Intel Arc A380E vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for the Intel Arc A380E against the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 D. However, the recorded measurements for the RTX 4090 D alone provide a useful reference point. The RTX 4090 D posts an average benchmark score of 178050 across three tests: 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 at 8587, Geekbench OpenCL at 278621, and Geekbench Vulkan at 246941. Its percentile ranking of 98 places it among the top 2% of all GPUs in the database. The Arc A380E has no benchmark scores recorded, which means direct numerical comparison is impossible from the available data.

The RTX 4090 D's nearest rivals in the database reveal its relative standing. The NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell averages 182109, which is 2.2% higher than the RTX 4090 D. The NVIDIA A100 SXM4 80 GB scores 183725, a 3.1% advantage. The NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada Generation reaches 184664, 3.6% ahead. The NVIDIA A100 SXM4 40 GB posts 187147, leading by 4.9%. These deltas show the RTX 4090 D sits slightly below a cluster of very high-end accelerators, but still far above the median GPU.

For the Arc A380E, the absence of benchmark data means its percentile of 50 is the only comparative anchor. That percentile indicates it sits at the midpoint of all GPUs in the database, a position consistent with its small chip and modest specifications.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 4090 D dominates in every measurable category where both cards have recorded data. Its FP32 throughput of 73.54 TFLOPS is roughly 18 times the Arc A380E's 4.096 TFLOPS. The RTX 4090 D delivers 1.01 TB/s of memory bandwidth versus 186.0 GB/s for the Arc A380E, a factor of approximately 5.4. Pixel throughput stands at 443.5 GPixel/s versus 64.00 GPixel/s. Texture rate reaches 1,149.1 GTexel/s versus 128.0 GTexel/s.

The Arc A380E wins in power efficiency and physical footprint. Its 75 W TDP compares to 425 W for the RTX 4090 D, and it draws power from the PCIe slot with no external power connectors, while the RTX 4090 D requires a 16-pin connector. The Arc A380E is single-slot and 254 mm long, while the RTX 4090 D is triple-slot and 304 mm long. The suggested PSU rating is 250 W for the Arc A380E versus 800 W for the RTX 4090 D.

The RTX 4090 D carries 24 GB of GDDR6X memory on a 384-bit bus. The Arc A380E has 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus. The RTX 4090 D uses 14592 shading units, 456 TMUs, 176 ROPs, 114 RT cores, and 456 tensor cores. The Arc A380E uses 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and 8 RT cores, with no tensor core count listed.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architecture generations and design philosophies. Intel's Arc A380E uses the DG2-128 chip built on the Xe-HPG architecture, specifically the Alchemist (Arc 3) generation. It is fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The chip contains 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 45.9M per mm². The Arc A380E's predecessor is Xe Graphics and its successor is Battlemage.

NVIDIA's RTX 4090 D uses the AD102 chip on the Ada Lovelace architecture, part of the GeForce 40-series. It is built on a 5 nm process, also at TSMC. The die holds 76,300 million transistors across 609 mm², for a density of 125.3M per mm². Its predecessor is the GeForce 30 series and its successor is the GeForce 50 series.

The transistor density gap is notable: the RTX 4090 D packs roughly 2.7 times more transistors per square millimeter than the Arc A380E. This reflects the newer process node and the much larger chip. The RTX 4090 D die area is nearly four times that of the Arc A380E.

Both cards support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The RTX 4090 D adds tensor cores (456 of them) for AI workloads, a feature absent from the Arc A380E's listed specifications. The Arc A380E has 8 RT cores for ray tracing, while the RTX 4090 D has 114.

The RTX 4090 D's FP16 throughput matches its FP32 at 73.54 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio. The Arc A380E's FP16 is 8.192 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio, meaning it processes half-precision at twice the rate of single-precision.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ in nearly every specification field. The Arc A380E runs at a base and boost clock of 2000 MHz, with memory at 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective). The RTX 4090 D runs at 2280 MHz base and 2520 MHz boost, with memory at 1313 MHz (21 Gbps effective).

Memory configuration differs completely: 6 GB GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus versus 24 GB GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus. Bandwidth is 186.0 GB/s versus 1.01 TB/s.

Compute resources: 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, 32 ROPs, 8 RT cores versus 14592 shading units, 456 TMUs, 176 ROPs, 114 RT cores, 456 tensor cores.

