Intel Arc A380E vs NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Arc A380E and the NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation occupy different tiers of the GPU landscape, and the recorded benchmark data confirms a substantial performance gap. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation holds a clear advantage across every measured workload, with its average benchmark score of 18,954 dwarfing the Arc A380E's score of 0. The database's percentile rankings reinforce this separation: the NVIDIA part sits at the 63rd percentile among all GPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 50th percentile. This 13-point percentile difference places the two cards in different performance classes entirely.

The RTX 2000 Ada Generation delivers its strongest results in compute-oriented tests. Its Passmark GPU Compute score reaches 7,834, a figure that reflects its capability in general-purpose workloads. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 78,074 and Vulkan score of 83,360 further demonstrate its compute throughput. These scores indicate a card that can handle substantial parallel processing loads without bottlenecking. In contrast, the Arc A380E has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, meaning direct numerical comparisons across individual tests are unavailable. The absence of data for the Intel part makes the RTX 2000 Ada Generation's recorded results the only measurable reference point for head-to-head analysis.

Looking at the RTX 2000 Ada Generation's nearest rivals provides context for its performance level. The NVIDIA Quadro K6000 averages 19,030, which is 0.4% higher than the RTX 2000 Ada Generation's average. The AMD Radeon RX 6600 also scores 19,036, again 0.4% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla K80 averages 18,866, which is 0.5% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile averages 19,049, 0.5% higher. These tight margins place the RTX 2000 Ada Generation squarely in established performance territory, roughly matching older professional cards and current mid-range mobile parts. The Arc A380E has no nearest rivals listed, so its competitive position cannot be quantified relative to other GPUs in the same manner.

The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test, a modern DirectX 12 workload, shows the RTX 2000 Ada Generation scoring 1,767. This result indicates solid DirectX 12 Ultimate performance, consistent with its support for feature level 12_2. The Passmark DirectX 11 score of 138 and DirectX 12 score of 71 show the expected pattern where newer API versions yield lower raw scores due to increased workload complexity. The Passmark DirectX 9 score of 216 and DirectX 10 score of 82 complete the API coverage picture.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from fundamentally different architectural lineages. The Intel Arc A380E uses the Xe-HPG architecture and belongs to the Alchemist generation, specifically the Arc 3 tier. Its chip is the DG2-128, manufactured on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation uses the Ada Lovelace architecture and belongs to the Workstation Ada generation. Its chip is the AD107, built on a 5 nm process, also at TSMC. The process node difference gives the NVIDIA chip a density advantage: the AD107 packs 18,900 million transistors into a 159 mm² die, producing a transistor density of 118.9 million per mm². The Intel DG2-128 contains 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, yielding 45.9 million per mm². The NVIDIA chip achieves roughly 2.6 times the transistor density despite a nearly identical die size.

The compute resources differ markedly. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation contains 2,816 shading units, 88 texture mapping units, and 48 ROPs. The Arc A380E contains 1,024 shading units, 64 TMUs, and 32 ROPs. The NVIDIA card also carries 22 ray tracing cores and 88 tensor cores, while the Intel card has 8 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores listed. These resource counts explain the performance gap in both rasterization and compute workloads. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation's FP32 throughput reaches 12.00 TFLOPS, nearly three times the Arc A380E's 4.096 TFLOPS. For FP16, the NVIDIA card delivers 12.00 TFLOPS at a 1:1 ratio, while the Intel card delivers 8.192 TFLOPS at a 2:1 ratio, meaning the Intel part halves its FP16 rate when not using specialized instructions.

Memory subsystems also diverge significantly. The Arc A380E comes with 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus, providing 186.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation ships with 16 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, delivering 256.0 GB/s. The memory clock rates differ as well: the Intel card runs at 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective), while the NVIDIA card runs at 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective). The NVIDIA part's larger memory capacity and wider bus give it a decisive advantage in memory-bound workloads and large dataset handling.

Clock behavior separates the two as well. The Arc A380E runs at a flat 2000 MHz for both base and boost, with no game clock specified. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a base clock of 1620 MHz and a boost clock of 2130 MHz. The NVIDIA part's boost behavior allows it to exceed its base clock by 510 MHz under load, while the Intel part appears locked at a single frequency. Pixel and texture rates reflect the underlying resource counts: the NVIDIA card achieves 102.2 GPixel/s and 187.4 GTexel/s, while the Intel card achieves 64.00 GPixel/s and 128.0 GTexel/s.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 2000 Ada Generation wins decisively in compute-heavy scenarios. Its FP32 throughput of 12.00 TFLOPS, combined with 88 tensor cores, makes it suitable for AI inference, scientific simulation, and rendering workloads that leverage tensor operations. The Passmark GPU Compute score of 7,834 and Geekbench OpenCL score of 78,074 confirm strong general compute performance. The 16 GB memory capacity and 256.0 GB/s bandwidth give it headroom for large models, high-resolution textures, and multi-application workflows. Its 63rd percentile ranking places it above the majority of GPUs in the database.

