Intel Arc A380E vs NVIDIA Jetson T4000 Comparison

The Intel Arc A380E and NVIDIA Jetson T4000 are both compact, low-profile computing solutions, but they target fundamentally different workloads. The A380E is a conventional discrete graphics card with display outputs, while the Jetson T4000 is an embedded system-on-module designed for edge AI and server acceleration. The data shows the Jetson T4000 offers substantially more memory and higher raw FP32 compute, while the Arc A380E counters with a faster pixel throughput, dedicated display outputs, and a broader desktop API feature set.

The Verdict

The data indicates the Jetson T4000 is the stronger choice for compute-heavy, memory-hungry workloads. It delivers 4.700 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, which is 14.7% higher than the Arc A380E’s 4.096 TFLOPS. More decisive is the memory disparity: 64 GB of LPDDR5X on a 256-bit bus provides 273.2 GB/s of bandwidth, compared to 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus for 186.0 GB/s. That 58 GB capacity advantage and 46.9% bandwidth lead makes the Jetson the logical pick for large neural network models, data processing, or any task where memory capacity is the bottleneck.

The Arc A380E, conversely, is the only one of the two that can drive a display. It features 4x DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, while the Jetson T4000 has no display outputs at all. The A380E also supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, whereas the Jetson lists N/A for all three APIs. For a system that must render graphics to a screen or run desktop-class 3D applications, the A380E is the practical option. Its 64.00 GPixel/s pixel rate is 2.6 times the Jetson’s 24.48 GPixel/s, reinforcing its rendering advantage.

The production status also differs. The A380E is end-of-life and was succeeded by Battlemage, while the Jetson T4000 is active and has a successor listed as Server Rubin. The Arc A380E is also the older product, with a release date of 2024-03-31, versus the Jetson T4000’s 2026-01-04. Users building a new system with long-term availability in mind should favor the active Jetson T4000.

Architecture Differences

The two units are built on entirely different architectures. The Arc A380E uses Intel’s Xe-HPG architecture, specifically the DG2-128 chip, and belongs to the Alchemist generation (Arc 3). The Jetson T4000 uses NVIDIA’s Blackwell architecture, based on the GB10B chip, and belongs to the Server Blackwell (Bxx) generation.

The process nodes differ slightly. The A380E is fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC, while the Jetson T4000 uses a 5 nm process, also at TSMC. The A380E packs 7,200 million transistors onto a 157 mm² die, yielding a transistor density of 45.9M per mm². The Jetson T4000 has a larger die at 391 mm², but its transistor count is listed as unknown, so no density comparison is possible.

The compute resources are configured differently. The A380E has 1024 shading units, 64 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and 8 ray tracing cores. The Jetson T4000 has 1536 shading units, 48 TMUs, 16 ROPs, and 12 ray tracing cores, plus 64 tensor cores. The A380E leads in TMUs and ROPs, while the Jetson leads in shading units, ray tracing cores, and adds tensor cores, which the A380E does not have. The Jetson’s tensor cores indicate a design intent for AI acceleration.

Memory architecture is a major differentiator. The A380E uses 6 GB of GDDR6 with a 96-bit bus. The Jetson T4000 uses 64 GB of LPDDR5X with a 256-bit bus. The Jetson’s memory is also faster in absolute bandwidth terms, 273.2 GB/s versus 186.0 GB/s. However, the A380E’s memory clock is higher: 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective) versus 1067 MHz (8.5 Gbps effective) for the Jetson. The Jetson compensates with a wider bus.

Clock speeds also differ. The A380E runs at a flat 2000 MHz for both base and boost. The Jetson T4000 runs at a lower 1530 MHz for both base and boost. Despite the lower clock, the Jetson achieves higher FP32 throughput thanks to its larger number of shading units.

