Intel Arc A380E x2
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Arc A380E x2 GPU Core
Shader units and compute resources
The Intel Arc A380E x2 GPU core specifications define its raw processing power for graphics and compute workloads. Shading units (also called CUDA cores, stream processors, or execution units depending on manufacturer) handle the parallel calculations required for rendering. TMUs (Texture Mapping Units) process texture data, while ROPs (Render Output Units) handle final pixel output. Higher shader counts generally translate to better GPU benchmark performance, especially in demanding games and 3D applications.
A380E x2 Clock Speeds
GPU and memory frequencies
Clock speeds directly impact the Arc A380E x2's performance in GPU benchmarks and real-world gaming. The base clock represents the minimum guaranteed frequency, while the boost clock indicates peak performance under optimal thermal conditions. Memory clock speed affects texture loading and frame buffer operations. The Arc A380E x2 by Intel dynamically adjusts frequencies based on workload, temperature, and power limits to maximize performance while maintaining stability.
Intel's Arc A380E x2 Memory
VRAM capacity and bandwidth
VRAM (Video RAM) is dedicated memory for storing textures, frame buffers, and shader data. The Arc A380E x2's memory capacity determines how well it handles high-resolution textures and multiple displays. Memory bandwidth, measured in GB/s, affects how quickly data moves between the GPU and VRAM. Higher bandwidth improves performance in memory-intensive scenarios like 4K gaming. The memory bus width and type (GDDR6, GDDR6X, HBM) significantly influence overall GPU benchmark scores.
Arc A380E x2 by Intel Cache
On-chip cache hierarchy
On-chip cache provides ultra-fast data access for the A380E x2, reducing the need to fetch data from slower VRAM. L1 and L2 caches store frequently accessed data close to the compute units. AMD's Infinity Cache (L3) dramatically increases effective bandwidth, improving GPU benchmark performance without requiring wider memory buses. Larger cache sizes help maintain high frame rates in memory-bound scenarios and reduce power consumption by minimizing VRAM accesses.
A380E x2 Theoretical Performance
Compute and fill rates
Theoretical performance metrics provide a baseline for comparing the Intel Arc A380E x2 against other graphics cards. FP32 (single-precision) performance, measured in TFLOPS, indicates compute capability for gaming and general GPU workloads. FP64 (double-precision) matters for scientific computing. Pixel and texture fill rates determine how quickly the GPU can render complex scenes. While real-world GPU benchmark results depend on many factors, these specifications help predict relative performance levels.
Arc A380E x2 Ray Tracing & AI
Hardware acceleration features
The Intel Arc A380E x2 includes dedicated hardware for ray tracing and AI acceleration. RT cores handle real-time ray tracing calculations for realistic lighting, reflections, and shadows in supported games. Tensor cores (NVIDIA) or XMX cores (Intel) accelerate AI workloads including DLSS, FSR, and XeSS upscaling technologies. These features enable higher visual quality without proportional performance costs, making the A380E x2 capable of delivering both stunning graphics and smooth frame rates in modern titles.
Xe-HPG Architecture & Process
Manufacturing and design details
The Intel Arc A380E x2 is built on Intel's Xe-HPG architecture, which defines how the GPU processes graphics and compute workloads. The manufacturing process node affects power efficiency, thermal characteristics, and maximum clock speeds. Smaller process nodes pack more transistors into the same die area, enabling higher performance per watt. Understanding the architecture helps predict how the A380E x2 will perform in GPU benchmarks compared to previous generations.
Intel's Arc A380E x2 Power & Thermal
TDP and power requirements
Power specifications for the Intel Arc A380E x2 determine PSU requirements and thermal management needs. TDP (Thermal Design Power) indicates the heat output under typical loads, guiding cooler selection. Power connector requirements ensure adequate power delivery for stable operation during demanding GPU benchmarks. The suggested PSU wattage accounts for the entire system, not just the graphics card. Efficient power delivery enables the Arc A380E x2 to maintain boost clocks without throttling.
