Intel Arc A380E x2 vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark scores for the Intel Arc A380E x2 versus the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. The Intel Arc A380E x2 has no recorded benchmark entries, an average benchmark score of 0, and a percentile ranking of 50 among all GPUs. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060, by contrast, has a full suite of recorded scores across ten different tests, an average benchmark score of 17,639, and a percentile ranking of 61.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 delivers a PassMark G3D score of 19,545, which is its strongest overall graphics result in the database. Its PassMark G2D score is 1,037, and its PassMark GPU Compute score is 9,213. In synthetic compute workloads, the Geekbench OpenCL score reaches 95,057, while the Geekbench Vulkan score is 48,643. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 test returns a score of 2,302. The PassMark DirectX API suite shows a DirectX 9 score of 236, a DirectX 11 score of 175, a DirectX 10 score of 103, and a DirectX 12 score of 76.

Because the Intel side has zero recorded benchmark scores, there are no direct wins for the Arc A380E x2 in this comparison. Every measurable performance category belongs to the RTX 4060. The nearest rivals for the RTX 4060 in the database are AMD Radeon HD 7790 with an average score of 17,666 and a delta of -0.2%, AMD Radeon 780M with an average score of 17,588 and a delta of 0.3%, AMD Radeon Pro 560 with an average score of 17,551 and a delta of 0.5%, and AMD Radeon Pro 460 with an average score of 17,509 and a delta of 0.7%. This places the RTX 4060 within a tight cluster of comparable GPUs, slightly behind the HD 7790 but ahead of the other three by small margins.

The RTX 4060 shows a clear strength in compute-heavy workloads. Its Geekbench OpenCL result of 95,057 is roughly double its Vulkan result of 48,643, indicating OpenCL is the more favorable API for this GPU in synthetic compute tests. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,302 represents the modern DirectX 12 workload, while the older PassMark DirectX 12 test only reaches 76, a much lower figure that reflects the different methodology between these benchmarks.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a decisive outcome in favor of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. The Intel Arc A380E x2 has no benchmark scores in the database, making direct comparison impossible on measured performance. The RTX 4060 has ten recorded scores across multiple benchmark suites, an average score of 17,639, and a 61st percentile ranking among all GPUs. The Arc A380E x2 sits at the 50th percentile, but that ranking is based on no actual measured data.

For any workload represented in the database, the RTX 4060 is the only option with verified results. The Arc A380E x2 cannot be evaluated on the basis of benchmarks because none exist. The RTX 4060 sits close to its nearest rivals in average score, with the AMD Radeon HD 7790 marginally ahead by 0.2%, the AMD Radeon 780M behind by 0.3%, and the AMD Radeon Pro 560 and Pro 460 behind by 0.5% and 0.7% respectively. This indicates the RTX 4060 produces results in line with those established GPUs.

Users requiring a GPU with documented performance should select the RTX 4060. Those considering the Arc A380E x2 must rely on its specifications alone, as no benchmark data exists to support any performance claim. The RTX 4060 also has a higher percentile ranking, 61 versus 50, though the Intel card's percentile is not derived from any test scores.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different manufacturers and architectures. The Intel Arc A380E x2 uses the DG2-128 chip built on the Xe-HPG architecture, belonging to the Alchemist generation of Arc 3 products. It is fabricated by TSMC on a 6 nm process with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 45.9 million per mm². The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 uses the AD107 chip built on the Ada Lovelace architecture, from the GeForce 40 series. It is also fabricated by TSMC but on a 5 nm process, with 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 118.9 million per mm².

The RTX 4060 packs more than double the transistor count onto a similar die size, resulting in a much higher transistor density. The Arc A380E x2 has 1,024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, 32 render output units, and 8 ray tracing cores. The RTX 4060 has 3,072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, 48 render output units, 24 ray tracing cores, and 96 tensor cores. The Intel GPU has no tensor cores listed.

Clock speeds differ substantially. The Arc A380E x2 has a base and boost clock of 2000 MHz for both, while the RTX 4060 has a base clock of 1830 MHz and a boost clock of 2460 MHz. The RTX 4060 boosts significantly higher, while the Intel card runs at a constant frequency. Memory clocks also differ, with the Intel card at 1937 MHz for 15.5 Gbps effective, and the RTX 4060 at 2125 MHz for 17 Gbps effective.

Memory configurations are different as well. The Arc A380E x2 has 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus, yielding 186.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus, yielding 272.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The NVIDIA card delivers substantially more memory capacity and bandwidth.

