Intel Arc A380E x2 vs NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the Intel Arc A380E x2 does not include any benchmark scores, while the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation has a complete benchmark profile. This makes a direct score-for-score comparison impossible for the Intel part. However, the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation's measured performance can be positioned against its nearest rivals in the database.

The RTX 5880 Ada Generation achieves an average benchmark score of 45,972. This places it at the 85th percentile among all GPUs in the database. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA RTX A2000, scores 46,043, which is 0.2% higher. The gap is negligible. The Intel Arc A730M trails by 0.8% with a score of 45,592. The AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT sits 1.3% behind at 45,384, and the AMD Radeon RX 5600M leads by 1.4% with 46,601.

The RTX 5880 Ada Generation's individual benchmark results show a wide spread across test types. In Geekbench OpenCL, it scores 326,898. Passmark G3D returns 25,096, while Passmark GPU Compute shows 14,208. Legacy DirectX tests produce lower scores: Passmark DirectX 9 yields 335, DirectX 10 yields 167, and DirectX 11 yields 228. DirectX 12 scores 70. The 2D graphics test records 777.

The Intel Arc A380E x2 has no recorded scores in the database, so no wins can be attributed to it. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation holds all measurable benchmark data. The Intel part's percentile ranking of 50 indicates mid-pack positioning, but no benchmark numbers support a direct head-to-head comparison. The database shows a clear asymmetry: one GPU has full performance records, the other has none.

FAQ

Q: How does the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation compare to its closest rival in the database?

A: The RTX 5880 Ada Generation averages 45,972 points. The NVIDIA RTX A2000 scores 46,043, which is 0.2% higher. The difference is within measurement noise. The AMD Radeon RX 5600M is 1.4% ahead, the Intel Arc A730M is 0.8% behind, and the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT is 1.3% behind.

Q: What is the RTX 5880 Ada Generation's percentile ranking?

A: The RTX 5880 Ada Generation sits at the 85th percentile among all GPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 45,972.

Q: Does the Intel Arc A380E x2 have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The Intel Arc A380E x2 has an empty benchmark array. Its percentile versus all GPUs is 50, but no measured scores are recorded. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation has eight recorded benchmark results.

Q: Which benchmark test gives the RTX 5880 Ada Generation its highest score?

A: Geekbench OpenCL returns 326,898, the highest single-test result. Passmark G3D follows at 25,096, and Passmark GPU Compute records 14,208.

Q: How far ahead is the RTX 5880 Ada Generation from the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT?

A: The RTX 5880 Ada Generation averages 45,972, while the AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT averages 45,384. The RTX 5880 Ada Generation leads by 1.3%.

Q: What do the DirectX benchmark scores show for the RTX 5880 Ada Generation?

A: Passmark DirectX 9 scores 335, DirectX 10 scores 167, DirectX 11 scores 228, and DirectX 12 scores 70. These are legacy API tests and are far lower than the compute-oriented results.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Arc A380E x2 uses the DG2-128 chip built on Intel's Xe-HPG architecture. The process node is 6 nm at TSMC. The chip contains 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die, giving a transistor density of 45.9 million per mm². It belongs to the Alchemist (Arc 3) generation.

The NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation uses the AD102 chip on the Ada Lovelace architecture. The process node is 5 nm at TSMC. The chip contains 76,300 million transistors on a 609 mm² die, which yields a transistor density of 125.3 million per mm². It belongs to the Workstation Ada (x000A) generation.

The Intel part has 1,024 shading units, 64 texture mapping units, and 32 render output units. It includes 8 ray tracing cores and no tensor cores. The NVIDIA part has 14,080 shading units, 440 texture mapping units, and 176 render output units. It includes 110 ray tracing cores and 440 tensor cores.

The Intel Arc A380E x2 is a single-slot card using one 6-pin power connector, with a suggested power supply of 300 W. The NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation is a dual-slot card using one 16-pin power connector, with a suggested power supply of 600 W. The NVIDIA card has a 285 W TDP, while the Intel card has a 130 W TDP.

Both GPUs support DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4. Display outputs differ: the Intel card provides 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0, while the NVIDIA card provides 4x DisplayPort 1.4a.