Arc A380E x2 by Intel Physical & Connectivity
Dimensions and outputs
Physical dimensions of the Intel Arc A380E x2 are critical for case compatibility. Card length, height, and slot width determine whether it fits in your chassis. The PCIe interface version affects bandwidth for communication with the CPU. Display outputs define monitor connectivity options, with modern cards supporting multiple high-resolution displays simultaneously. Verify these specifications against your case and motherboard before purchasing to ensure a proper fit.
Intel API Support
Graphics and compute APIs
API support determines which games and applications can fully utilize the Intel Arc A380E x2. DirectX 12 Ultimate enables advanced features like ray tracing and variable rate shading. Vulkan provides cross-platform graphics capabilities with low-level hardware access. OpenGL remains important for professional applications and older games. CUDA (NVIDIA) and OpenCL enable GPU compute for video editing, 3D rendering, and scientific applications. Higher API versions unlock newer graphical features in GPU benchmarks and games.
Arc A380E x2 Product Information
Release and pricing details
The Intel Arc A380E x2 is manufactured by Intel as part of their graphics card lineup. Release date and launch pricing provide context for comparing GPU benchmark results with competing products from the same era. Understanding the product lifecycle helps evaluate whether the Arc A380E x2 by Intel represents good value at current market prices. Predecessor and successor information aids in tracking generational improvements and planning future upgrades.
Arc A380E x2 Benchmark Scores
No benchmark data available for this GPU.
About Intel Arc A380E x2
The Intel Arc A380E x2 is a niche, specialized variant within Intel’s Alchemist generation, based on the DG2-128 chip built on TSMC’s 6 nm process. With no direct benchmark scores or nearest rivals listed in the data, its positioning must be derived from its absolute specifications and architectural features. The data indicates a 50th percentile standing among all GPUs, placing it in the middle of the performance spectrum, though this is a qualitative anchor rather than a comparative metric. This analysis interprets the provided hardware facts to establish its role in a system.
How It Compares
The FACT PACK does not include any `nearestRivals` entries or benchmark scores, so a direct performance comparison against specific competitor models is impossible. Instead, the comparison must be drawn from the GPU’s own architectural lineage and physical attributes. As an Alchemist (Arc 3) generation part, it sits below Intel’s higher-tier Arc 5 and Arc 7 offerings within the same generation, which are absent from the provided data. Its predecessor is listed as Xe Graphics, indicating a clear generational leap in dedicated performance, while its successor is Battlemage, marking this as a transitional product.
Within Intel’s own stack, the A380E x2 is defined by its dual-GPU configuration, a detail implied by the "x2" suffix, though the FACT PACK does not specify how the two chips interact. The single DG2-128 die itself is a small entry-level design, with a die size of 157 mm² and 7,200 million transistors. This places it in a class where efficiency and compactness are prioritized over raw throughput. The 50th percentile ranking against all GPUs suggests it is not a top-tier performer, but it is also not a bottom-of-the-barrel part; it occupies a middle ground that likely appeals to multi-GPU compute or specialized rendering tasks rather than mainstream gaming.
Without rival data, the only quantitative comparison available is against the broader GPU population via the `percentileVsAllGpus` field. A 50th percentile means half of all GPUs tracked in the database are faster and half are slower. This is a median position, indicating that the A380E x2 offers balanced, mid-range capability. In practical terms, this suggests it can handle 1080p gaming at medium settings and light creative workloads, but it will struggle with high-refresh-rate 1440p or 4K gaming.
Ray Tracing and Feature Set
The Arc A380E x2 is equipped with 8 dedicated ray tracing cores, a hallmark of Intel’s Xe-HPG architecture. These RT cores enable hardware-accelerated ray tracing, allowing for realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections in supported titles. The presence of these cores is significant because it brings real-time ray tracing to a lower-tier GPU segment, a feature that was previously reserved for higher-end hardware. However, the performance of these cores is tied to the overall compute throughput; with only 4.096 TFLOPS of FP32 performance, ray tracing workloads will be modest, likely requiring reduced resolution or quality settings to maintain playable frame rates.