Theoretical compute rates show a wide gap. The Arc A380E x2 delivers 4.096 TFLOPS FP32 and 8.192 TFLOPS FP16 with a 2:1 ratio. The RTX 4060 delivers 15.11 TFLOPS FP32 and 15.11 TFLOPS FP16 with a 1:1 ratio. Pixel rate for the Intel card is 64.00 GPixel/s, and texture rate is 128.0 GTexel/s. The RTX 4060 has a pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and a texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s, both roughly double the Intel figures.

Power and physical characteristics also differ. The Arc A380E x2 has a TDP of 130 W and is a single-slot card with a 1x 6-pin connector, a suggested PSU of 300 W, and dimensions of 265 mm length, 127 mm height, and 20 mm width. The RTX 4060 has a TDP of 115 W and is a dual-slot card with a 1x 12-pin connector, a suggested PSU of 300 W, and dimensions of 240 mm length, 111 mm height, and 40 mm width. The Intel card is longer and thinner, while the NVIDIA card is shorter and thicker.

Display outputs differ significantly. The Arc A380E x2 has 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, while the RTX 4060 has 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. The RTX 4060 was released on 2023-05-17 with a launch MSRP of 299 USD, while the Arc A380E x2 was released on 2024-03-31 with no launch MSRP recorded. Both are end-of-life products, with the Intel card succeeding Xe Graphics and preceding Battlemage, and the NVIDIA card succeeding GeForce 30 and preceding GeForce 50.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has a higher benchmark score in the database?

A: Only the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has recorded benchmark scores. Its average benchmark score is 17,639, and its PassMark G3D score is 19,545. The Intel Arc A380E x2 has no benchmark entries and an average score of 0.

Q: How does the RTX 4060 compare to its nearest rivals in average score?

A: The RTX 4060 has an average score of 17,639. It is 0.2% behind the AMD Radeon HD 7790 (17,666), and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Radeon 780M (17,588), 0.5% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 560 (17,551), and 0.7% ahead of the AMD Radeon Pro 460 (17,509).

Q: What is the transistor and die size difference between the two GPUs?

A: The Intel Arc A380E x2 has 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die with a density of 45.9 million per mm². The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has 18,900 million transistors on a 159 mm² die with a density of 118.9 million per mm².

Q: How do the memory specifications compare?

A: The Arc A380E x2 has 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus with 186.0 GB/s bandwidth. The RTX 4060 has 8 GB of GDDR6 on a 128-bit bus with 272.0 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What are the FP32 compute capabilities of each GPU?

A: The Arc A380E x2 delivers 4.096 TFLOPS FP32. The RTX 4060 delivers 15.11 TFLOPS FP32, which is more than 3.5 times higher based on the recorded figures.

Q: What is the TDP of each card?

A: The Intel Arc A380E x2 has a TDP of 130 W. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 has a TDP of 115 W.

Where Each One Wins

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 wins in every measurable benchmark category because the Intel Arc A380E x2 has no recorded scores. The RTX 4060 shows its strongest results in the PassMark G3D test with a score of 19,545, followed by Geekbench OpenCL at 95,057 and Geekbench Vulkan at 48,643. These three tests cover both general graphics performance and compute API performance. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2,302 provides a modern DirectX 12 workload result. The PassMark GPU Compute score of 9,213 indicates the card handles compute tasks effectively.

The RTX 4060 also wins on architectural specifications that translate to performance advantages. Its 3,072 shading units, 96 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units are all higher than the Intel card's 1,024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units. The RTX 4060 has 24 ray tracing cores and 96 tensor cores, while the Intel card has only 8 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores. The higher boost clock of 2460 MHz versus 2000 MHz, the larger 8 GB memory capacity versus 6 GB, and the wider 128-bit bus versus 96-bit all favor the RTX 4060.

The RTX 4060 delivers 15.11 TFLOPS FP32, which is substantially higher than the Arc A380E x2's 4.096 TFLOPS FP32. Its pixel rate of 118.1 GPixel/s and texture rate of 236.2 GTexel/s both exceed the Intel card's 64.00 GPixel/s and 128.0 GTexel/s. The RTX 4060 achieves these higher performance figures with a lower TDP of 115 W versus 130 W for the Intel card.

The Intel Arc A380E x2 has no recorded wins in any category. Its only advantages appear in physical and connectivity specifications. It is a single-slot card with a 20 mm width, while the RTX 4060 is a dual-slot card with a 40 mm width. The Intel card offers 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, which is more display outputs than the RTX 4060's 1x HDMI 2.1 and 3x DisplayPort 1.4a. The Intel card also has a lower base clock of 2000 MHz, but that is not a performance advantage, it simply means the card runs at a constant frequency without boost variation. Neither card has a benchmark advantage for the Intel side, so the use-case split is entirely one-sided based on the recorded data.