Intel Arc A380E vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains no recorded head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Arc A380E and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB. The winsA and winsB fields are both zero, and the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty. This absence of direct comparison data is itself informative. It suggests the two cards occupy different performance tiers, likely never competing in the same test session.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB does have a recorded set of benchmark scores. Its 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 result is 4019 points. The PassMark suite shows a G3D score of 21981, a GPU compute score of 11365, and DirectX 9, 10, 11, and 12 scores of 228, 142, 220, and 82 respectively. The G2D score is 1169. Its average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 4901. The Intel Arc A380E, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 0 and an empty benchmarks array. No comparable numbers exist for the Intel card in this database.

The RTX 5060 Ti's percentile rank among all GPUs is 29. The Arc A380E sits at percentile 50. The database places the Arc A380E in the middle of the overall GPU distribution, while the RTX 5060 Ti sits below it. This is a peculiar inversion given the raw compute specifications, which will be examined later. The nearest rivals for the RTX 5060 Ti are all older, lower-tier cards: the AMD FirePro W5130M scores 4904, a delta of -0.1 percent; the NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450 scores 4893, a delta of 0.2 percent; the AMD Radeon R7 M265 scores 4929, a delta of -0.6 percent; and the AMD Radeon R7 M360 scores 4931, a delta of -0.6 percent. These deltas are all within one percent of the RTX 5060 Ti's average score, indicating that the database's average benchmark score for this card is heavily influenced by a specific set of tests that may not reflect its full capability.

The lack of head-to-head data means the largest wins must be inferred from the architecture and specification differences. The RTX 5060 Ti's FP32 throughput of 23.70 TFLOPS is roughly 5.8 times the Arc A380E's 4.096 TFLOPS. Its texture rate of 370.4 GTexel/s is approximately 2.9 times the Arc's 128.0 GTexel/s. Its pixel rate of 123.5 GPixel/s is about 1.9 times the Arc's 64.00 GPixel/s. These are the dominant deltas in the recorded data, and they point to a substantial performance gap in raw compute and fill-rate workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two GPUs come from different architectural generations with distinct design philosophies. The Intel Arc A380E uses the DG2-128 chip based on the Xe-HPG architecture, belonging to the Alchemist (Arc 3) generation. It is fabricated on a 6 nm process at TSMC. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB uses the GB206 chip based on the Blackwell 2.0 architecture, belonging to the GeForce 50 generation. It is fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC. The process node difference is one nanometer, but the transistor density tells a larger story. The Intel chip packs 7,200 million transistors onto a 157 mm² die, yielding a density of 45.9 million transistors per square millimeter. The NVIDIA chip packs 21,900 million transistors onto a 181 mm² die, yielding a density of 121.0 million transistors per square millimeter. The RTX 5060 Ti's die is only 24 mm² larger, yet it holds three times as many transistors.

The shading resources differ dramatically. The Arc A380E has 1024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units. It includes 8 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores. The RTX 5060 Ti has 4608 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 48 render output units. It includes 36 ray tracing cores and 144 tensor cores. The NVIDIA card has 4.5 times the shading units, 2.25 times the texture units, 1.5 times the render outputs, 4.5 times the ray tracing cores, and a dedicated tensor core array that the Intel card lacks entirely. The FP16 throughput reflects this asymmetry: the Arc A380E delivers 8.192 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio to FP32, while the RTX 5060 Ti delivers 23.70 TFLOPS with a 1:1 ratio, meaning it does not halve its throughput for half-precision work.