The A380E is a single-slot card measuring 254 mm by 127 mm by 20 mm, with no power connectors and a 75 W TDP. The Jetson T4000 is an IGP (integrated graphics processor) form factor measuring 87 mm by 100 mm by 15 mm, also with no power connectors and a 90 W TDP. Both share a suggested PSU of 250 W. The bus interface differs: PCIe 4.0 x8 for the A380E, PCIe 5.0 x8 for the Jetson.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has more memory?

A: The NVIDIA Jetson T4000 has 64 GB of LPDDR5X, which is 58 GB more than the Intel Arc A380E’s 6 GB of GDDR6.

Q: Can the Jetson T4000 output to a display?

A: No. The Jetson T4000 has no display outputs, while the Intel Arc A380E provides 4x DisplayPort 2.0.

Q: Which chip has higher FP32 compute?

A: The Jetson T4000 delivers 4.700 TFLOPS, which is 14.7% higher than the Arc A380E’s 4.096 TFLOPS.

Q: How do the memory bandwidths compare?

A: The Jetson T4000 provides 273.2 GB/s over a 256-bit bus, and the Arc A380E provides 186.0 GB/s over a 96-bit bus. The Jetson has a 46.9% bandwidth advantage.

Q: What is the production status of each?

A: The Intel Arc A380E is end-of-life and succeeded by Battlemage. The NVIDIA Jetson T4000 is active and lists Server Rubin as its successor.

Q: Do both support DirectX 12?

A: No. The Arc A380E supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), while the Jetson T4000 lists DirectX as N/A.

Specification Differences

The recorded data shows differences across nearly every major specification category.

• Process node: Arc A380E is 6 nm; Jetson T4000 is 5 nm.
• Die size: Arc A380E is 157 mm²; Jetson T4000 is 391 mm².
• Transistors: Arc A380E has 7,200 million; Jetson T4000 is unknown.
• Transistor density: Arc A380E has 45.9M / mm²; Jetson T4000 has no recorded value.
• Base and boost clocks: Arc A380E is 2000 MHz; Jetson T4000 is 1530 MHz.
• Memory clock: Arc A380E is 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective); Jetson T4000 is 1067 MHz (8.5 Gbps effective).
• Memory size: Arc A380E is 6 GB; Jetson T4000 is 64 GB.
• Memory type: Arc A380E is GDDR6; Jetson T4000 is LPDDR5X.
• Memory bus width: Arc A380E is 96 bit; Jetson T4000 is 256 bit.
• Memory bandwidth: Arc A380E is 186.0 GB/s; Jetson T4000 is 273.2 GB/s.
• Shading units: Arc A380E has 1024; Jetson T4000 has 1536.
• TMUs: Arc A380E has 64; Jetson T4000 has 48.
• ROPs: Arc A380E has 32; Jetson T4000 has 16.
• Ray tracing cores: Arc A380E has 8; Jetson T4000 has 12.
• Tensor cores: Arc A380E has none; Jetson T4000 has 64.
• Pixel rate: Arc A380E is 64.00 GPixel/s; Jetson T4000 is 24.48 GPixel/s.
• Texture rate: Arc A380E is 128.0 GTexel/s; Jetson T4000 is 73.44 GTexel/s.
• FP32: Arc A380E is 4.096 TFLOPS; Jetson T4000 is 4.700 TFLOPS.
• FP16: Arc A380E is 8.192 TFLOPS (2:1); Jetson T4000 is 4.700 TFLOPS (1:1).
• TDP: Arc A380E is 75 W; Jetson T4000 is 90 W.
• Slot width: Arc A380E is single-slot; Jetson T4000 is IGP.
• Bus interface: Arc A380E is PCIe 4.0 x8; Jetson T4000 is PCIe 5.0 x8.
• Display outputs: Arc A380E has 4x DisplayPort 2.0; Jetson T4000 has none.
• DirectX: Arc A380E is 12 Ultimate (12_2); Jetson T4000 is N/A.
• OpenGL: Arc A380E is 4.6; Jetson T4000 is N/A.
• Vulkan: Arc A380E is 1.4; Jetson T4000 is N/A.
• Dimensions: Arc A380E is 254 mm by 127 mm by 20 mm; Jetson T4000 is 87 mm by 100 mm by 15 mm.
• Production status: Arc A380E is end-of-life; Jetson T4000 is active.
• Release date: Arc A380E is 2024-03-31; Jetson T4000 is 2026-01-04.
• Predecessor: Arc A380E is Xe Graphics; Jetson T4000 is Server Hopper.
• Successor: Arc A380E is Battlemage; Jetson T4000 is Server Rubin.
• Launch MSRP: Arc A380E has none recorded; Jetson T4000 is 1,999 USD.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No direct head-to-head benchmark results are recorded, and neither unit has individual benchmark scores or nearest rivals in the database. The comparative analysis therefore relies on the measured specification data.