The API support in the FACT PACK is comprehensive for modern graphics. It includes DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), which is the gold standard for current and upcoming games, enabling features like DirectX Raytracing (DXR), Variable Rate Shading (VRS), and Mesh Shaders. Vulkan 1.4 support ensures broad compatibility with cross-platform titles and professional applications, while OpenGL 4.6 covers legacy software and CAD workloads. This API set is future-proof for the current console generation and should handle all AAA releases for several years.
Notably, the FACT PACK lists `tensorCores: null`, meaning this GPU does not have dedicated tensor cores for AI acceleration. This is a critical distinction from rival architectures that heavily market AI-based features like DLSS. Without tensor cores, the A380E x2 cannot leverage AI upscaling technologies like Intel’s XeSS in its most efficient form. While XeSS can run on shader cores, the absence of dedicated hardware means AI-assisted performance enhancements will be less effective. The FP16 performance is 8.192 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, which can be used for some compute tasks, but it is not a substitute for tensor core functionality.
Memory Subsystem
The memory configuration is a key differentiator for the A380E x2. It features 6 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 96-bit bus, yielding a bandwidth of 186.0 GB/s. This is a modest memory capacity by modern standards, where 8 GB is often considered the minimum for high-end gaming. At 1080p, 6 GB is sufficient for most current games with high textures, but it may hit limitations in games that exceed 6 GB of VRAM usage, leading to texture pop-in or reduced performance. For 1440p, this capacity is a bottleneck, as many titles require more than 6 GB at that resolution.
The memory clock is listed at 1937 MHz, with an effective data rate of 15.5 Gbps. The 96-bit bus width is narrow, which is why the bandwidth sits at 186.0 GB/s. This is significantly lower than higher-tier GPUs that use 192-bit or 256-bit buses. The bandwidth is adequate for the GPU’s compute capability, but it will constrain performance in memory-intensive scenarios such as high-resolution textures, anti-aliasing, and compute workloads that frequently access VRAM. The pixel rate is 64.00 GPixel/s and the texture rate is 128.0 GTexel/s, which are consistent with a small GPU but will limit fill-rate-heavy tasks.
For multi-GPU configurations implied by the "x2" naming, the aggregate memory bandwidth would theoretically double to 372 GB/s across two GPUs, but this depends on software scaling and driver support, which is not detailed in the FACT PACK. The 6 GB per GPU configuration is unusual; it suggests the card is designed for compute tasks where each GPU handles a separate workload, rather than frame interleaving for gaming, where memory pooling is less effective.
Who Should Consider It
Based on the specifications, the Arc A380E x2 is suited for users who need a compact, single-slot GPU with moderate performance and a specific display output configuration. The 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs are a clear indicator of professional or enterprise use cases, such as digital signage, multi-monitor setups for trading floors, or video wall installations. For gaming, this is not a primary choice; the 6 GB VRAM and 186 GB/s bandwidth will limit it to 1080p with medium-to-high settings in older titles, while newer AAA games will require reduced settings to stay within memory limits.
The 50th percentile ranking confirms it is not a high-end gaming solution. Users with 4K displays or high-refresh-rate 1440p monitors should look elsewhere. However, for a secondary system, a home server dedicated to transcoding, or a lightweight CAD workstation, the A380E x2 offers a balance of features and size. The Xe-HPG architecture supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing, which is a bonus for creators who want to preview ray-traced renders in real-time, even if the final output is rendered on a CPU.
The lack of tensor cores means users who rely heavily on AI-based upscaling or denoising will not benefit from dedicated hardware acceleration. This makes the card less appealing for gamers who prioritize features like DLSS in rival cards. For professional users, the 8x mini-DP 2.0 outputs are the standout feature, allowing for a massive multi-display array without needing multiple GPUs. The single-slot design and 265 mm length make it compatible with most ATX cases and some smaller form factor builds, provided the 300 W PSU recommendation is met.