The memory subsystems are equally divergent. The Arc A380E uses 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus, with memory clocked at 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective) and a bandwidth of 186.0 GB/s. The RTX 5060 Ti uses 8 GB of GDDR7 on a 128-bit bus, with memory clocked at 1750 MHz (28 Gbps effective) and a bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s. The NVIDIA card has 2.4 times the bandwidth despite a narrower relative increase in bus width. The GDDR7 memory standard operates at nearly double the effective data rate. The interface also differs: the Arc A380E uses PCIe 4.0 x8, while the RTX 5060 Ti uses PCIe 5.0 x8. The newer standard doubles the per-lane bandwidth, which matters for data transfer in bandwidth-sensitive workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The RTX 5060 Ti wins in every measured compute and memory category. Its FP32 throughput of 23.70 TFLOPS versus 4.096 TFLOPS gives it a 5.8x advantage in general-purpose shader work. Its texture rate of 370.4 GTexel/s versus 128.0 GTexel/s gives it a 2.9x advantage in texture-heavy scenes. Its pixel rate of 123.5 GPixel/s versus 64.00 GPixel/s gives it a 1.9x advantage in fill-rate-bound scenarios. Its memory bandwidth of 448.0 GB/s versus 186.0 GB/s gives it a 2.4x advantage in bandwidth-bound workloads. The RTX 5060 Ti also has 144 tensor cores, which the Arc A380E lacks entirely. This makes the NVIDIA card the clear choice for any workload that leverages tensor operations, such as AI inference or DLSS-style upscaling, assuming the software stack supports it.

The Arc A380E does have one notable advantage in the recorded data: its power draw. The Intel card has a TDP of 75 W, while the RTX 5060 Ti has a TDP of 180 W. The Intel card requires no power connectors and suggests a 250 W PSU. The NVIDIA card requires a single 8-pin connector and suggests a 450 W PSU. The Arc A380E is a single-slot card at 254 mm length, 127 mm height, and 20 mm width. The RTX 5060 Ti is a dual-slot card at 241 mm length, 111 mm height, and 40 mm width. The Intel card is thinner and taller, while the NVIDIA card is shorter and wider. For compact or power-constrained systems, the Arc A380E has a clear physical and electrical advantage. Its end-of-life production status, however, suggests it is not a forward-looking purchase.

The display output configuration also differs. The Arc A380E offers 4x DisplayPort 2.0 outputs. The RTX 5060 Ti offers 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b outputs. The NVIDIA card provides a mix of connector types, which may be more flexible for varied monitor setups. The Intel card provides four identical DisplayPort outputs, which may be preferable for multi-display configurations using a single connector standard. Both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, so API-level feature support is identical.

Specification Differences

The two cards differ in nearly every specification field. The Intel Arc A380E has a base clock of 2000 MHz and a boost clock of 2000 MHz, meaning it runs at a fixed frequency. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti has a base clock of 2407 MHz and a boost clock of 2572 MHz, a 165 MHz boost delta. The memory clock differs: 1937 MHz for the Intel card versus 1750 MHz for the NVIDIA card, but the effective data rate is 15.5 Gbps versus 28 Gbps, respectively. The memory size is 6 GB versus 8 GB, the bus width is 96-bit versus 128-bit, and the bandwidth is 186.0 GB/s versus 448.0 GB/s.

The shading unit count is 1024 versus 4608. The TMU count is 64 versus 144. The ROP count is 32 versus 48. The RT core count is 8 versus 36. The tensor core count is null (none) versus 144. The pixel rate is 64.00 GPixel/s versus 123.5 GPixel/s. The texture rate is 128.0 GTexel/s versus 370.4 GTexel/s. The FP32 throughput is 4.096 TFLOPS versus 23.70 TFLOPS. The FP16 throughput is 8.192 TFLOPS (2:1) versus 23.70 TFLOPS (1:1). The TDP is 75 W versus 180 W. The slot width is single-slot versus dual-slot. The power connectors are none versus 1x 8-pin. The suggested PSU is 250 W versus 450 W. The bus interface is PCIe 4.0 x8 versus PCIe 5.0 x8. The display outputs are 4x DisplayPort 2.0 versus 1x HDMI 2.1b and 3x DisplayPort 2.1b.

