The first gaming evaluations of the Intel Arc A380 graphics card surfaced online. Right now it is available only in China, where enthusiasts can purchase it openly. Independent testers have already shared their findings, and Intel has also published official measurements. The reported results appear to diverge from one another.
Game tests from enthusiasts
Chinese enthusiasts conducted tests on a Gunnir-based card build. The hardware setup included an Intel Core i5-12400, an ASUS B660M motherboard, 16 GB of RAM, a 1 TB solid-state drive, and Windows 11. In six titles running at 1080p, League of Legends, GTA V, PUBG, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Forza Horizon 5, and Red Dead Redemption 2, the Arc A380 consistently trailed behind the GTX 1650, RX 6400, RX 6500 XT, and RTX 3050. The outcomes suggest that this entry-level card struggles to match competing options in these titles at the tested settings.
Tests in enthusiast benchmarks
In synthetic benchmarks and workloads that stress the GPU differently, the Arc A380 demonstrates a stronger performance. Interpreting these numbers with care is wise, as drivers and architectural nuances can influence results. Still, in many test scenarios the card shows advantages over the RX 6500 XT, highlighting a mixed picture where synthetic tests may not translate directly to real-world gaming in every title.
Tests from Intel in games
Intel did not skip home testing, and the company reports results that align more closely with the RX 6400 when run under typical consumer conditions. Official testing indicates comparable performance to a mid-range rival and reinforces the sense that outcomes can vary by title and configuration. At the same time, the Arc A380 is stated to be broadly compatible with three generations of Intel Core processors. It can run on AMD platforms too, but performance may dip. In a test with a Ryzen 5 5600, a noticeable average decline of about 17 percent was observed.
Intel testing in benchmarks
Across synthetic benchmarks and real-world gaming tests, the results mirror the mixed story from enthusiasts. The Arc A380 handles synthetic workloads well, but gaming results fluctuate depending on the game and settings. This inconsistency keeps its standing in a gray area rather than a clear league leader.
The card relies on a DG2-128 GPU with eight Xe cores and 1024 shader units, paired with a 96-bit memory bus. It carries 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, operating at an effective frequency around 15.5 GHz. The board’s typical power draw does not exceed 75 watts, framing it as a modest, energy-conscious option in the current lineup.
Source: VG Times