The largest compute win for the Jetson T4000 is in FP32 throughput. It reaches 4.700 TFLOPS against 4.096 TFLOPS, a 14.7% margin. The Jetson also leads in memory bandwidth at 273.2 GB/s versus 186.0 GB/s, a 46.9% advantage, and offers 64 GB of memory versus 6 GB. In shading units, the Jetson has 1536 against 1024, a 50% lead. It also has 12 ray tracing cores versus 8, and 64 tensor cores where the A380E has none.

The Arc A380E has its own set of wins. Its pixel rate of 64.00 GPixel/s is 2.6 times the Jetson’s 24.48 GPixel/s. Its texture rate of 128.0 GTexel/s is 74.3% higher than the Jetson’s 73.44 GTexel/s. The A380E has 64 TMUs versus 48, and 32 ROPs versus 16. Its clock speed is higher at 2000 MHz versus 1530 MHz, a 30.7% lead. In FP16, the A380E reaches 8.192 TFLOPS, which is 74.3% higher than the Jetson’s 4.700 TFLOPS, though the Jetson runs FP16 at a 1:1 ratio while the A380E uses a 2:1 ratio.

The A380E also wins on power efficiency. Its 75 W TDP is 16.7% lower than the Jetson’s 90 W, and it achieves its higher pixel and texture rates within that lower power envelope. The Jetson, however, delivers its higher FP32 and bandwidth numbers at a 15 W higher TDP.

Where Each One Wins

The Jetson T4000 wins in scenarios that demand high compute throughput and large memory capacity. The data shows a 14.7% FP32 lead, a 46.9% bandwidth lead, and a 58 GB capacity lead. These are the specifications that matter for AI inference, machine learning training at the edge, and server-side data processing. The presence of 64 tensor cores reinforces this direction. The Jetson’s 64 GB of LPDDR5X allows models to reside entirely in memory, avoiding the capacity limits of the A380E’s 6 GB. Its active production status and newer release date also make it the sustainable choice for long-term deployments.

The Arc A380E wins in graphics output and rendering workloads. It is the only unit with display outputs, offering 4x DisplayPort 2.0. Its 2.6 times higher pixel rate and 74.3% higher texture rate indicate stronger rasterization performance. The full desktop API support, including DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, makes it compatible with conventional graphics software stacks. The Jetson lists N/A for all three APIs, so it cannot run those workloads at all. The A380E also uses less power at 75 W, which suits compact desktop builds.

The PCIe interface also splits the use cases. The A380E uses PCIe 4.0 x8, a mature standard for desktop graphics cards. The Jetson T4000 uses PCIe 5.0 x8, which provides higher bandwidth for accelerator-style workloads in newer server platforms. The Jetson’s IGP form factor, at 87 mm by 100 mm by 15 mm, is far smaller than the A380E’s 254 mm card, making it easier to integrate into embedded systems.

Neither unit has recorded benchmark scores, so both sit at the 50th percentile in the database’s all-GPU ranking. The selection between them comes down to workload type. For compute and memory-bound AI tasks, the Jetson T4000 is the data-backed pick. For display-driven graphics and desktop 3D applications, the Arc A380E is the only viable option.