPS/W for the A380E. That is a 64 percent efficiency advantage for the 130V, which aligns with its 3 nm process node versus the A380E's 6 nm node.

Where Each One Wins

The Arc A380E wins on raw compute capability and dedicated graphics resources. Its 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, 32 ROPs, and 8 ray tracing cores provide a higher peak throughput across all measured metrics: FP32, FP16, pixel fill, and texture fill. For workloads that saturate these fixed-function units and do not depend on memory bandwidth, such as compute shaders, offline rendering, or high-resolution texture processing, the A380E delivers 24 percent higher theoretical performance.

The A380E also wins on memory determinism. Its 6 GB of GDDR6 with a fixed 186.0 GB/s bandwidth provides predictable performance regardless of the host system. This is critical for embedded or edge applications where memory behavior must be consistent. The 96-bit bus and 1937 MHz effective memory clock are clearly specified, and the GPU has four DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, making it a standalone single-slot card that can drive multiple displays independently.

The Arc 130V Mobile wins on power efficiency and integration. At 37 W TDP, it consumes 38 W less than the A380E, a 51 percent reduction. This makes it suitable for thin-and-light laptops or fanless designs where thermal dissipation is limited. The integrated nature (IGP slot width, IGP bus interface) means no separate power connectors are required, and the display outputs are portable device dependent, which fits a mobile form factor.

The 130V also wins on process technology. Fabricated on TSMC's 3 nm node versus the A380E's 6 nm node, the 130V achieves a higher transistor density (though exact transistor count is unknown for the 130V, the A380E has 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, yielding 45.9M transistors per mm²). The 130V's die is larger at 172 mm², but on a more advanced node, suggesting a design that prioritizes power efficiency over raw throughput.

For memory-sensitive workloads, the 130V's system-shared memory can be an advantage in unified memory architectures. With system shared memory, the CPU and GPU access the same pool, eliminating the need to copy data across a PCIe bus. This can reduce latency for certain workloads, particularly those with frequent CPU-GPU data exchange, but the database does not quantify this benefit.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs represent different architectural generations within Intel's graphics lineup. The Arc 130V Mobile uses the Lunar Lake chip with Xe2-LPG architecture, belonging to the Arc Graphics-M (Lunar Lake) generation. The Arc A380E uses the DG2-128 chip with Xe-HPG architecture, belonging to the Alchemist (Arc 3) generation. This is a generational split: Xe2-LPG is the newer architecture, designed for integrated graphics in mobile processors, while Xe-HPG is the discrete GPU architecture from the first Arc generation.

The process nodes differ significantly. The 130V is built on TSMC's 3 nm process, while the A380E uses TSMC's 6 nm process. The 130V has a die size of 172 mm², slightly larger than the A380E's 157 mm², but the transistor count for the 130V is listed as unknown. The A380E contains 7,200 million transistors with a density of 45.9 million per mm². The 130V's smaller feature size likely allows more transistors per area, but without the count, density cannot be computed.

Clock behavior differs sharply. The 130V has a base clock of 300 MHz and a boost clock of 1850 MHz, indicating a wide dynamic range typical of integrated GPUs that idle at very low frequencies and ramp up under load. The A380E has a flat clock profile: both base and boost are 2000 MHz. This reflects a discrete GPU that runs at a constant frequency for deterministic performance.

Memory architecture is fundamentally different. The 130V uses system shared memory, with the memory size, type, bus width, and bandwidth all listed as system dependent. The A380E has 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus with 186.0 GB/s bandwidth, running at an effective 15.5 Gbps. The A380E's memory clock is specified at 1937 MHz, whereas the 130V's memory clock is also system shared.

The ray tracing cores differ: the 130V has 7, while the A380E has 8. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which includes ray tracing and mesh shaders, but the A380E has one additional RT core, providing marginally higher ray tracing throughput per clock.

Form factor and interface reflect their intended use cases. The 130V is an IGP (integrated graphics processor) with an IGP bus interface and portable device dependent display outputs. The A380E is a single-slot discrete card, 254 mm long, 127 mm high, and 20 mm wide, using a PCIe 4.0 x8 interface and featuring four DisplayPort 2.0 outputs. The A380E requires no power connectors, but Intel suggests a 250 W power supply; the 130V has no suggested PSU because it draws power from the host system.

Production status differs. The 130V is listed as Active, while the A380E is End-of-life. The A380E's successor is Battlemage, and its predecessor is Xe Graphics. The 130V's predecessor is HD Graphics-M, and it has no listed successor. The release dates are close: the A380E launched on 2024-03-31, and the 130V launched on 2024-09-23, roughly six months later.

The Verdict

The data shows two GPUs with complementary strengths, and the choice between them depends entirely on the target platform and workload priorities.

For applications that require dedicated graphics memory, fixed bandwidth, and maximum peak throughput, the Arc A380E is the clear choice. Its 4.096 TFLOPS FP32, 64.00 GPixel/s pixel rate, and 128.0 GTexel/s texture rate are 24 percent higher than the 130V's corresponding figures. The 6 GB GDDR6 pool with 186.0 GB/s bandwidth provides consistent memory performance independent of the host system. The four DisplayPort 2.0 outputs make it suitable for multi-display embedded systems or edge appliances. Its end-of-life status means it is a mature product, but also one that will not receive architectural updates.

For mobile platforms where power is the primary constraint, the Arc 130V Mobile is the superior part. Its 37 W TDP is 51 percent lower than the A380E's 75 W, and its 3 nm process enables significantly better efficiency. The system-shared memory eliminates the need for a separate memory pool, which is essential for integrated designs. Its active production status indicates ongoing availability for new laptop designs.

The benchmark data does not include any head-to-head performance measurements, so the verdict rests on theoretical specifications and architectural positioning. Neither GPU has a recorded average benchmark score, and both sit at the 50th percentile among all GPUs, but this percentile is a placeholder, not a measured ranking.

The A380E wins for workloads that can use its full compute throughput: GPU compute, rendering, or any task that benefits from dedicated VRAM. The 130V wins for power-constrained mobile devices where the 37 W envelope and integrated form factor are decisive.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher raw compute performance?

A: The Intel Arc A380E has higher peak throughput: 4.096 TFLOPS FP32 versus 3.315 TFLOPS for the Arc 130V Mobile, a 24 percent advantage. It also leads in pixel rate (64.00 GPixel/s versus 51.80 GPixel/s) and texture rate (128.0 GTexel/s versus 103.6 GTexel/s).

Q: How much power does each GPU consume?

A: The Arc 130V Mobile has a TDP of 37 W, while the Arc A380E has a TDP of 75 W. The 130V consumes 38 W less, a 51 percent reduction.

Q: What memory configurations do these GPUs use?

A: The Arc 130V Mobile uses system shared memory, where size, type, bus width, and bandwidth are all system dependent. The Arc A380E has 6 GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus with 186.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Are these GPUs from the same architecture generation?

A: No. The Arc 130V Mobile uses the Xe2-LPG architecture on a 3 nm process (Lunar Lake chip), while the Arc A380E uses the Xe-HPG architecture on a 6 nm process (DG2-128 chip, Alchemist generation).

Q: What is the production status of each GPU?

A: The Arc 130V Mobile is listed as Active, while the Arc A380E is End-of-life. The A380E's successor is Battlemage.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same APIs?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The A380E has 8 ray tracing cores, while the 130V has 7.