Outputs: the Arc A380E provides 4x DisplayPort 2.0, while the RTX 4090 D provides 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a.

Physical dimensions: the Arc A380E measures 254 mm by 127 mm by 20 mm; the RTX 4090 D measures 304 mm by 137 mm by 61 mm. Slot width is single-slot versus triple-slot. Power connectors are none versus 1x 16-pin. TDP is 75 W versus 425 W. Suggested PSU is 250 W versus 800 W.

Bus interface: PCIe 4.0 x8 for the Arc A380E, PCIe 4.0 x16 for the RTX 4090 D.

Release dates: the Arc A380E launched on 2024-03-31, the RTX 4090 D on 2023-12-27. Both are end-of-life. The RTX 4090 D has a launch MSRP of 1,599 USD. The Arc A380E has no launch MSRP listed.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the RTX 4090 D in FP32 compute than the Arc A380E?

A: The RTX 4090 D delivers 73.54 TFLOPS FP32, while the Arc A380E delivers 4.096 TFLOPS. The RTX 4090 D is approximately 18 times faster in raw FP32 throughput.

Q: What memory advantages does each card have?

A: The RTX 4090 D has 24 GB of GDDR6X on a 384-bit bus with 1.01 TB/s bandwidth. The Arc A380E has 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus with 186.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which card has better ray tracing hardware?

A: The RTX 4090 D has 114 RT cores. The Arc A380E has 8 RT cores. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2).

Q: What is the power requirement difference?

A: The Arc A380E has a 75 W TDP and a suggested PSU of 250 W, with no power connectors needed. The RTX 4090 D has a 425 W TDP and a suggested PSU of 800 W, requiring a 16-pin connector.

Q: How do the two compare in transistor technology?

A: The Arc A380E uses a 6 nm process with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die. The RTX 4090 D uses a 5 nm process with 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die. Transistor density is 45.9M per mm² versus 125.3M per mm².

Q: What benchmark data exists for the RTX 4090 D?

A: The database records three scores: 8587 in 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12, 278621 in Geekbench OpenCL, and 246941 in Geekbench Vulkan. Its average benchmark score is 178050, and it ranks at the 98th percentile.

Q: Which card has more display outputs?

A: The Arc A380E has 4x DisplayPort 2.0 outputs. The RTX 4090 D has 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a.

The Verdict

The database clearly separates these two products by intended use. The RTX 4090 D is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark scores, and those scores place it at the 98th percentile of all GPUs. Its nearest rivals are within a few percent, confirming it operates at the top tier of the database. The Arc A380E, with no benchmark scores and a 50th percentile ranking, occupies a fundamentally different performance class.

The RTX 4090 D suits workloads demanding maximum compute, memory capacity, and bandwidth. Its 24 GB frame buffer, 1.01 TB/s bandwidth, and 73.54 TFLOPS FP32 make it appropriate for high-resolution rendering, large model training, and intensive compute tasks. Its 456 tensor cores add dedicated AI acceleration that the Arc A380E lacks entirely.

The Arc A380E suits constrained environments. Its 75 W TDP, single-slot profile, and lack of external power connectors make it easy to install in compact systems. Its 4x DisplayPort 2.0 outputs support multiple modern displays. Its 6 GB memory and 4.096 TFLOPS FP32 place it at the median of the database, adequate for basic graphics and light compute.

The data does not support any head-to-head comparison because no shared benchmarks exist. What the data does show is a wide gap in every hardware specification, from shading units (1024 versus 14592) to memory bus width (96 bit versus 384 bit) to die size (157 mm² versus 609 mm²). The RTX 4090 D's launch MSRP of 1,599 USD, combined with its 98th percentile ranking, positions it as a premium high-end product. The Arc A380E, with no MSRP recorded and a 50th percentile position, targets a different segment entirely.

The RTX 4090 D's nearest rivals in the database (RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell, A100 SXM4 80 GB, RTX 5000 Ada Generation, A100 SXM4 40 GB) all slightly outperform it, with deltas from 2.2% to 4.9%. This suggests the RTX 4090 D sits just below the very top of the database hierarchy, close enough that the differences are small in percentage terms.

For users prioritizing raw performance, the RTX 4090 D is the clear choice from the recorded data. For users prioritizing low power draw, minimal space, and no external power wiring, the Arc A380E offers a viable alternative. Neither card's data supports the other's use case.