Intel Arc A380E vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core specification differences between the Intel Arc A380E and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER?

A: The Intel Arc A380E uses 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 32 ROPs, while the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER uses 8448 shading units, 264 TMUs, and 96 ROPs. The NVIDIA card also has 66 RT cores and 264 tensor cores, whereas the Intel card has 8 RT cores and no tensor core count listed.

Q: How do memory configurations compare between the two cards?

A: The Intel Arc A380E has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus with 186.0 GB/s bandwidth. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has 16 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 256-bit bus with 672.3 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What are the power requirements for each card?

A: The Intel Arc A380E has a TDP of 75 W with no power connectors and a suggested PSU of 250 W. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER has a TDP of 285 W with a single 16-pin connector and a suggested PSU of 600 W.

Q: Which card has better raw compute performance according to FP32 throughput?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER delivers 44.10 TFLOPS FP32, while the Intel Arc A380E delivers 4.096 TFLOPS FP32. The NVIDIA card is roughly 10.8 times higher in FP32 throughput.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for each GPU in the database?

A: The Intel Arc A380E sits at the 50th percentile among all GPUs with an average benchmark score of 0. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER sits at the 76th percentile with an average benchmark score of 31087.

Q: What are the physical dimensions of each card?

A: The Intel Arc A380E is 254 mm long, 127 mm high, and 20 mm wide, occupying a single slot. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is 310 mm long, 140 mm high, and 61 mm wide, occupying a triple slot.

The Verdict

The data presents a stark contrast between these two GPUs. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is a high-end performer with a 76th percentile ranking, while the Intel Arc A380E sits at the 50th percentile. The benchmark results confirm the NVIDIA card's dominance across every recorded metric, with an average benchmark score of 31087 compared to the Intel card's 0.

For users selecting based on measured performance, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is the clear choice. Its 44.10 TFLOPS FP32, 16 GB of GDDR6X memory, and 672.3 GB/s bandwidth place it in a completely different performance class. The card launched at an MSRP of 799 USD, while the Intel card has no recorded launch MSRP.

The Intel Arc A380E, however, serves a distinct purpose. Its 75 W TDP, single-slot design, and lack of power connectors make it suitable for compact or low-power systems. The 6 GB GDDR6 memory and 186.0 GB/s bandwidth are adequate for lighter workloads, but the 4.096 TFLOPS FP32 throughput is a fraction of the NVIDIA card's capability.

The verdict from the data is straightforward: users needing maximum performance, ray tracing capability, or large memory capacity should choose the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER. Users prioritizing low power consumption, minimal physical footprint, or simple installation without external power connections should consider the Intel Arc A380E.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER outperforming the Intel Arc A380E in every available test. The NVIDIA card's PassMark G3D score of 31811 demonstrates substantial graphics throughput, while its PassMark GPU Compute score of 18372 indicates strong parallel processing capability.

In DirectX tests, the NVIDIA card shows consistent superiority across multiple API versions. The PassMark DirectX 11 score of 278 and DirectX 10 score of 181 both reflect solid legacy API performance. The PassMark DirectX 12 score of 119 and DirectX 9 score of 360 round out a comprehensive showing. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 199267 and Geekbench Vulkan score of 53683 further confirm the NVIDIA card's compute advantage.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5569 provides a modern gaming workload measurement. This score, combined with the other results, places the NVIDIA card at the 76th percentile of all GPUs in the database.

The Intel Arc A380E has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed. This absence of measured data means the database does not contain direct head-to-head comparisons between the two cards. The NVIDIA card's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA Quadro M5000 with an average score of 31206 and a delta of -0.4 percent, the NVIDIA GRID M60-1Q with an average score of 31220 and a delta of -0.4 percent, the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell with an average score of 31532 and a delta of -1.4 percent, and the NVIDIA TITAN RTX with an average score of 31676 and a delta of -1.9 percent. These rivals are all within 2 percent of the RTX 4070 Ti SUPER's average score, indicating tight competition at that performance tier.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ fundamentally in nearly every specification category. The Intel Arc A380E uses the DG2-128 chip with Xe-HPG architecture on a 6 nm process from TSMC, containing 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER uses the AD103 chip with Ada Lovelace architecture on a 5 nm process from TSMC, containing 45,900 million transistors on a 379 mm² die.

Clock speeds differ significantly. The Intel card has a base clock of 2000 MHz and a boost clock of 2000 MHz, with memory clocked at 1937 MHz for 15.5 Gbps effective. The NVIDIA card has a base clock of 2340 MHz and a boost clock of 2610 MHz, with memory clocked at 1313 MHz for 21 Gbps effective.