The RTX 2000 Ada Generation also wins in ray tracing scenarios due to its 22 ray tracing cores, compared to the Intel card's 8. The higher ROP count of 48 versus 32 gives it an advantage in pixel-heavy workloads, and the 2,816 shading units provide a substantial raw compute pool. The dual-slot cooling design and 70 W TDP indicate a card engineered for sustained professional workloads in workstation environments. Its four mini-DisplayPort 1.4a outputs support high-resolution multi-monitor setups.

The Arc A380E's advantages are narrower but still present. Its single-slot form factor and 254 mm length make it a compact option for space-constrained builds. The card uses no power connectors, drawing all power from the PCIe slot. Its 75 W TDP and 250 W suggested PSU requirement match the NVIDIA card's 70 W TDP and identical 250 W suggested PSU, so both cards fit similar power envelopes. The Intel card supports four DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, which provide a newer display interface standard than the NVIDIA card's mini-DisplayPort 1.4a. For users prioritizing the latest display connectivity, the Arc A380E holds an edge.

The Arc A380E's 50th percentile ranking indicates it performs at the median level of all GPUs in the database. This places it in a different category from the RTX 2000 Ada Generation's 63rd percentile. In practical terms, the Intel card suits basic graphics tasks, light gaming, and entry-level workstation duties, while the NVIDIA card handles professional rendering, compute, and AI workloads. The absence of benchmark scores for the Arc A380E in the database limits quantitative comparison, but the architectural specifications alone show a clear hierarchy.

FAQ

Q: How does the RTX 2000 Ada Generation compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The RTX 2000 Ada Generation averages 18,954 points. The NVIDIA Quadro K6000 averages 19,030, which is 0.4% higher. The AMD Radeon RX 6600 averages 19,036, also 0.4% higher. The NVIDIA Tesla K80 averages 18,866, 0.5% lower. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile averages 19,049, 0.5% higher.

Q: Which GPU has more memory bandwidth?

A: The RTX 2000 Ada Generation provides 256.0 GB/s over a 128-bit bus with 16 GB of GDDR6 memory. The Intel Arc A380E provides 186.0 GB/s over a 96-bit bus with 6 GB of GDDR6 memory.

Q: What are the FP32 performance figures for each card?

A: The RTX 2000 Ada Generation delivers 12.00 TFLOPS of FP32 performance. The Intel Arc A380E delivers 4.096 TFLOPS.

Q: Do both cards support the same DirectX version?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate at feature level 12_2. Both also support OpenGL 4.6 and Vulkan 1.4.

Q: What are the power requirements for these GPUs?

A: The Intel Arc A380E has a 75 W TDP and a 250 W suggested PSU. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation has a 70 W TDP and a 250 W suggested PSU. Neither card requires external power connectors.

Q: Which GPU has more shading units?

A: The RTX 2000 Ada Generation has 2,816 shading units. The Intel Arc A380E has 1,024 shading units.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ across nearly every specification category. The Intel Arc A380E uses a DG2-128 chip on a 6 nm process with 7,200 million transistors and a 157 mm² die. The NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada Generation uses an AD107 chip on a 5 nm process with 18,900 million transistors and a 159 mm² die. Transistor density measures 45.9 million per mm² for Intel and 118.9 million per mm² for NVIDIA.

Clock speeds differ in structure: the Arc A380E runs at 2000 MHz base and boost, while the RTX 2000 Ada Generation runs at 1620 MHz base and 2130 MHz boost. Memory clocks are 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective) for Intel and 2000 MHz (16 Gbps effective) for NVIDIA. Memory configurations differ: 6 GB GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus versus 16 GB GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus. Bandwidth measures 186.0 GB/s versus 256.0 GB/s.

Compute resources differ substantially: 1,024 shading units, 64 TMUs, 32 ROPs, and 8 ray tracing cores for Intel; 2,816 shading units, 88 TMUs, 48 ROPs, and 22 ray tracing cores for NVIDIA. The NVIDIA card also has 88 tensor cores, while the Intel card lists none. FP32 performance is 4.096 TFLOPS versus 12.00 TFLOPS. FP16 performance is 8.192 TFLOPS (2:1) versus 12.00 TFLOPS (1:1). Pixel rates are 64.00 GPixel/s versus 102.2 GPixel/s. Texture rates are 128.0 GTexel/s versus 187.4 GTexel/s.

Power and physical specifications differ as well. TDP is 75 W for Intel and 70 W for NVIDIA. Slot width is single-slot for Intel and dual-slot for NVIDIA. Neither card uses power connectors. Dimensions vary: the Intel card measures 254 mm in length, 127 mm in height, and 20 mm in width; the NVIDIA card measures 168 mm in length and 69 mm in height with no width listed. Display outputs differ: four DisplayPort 2.0 ports on the Intel card versus four mini-DisplayPort 1.4a ports on the NVIDIA card. The bus interface matches at PCIe 4.0 x8 for both.

Production status and release timing separate the products. The Arc A380E is end-of-life with a release date of 2024-03-31, a predecessor of Xe Graphics, and a successor of Battlemage. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation is active with a release date of 2024-02-11, a predecessor of Workstation Ampere, and a successor of Blackwell PRO W. The NVIDIA card has a launch MSRP of 649 USD.