Benchmark Performance
The FACT PACK provides no benchmark scores, no average benchmark score, and no nearest rivals with deltaPct values. Consequently, a numerical analysis of performance relative to competitors is not possible. The only quantitative performance metric is the `percentileVsAllGpus` of 50, which is a relative standing among all GPUs in the database. This indicates that the A380E x2 is exactly average in the grand scheme of GPU performance. It is neither a performance outlier nor a laggard; it sits squarely in the middle of the distribution.
From the compute specifications, the FP32 performance is 4.096 TFLOPS, which is a theoretical peak. This number is low compared to modern mid-range GPUs that often exceed 10 TFLOPS, but it is sufficient for entry-level gaming and light compute. The FP16 performance doubles to 8.192 TFLOPS, which can be leveraged for certain workloads that support FP16 precision, such as some machine learning inference tasks, but again, the lack of tensor cores limits its efficiency in this domain.
The texture rate of 128.0 GTexel/s and pixel rate of 64.00 GPixel/s are derived from the 64 TMUs and 32 ROPs at a 2000 MHz clock. These rates will result in smooth performance at 1080p for less demanding games, but they will be a bottleneck for high-resolution gaming or games with heavy post-processing effects. The boost clock is equal to the base clock at 2000 MHz, indicating a fixed clock speed with no dynamic overclocking headroom, which simplifies thermal management but limits performance scaling.
Power and Cooling
The Arc A380E x2 has a TDP of 130 W, which is a modest power draw for a GPU. This allows for a single-slot cooling solution, as indicated by the slot width. The physical dimensions are 265 mm in length, 127 mm in height, and 20 mm in width, making it a long but thin card. The 20 mm width confirms a single-slot design, which is rare for modern GPUs and beneficial for dense multi-GPU systems.
The power is delivered via a single 6-pin power connector. This is a standard connection and should be compatible with most power supplies. Intel recommends a 300 W power supply for the system, which is a low requirement by today’s standards, making it easy to integrate into existing builds. The 6 nm process node from TSMC contributes to the efficiency of the 7,200 million transistors, allowing for this level of performance within a 130 W power envelope.
Cooling is managed within the single-slot form factor, which typically requires a blower-style cooler to exhaust hot air out of the case. The data does not specify the cooler type, but the physical constraints of a single-slot design necessitate an efficient cooling solution. The consistent 2000 MHz clock speed suggests that thermal throttling is not a major concern, as the card does not boost beyond this level. For users with multiple GPUs, the single-slot design and 130 W TDP allow for high-density configurations without overwhelming the case’s thermal capacity.
FAQ
Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the Arc A380E x2?
A: The memory bandwidth is 186.0 GB/s, derived from a 96-bit bus width and 6 GB of GDDR6 memory running at 15.5 Gbps effective speed.
Q: Does the Arc A380E x2 support hardware ray tracing?
A: Yes, it includes 8 dedicated ray tracing cores based on the Xe-HPG architecture, supporting DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2) for hardware-accelerated ray tracing.
Q: What is the recommended power supply requirement?
A: The suggested PSU is 300 W, and the card requires a single 6-pin power connector, with a TDP of 130 W.
Q: How many display outputs does it have, and what type?
A: It features 8x mini-DisplayPort 2.0 outputs, which is an unusually high count suited for multi-display professional setups.
Q: What is the GPU’s performance percentile compared to all other GPUs?
A: It sits at the 50th percentile, meaning it is exactly in the middle of the performance range for all GPUs tracked in the database.
Q: Does the Arc A380E x2 have tensor cores for AI workloads?
A: No, the FACT PACK lists tensor cores as null, so it lacks dedicated AI acceleration hardware, though it does have FP16 capability of 8.192 TFLOPS.
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