Memory specifications show a wide gap. The Intel card offers 6 GB GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus with 186.0 GB/s bandwidth. The NVIDIA card offers 16 GB GDDR6X on a 256-bit bus with 672.3 GB/s bandwidth.

Compute resources differ by an order of magnitude. The Intel card has 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and 8 RT cores. The NVIDIA card has 8448 shading units, 264 TMUs, 96 ROPs, 66 RT cores, and 264 tensor cores.

Performance rates reflect the resource disparity. The Intel card achieves 64.00 GPixel/s pixel rate, 128.0 GTexel/s texture rate, and 4.096 TFLOPS FP32. The NVIDIA card achieves 250.6 GPixel/s pixel rate, 689.0 GTexel/s texture rate, and 44.10 TFLOPS FP32. FP16 performance also differs: the Intel card delivers 8.192 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, while the NVIDIA card delivers 44.10 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio.

Power and physical requirements diverge sharply. The Intel card draws 75 W, fits in a single slot, uses no power connectors, and requires a 250 W PSU. The NVIDIA card draws 285 W, occupies a triple slot, uses a single 16-pin connector, and requires a 600 W PSU.

Dimensions reflect the form factor difference. The Intel card measures 254 mm by 127 mm by 20 mm. The NVIDIA card measures 310 mm by 140 mm by 61 mm.

Bus interfaces and display outputs also differ. The Intel card uses PCIe 4.0 x8 with 4x DisplayPort 2.0 outputs. The NVIDIA card uses PCIe 4.0 x16 with 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a outputs.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Arc A380E is built on the Xe-HPG architecture, specifically the DG2-128 chip, and belongs to the Alchemist generation under the Arc 3 branding. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER is built on the Ada Lovelace architecture using the AD103 chip and belongs to the GeForce 40 series.

The manufacturing processes differ, with the Intel card on a 6 nm TSMC node and the NVIDIA card on a 5 nm TSMC node. Transistor density reflects the process difference: the Intel card has 45.9 million transistors per square millimeter, while the NVIDIA card has 121.1 million transistors per square millimeter.

The NVIDIA card includes dedicated tensor cores, which the Intel card lacks. The 264 tensor cores on the NVIDIA card enable AI-accelerated workloads. Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4.

The NVIDIA card provides 66 RT cores for ray tracing workloads, compared to 8 RT cores on the Intel card. This difference indicates substantially higher ray tracing throughput on the NVIDIA card.

The NVIDIA card's FP16 performance matches its FP32 performance at a 1:1 ratio, while the Intel card achieves FP16 at a 2:1 ratio with half the FP32 throughput. This suggests different compute pipeline designs between the two architectures.

Memory technology differs as well. The Intel card uses GDDR6 memory, while the NVIDIA card uses GDDR6X memory. The NVIDIA card's memory interface width of 256 bits doubles the Intel card's 96-bit interface.

The Intel card's production status is end-of-life, with its predecessor being Xe Graphics and its successor being Battlemage. The NVIDIA card is also end-of-life, with its predecessor being GeForce 30 and its successor being GeForce 50.

Where Each One Wins

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER wins in every recorded benchmark category. Its PassMark G3D score of 31811 and PassMark GPU Compute score of 18372 indicate strong performance in both graphics and compute workloads. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 199267 shows exceptional general-purpose compute capability, while the Geekbench Vulkan score of 53683 demonstrates solid cross-platform API performance.

The NVIDIA card's 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 5569 positions it well for modern gaming workloads. Its 16 GB GDDR6X memory with 672.3 GB/s bandwidth supports large textures and high-resolution assets. The 66 RT cores enable ray tracing workloads, and the 264 tensor cores provide AI acceleration capabilities.

The Intel Arc A380E wins in power efficiency and physical footprint. Its 75 W TDP requires no external power connectors, simplifying installation in systems with limited power delivery. The single-slot design and compact dimensions of 254 mm by 127 mm by 20 mm allow installation in space-constrained chassis. The 250 W suggested PSU requirement is substantially lower than the NVIDIA card's 600 W requirement.

The Intel card also offers DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, while the NVIDIA card uses DisplayPort 1.4a. This gives the Intel card a potential advantage for display connectivity standards.

For users with specific workload requirements, the NVIDIA card is the choice for high-performance gaming, ray tracing, AI inference, or memory-intensive applications. The Intel card is the choice for low-power systems, compact builds, or deployments where minimal power draw and physical size are priorities.

The database shows no recorded benchmarks for the Intel Arc A380E, meaning its 50th percentile ranking reflects its specification position rather than measured performance. The NVIDIA card's 76th percentile ranking is backed by its average benchmark score of 31087.