The production status differs. The Intel Arc A380E x2 is end-of-life, with its predecessor listed as Xe Graphics and its successor as Battlemage. The NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation is active, with its predecessor as Workstation Ampere and its successor as Blackwell PRO W.

Specification Differences

The memory configurations diverge sharply. The Intel Arc A380E x2 has 6 GB of GDDR6 on a 96-bit bus, delivering 186.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation has 48 GB of GDDR6 on a 384-bit bus, delivering 864.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The NVIDIA card offers eight times the memory capacity and more than four times the bandwidth.

Clock speeds show different strategies. The Intel card runs at a flat 2000 MHz for both base and boost. The NVIDIA card has a 975 MHz base clock and a 2460 MHz boost clock, a much larger boost range. Memory clocks also differ: 1937 MHz (15.5 Gbps effective) for Intel versus 2250 MHz (18 Gbps effective) for NVIDIA.

Compute throughput favors NVIDIA decisively. The Intel card delivers 4.096 TFLOPS FP32 and 8.192 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1 ratio). The NVIDIA card delivers 69.27 TFLOPS FP32 and 69.27 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1 ratio). The NVIDIA card is roughly 17 times higher in FP32 and more than 8 times higher in FP16.

Pixel and texture rates follow the same pattern. The Intel card achieves 64.00 GPixel/s and 128.0 GTexel/s. The NVIDIA card achieves 433.0 GPixel/s and 1,082.4 GTexel/s.

The bus interface differs: PCIe 4.0 x8 for Intel versus PCIe 4.0 x16 for NVIDIA. Physical dimensions also differ. The Intel card is 265 mm long, 127 mm high, and 20 mm wide. The NVIDIA card is 267 mm long and 112 mm high, with no width listed.

The Intel memory clock is 1937 MHz, the base clock is 2000 MHz, and the boost clock is 2000 MHz. The NVIDIA base clock is 975 MHz, boost is 2460 MHz, and memory clock is 2250 MHz. The release dates differ: the Intel card was released on March 31, 2024, and the NVIDIA card on January 4, 2024.

The Intel card has 8 ray tracing cores, while the NVIDIA card has 110. The NVIDIA card has 440 tensor cores, while the Intel card has none. The shading unit count is 1,024 versus 14,080. The TMU count is 64 versus 440. The ROP count is 32 versus 176.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split. The NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark scores, and those scores place it at the 85th percentile. Its average score of 45,972 puts it within 1.4% of its closest rivals, all of which are within a narrow band. The Intel Arc A380E x2 has no benchmark data, so its measured performance cannot be established.

For compute-heavy workloads, the NVIDIA card's 69.27 TFLOPS FP32 and 69.27 TFLOPS FP16 (1:1) dwarf the Intel card's 4.096 TFLOPS FP32 and 8.192 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1). The 48 GB memory capacity and 864.0 GB/s bandwidth give the NVIDIA card a substantial advantage for large datasets. The 440 tensor cores and 110 ray tracing cores add capabilities the Intel card lacks entirely.

The Intel Arc A380E x2 does have advantages in specific areas. Its 2000 MHz base and boost clocks are higher than the NVIDIA base clock of 975 MHz. Its 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs support more displays than the NVIDIA card's 4x DisplayPort 1.4a. Its 130 W TDP and single-slot form factor make it a lower-power, space-efficient option. Its 300 W suggested power supply is half the NVIDIA card's 600 W requirement.

The Intel card is end-of-life, while the NVIDIA card is active. The NVIDIA card's predecessor and successor are both workstation-class families, indicating a continuous product line. The Intel card's successor, Battlemage, suggests a generational shift rather than an ongoing refresh.

The database shows the NVIDIA RTX 5880 Ada Generation as the measurably superior GPU across every recorded performance metric. The Intel Arc A380E x2 offers a smaller footprint, lower power draw, and more display outputs, but no benchmark evidence supports a performance comparison. Users requiring confirmed compute performance should select the NVIDIA card. Users prioritizing low power consumption, single-slot installation, or multiple DisplayPort 2.0 outputs may consider the Intel card, but its end-of-life status and absent benchmark data limit confidence in its capabilities.