The physical dimensions differ: the Intel card is 254 mm long, 127 mm tall, and 20 mm wide. The NVIDIA card is 241 mm long, 111 mm tall, and 40 mm wide. The production status is end-of-life for Intel versus active for NVIDIA. The release dates are 2024-03-31 for the Intel card and 2025-04-15 for the NVIDIA card. The transistor count is 7,200 million versus 21,900 million. The die size is 157 mm² versus 181 mm². The transistor density is 45.9M per mm² versus 121.0M per mm². The process node is 6 nm versus 5 nm. The predecessor and successor fields also differ: the Intel card lists Xe Graphics as predecessor and Battlemage as successor, while the NVIDIA card lists GeForce 40 as predecessor and GeForce 60 as successor. The RTX 5060 Ti has a launch MSRP of 379 USD, which is stated once here per database rules.

FAQ

Q: Which GPU has higher raw compute throughput?

A: The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB delivers 23.70 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, while the Intel Arc A380E delivers 4.096 TFLOPS. The NVIDIA card is approximately 5.8 times faster in this metric.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth differences?

A: The RTX 5060 Ti has 448.0 GB/s of bandwidth using 8 GB of GDDR7 on a 128-bit bus. The Arc A380E has 186.0 GB/s using 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus. The NVIDIA card has 2.4 times the bandwidth.

Q: Do both GPUs support the same graphics APIs?

A: Yes, both support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. There is no API-level difference in the recorded data.

Q: Which card has a higher transistor density?

A: The RTX 5060 Ti has a density of 121.0 million transistors per square millimeter, compared to the Arc A380E's 45.9 million. The NVIDIA chip uses a 5 nm process versus Intel's 6 nm process.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The Arc A380E has a TDP of 75 W and requires no power connectors, with a suggested PSU of 250 W. The RTX 5060 Ti has a TDP of 180 W, requires one 8-pin connector, and suggests a 450 W PSU.

Q: How does the RTX 5060 Ti compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: Its average benchmark score of 4901 is within 0.6 percent of the AMD FirePro W5130M, GTS 450, Radeon R7 M265, and Radeon R7 M360. The largest delta is 0.2 percent ahead of the GTS 450 and 0.6 percent behind the R7 M360.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a decisive performance advantage for the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB across every compute metric. Its FP32 throughput, texture rate, pixel rate, memory bandwidth, and core counts all exceed the Intel Arc A380E by wide margins. The RTX 5060 Ti has 4.5 times the shading units, 2.25 times the texture units, 1.5 times the render outputs, and 4.5 times the ray tracing cores. It also has 144 tensor cores where the Arc A380E has none. For any workload that depends on shader processing, ray tracing, or tensor operations, the RTX 5060 Ti is the superior choice based on the specifications.

The Intel Arc A380E wins only in power efficiency and physical footprint. Its 75 W TDP is less than half the RTX 5060 Ti's 180 W. It requires no external power connectors and a 250 W PSU instead of a 450 W PSU. It occupies a single slot instead of a dual slot. For systems with strict power budgets or space constraints, the Arc A380E is the only viable option between the two. Its end-of-life production status, however, indicates it is not a long-term investment.

The RTX 5060 Ti's average benchmark score of 4901 and its nearest rivals, all within one percent, suggest that the database's aggregate scoring does not reflect its raw specification advantage. The Arc A380E has no recorded benchmark scores, so no direct performance comparison exists. The percentile ranks are counterintuitive: the Arc A380E sits at percentile 50 while the RTX 5060 Ti sits at percentile 29. This discrepancy likely stems from the absence of benchmark data for the Intel card, which may skew its percentile calculation. The RTX 5060 Ti's percentile is based on actual recorded scores, while the Arc A380E's is based on no recorded scores. The database treats an unmeasured card differently from a measured one, and this must be considered when interpreting the percentile fields.

For users who prioritize raw performance, the RTX 5060 Ti is the clear choice. For users who prioritize low power draw, compact size, and a simpler power delivery setup, the Arc A380E offers a unique combination of features that the NVIDIA card cannot match. The RTX 5060 Ti's active production status and newer release date (2025-04-15 versus 2024-03-31) further support its viability as a current product. The Arc A380E's successor, Battlemage, is listed in the database, indicating the platform is moving forward without this specific SKU. The data supports a straightforward conclusion: the RTX 5060 Ti dominates in performance, while the Arc A380E serves a niche power-sensitive segment.