Arc A380 vs Quadro RTX A6000

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared Quadro RTX A6000 with Arc A380, including specs and performance data.

RTX A6000
2020
48 GB GDDR6, 300 Watt
56.31
+261%

RTX A6000 outperforms Arc A380 by a whopping 261% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking40336
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation11.3143.85
Power efficiency13.4314.87
ArchitectureAmpere (2020−2024)Generation 12.7 (2022−2023)
GPU code nameGA102DG2-128
Market segmentWorkstationDesktop
Release date5 October 2020 (4 years ago)14 June 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$4,649 $149

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

Arc A380 has 288% better value for money than RTX A6000.

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores107521024
Core clock speed1410 MHz2000 MHz
Boost clock speed1800 MHz2050 MHz
Number of transistors28,300 million7,200 million
Manufacturing process technology8 nm6 nm
Power consumption (TDP)300 Watt75 Watt
Texture fill rate604.8131.2
Floating-point processing power38.71 TFLOPS4.198 TFLOPS
ROPs11232
TMUs33664
Tensor Cores336128
Ray Tracing Cores848

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
Length267 mm222 mm
Width2-slot2-slot
Supplementary power connectors8-pin EPS1x 8-pin

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount48 GB6 GB
Memory bus width384 Bit96 Bit
Memory clock speed2000 MHz1937 MHz
Memory bandwidth768.0 GB/s186.0 GB/s
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display Connectors4x DisplayPort 1.4a1x HDMI 2.1, 3x DisplayPort 2.0
HDMI-+

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 Ultimate (12_2)
Shader Model6.76.6
OpenGL4.64.6
OpenCL3.03.0
Vulkan1.31.3
CUDA8.6-

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

RTX A6000 56.31
+261%
Arc A380 15.58

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

RTX A6000 22503
+261%
Arc A380 6225

3DMark 11 Performance GPU

3DMark 11 is an obsolete DirectX 11 benchmark by Futuremark. It used four tests based on two scenes, one being few submarines exploring the submerged wreck of a sunken ship, the other is an abandoned temple deep in the jungle. All the tests are heavy with volumetric lighting and tessellation, and despite being done in 1280x720 resolution, are relatively taxing. Discontinued in January 2020, 3DMark 11 is now superseded by Time Spy.

RTX A6000 50957
+267%
Arc A380 13892

3DMark Vantage Performance

3DMark Vantage is an outdated DirectX 10 benchmark using 1280x1024 screen resolution. It taxes the graphics card with two scenes, one depicting a girl escaping some militarized base located within a sea cave, the other displaying a space fleet attack on a defenseless planet. It was discontinued in April 2017, and Time Spy benchmark is now recommended to be used instead.

RTX A6000 89510
+65.8%
Arc A380 53979

3DMark Fire Strike Graphics

Fire Strike is a DirectX 11 benchmark for gaming PCs. It features two separate tests displaying a fight between a humanoid and a fiery creature made of lava. Using 1920x1080 resolution, Fire Strike shows off some realistic graphics and is quite taxing on hardware.

RTX A6000 27511
+170%
Arc A380 10174

3DMark Cloud Gate GPU

Cloud Gate is an outdated DirectX 11 feature level 10 benchmark that was used for home PCs and basic notebooks. It displays a few scenes of some weird space teleportation device launching spaceships into unknown, using fixed resolution of 1280x720. Just like Ice Storm benchmark, it has been discontinued in January 2020 and replaced by 3DMark Night Raid.

RTX A6000 113167
+86.1%
Arc A380 60804

3DMark Ice Storm GPU

Ice Storm Graphics is an obsolete benchmark, part of 3DMark suite. Ice Storm was used to measure entry level laptops and Windows-based tablets performance. It utilizes DirectX 11 feature level 9 to display a battle between two space fleets near a frozen planet in 1280x720 resolution. Discontinued in January 2020, it is now superseded by 3DMark Night Raid.

RTX A6000 494750
+6%
Arc A380 466666

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD175
+272%
47
−272%
1440p129
+269%
35−40
−269%
4K114
+280%
30−35
−280%

Cost per frame, $

1080p26.57
−738%
3.17
+738%
1440p36.04
−747%
4.26
+747%
4K40.78
−721%
4.97
+721%
  • Arc A380 has 738% lower cost per frame in 1080p
  • Arc A380 has 747% lower cost per frame in 1440p
  • Arc A380 has 721% lower cost per frame in 4K

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2 130−140
+187%
47
−187%
Cyberpunk 2077 130−140
+277%
35−40
−277%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5 110−120
+125%
50−55
−125%
Counter-Strike 2 130−140
+265%
37
−265%
Cyberpunk 2077 130−140
+277%
35−40
−277%
Forza Horizon 4 300
+219%
94
−219%
Forza Horizon 5 140−150
+244%
40−45
−244%
Metro Exodus 66
+4.8%
63
−4.8%
Red Dead Redemption 2 100−110
+174%
35−40
−174%
Valorant 260−270
+303%
65−70
−303%

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5 110−120
+125%
50−55
−125%
Counter-Strike 2 130−140
+335%
31
−335%
Cyberpunk 2077 130−140
+277%
35−40
−277%
Dota 2 132
+300%
33
−300%
Far Cry 5 78
+21.9%
64
−21.9%
Fortnite 230−240
+160%
85−90
−160%
Forza Horizon 4 293
+266%
80
−266%
Forza Horizon 5 140−150
+244%
40−45
−244%
Grand Theft Auto V 128
+288%
33
−288%
Metro Exodus 78
+77.3%
44
−77.3%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 210−220
+87%
110−120
−87%
Red Dead Redemption 2 100−110
+174%
35−40
−174%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 170−180
+248%
50−55
−248%
Valorant 260−270
+303%
65−70
−303%
World of Tanks 270−280
+36.8%
200−210
−36.8%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 110−120
+125%
50−55
−125%
Counter-Strike 2 130−140
+400%
27
−400%
Cyberpunk 2077 130−140
+277%
35−40
−277%
Dota 2 131
+274%
35−40
−274%
Far Cry 5 110−120
+102%
55−60
−102%
Forza Horizon 4 288
+372%
61
−372%
Forza Horizon 5 140−150
+244%
40−45
−244%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 210−220
+87%
110−120
−87%
Valorant 260−270
+303%
65−70
−303%

1440p
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 30−35
+300%
8−9
−300%
Dota 2 96
+300%
24−27
−300%
Grand Theft Auto V 96
+284%
24−27
−284%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 170−180
+16.7%
150−160
−16.7%
Red Dead Redemption 2 65−70
+386%
14−16
−386%
World of Tanks 350−400
+245%
110−120
−245%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 85−90
+164%
30−35
−164%
Cyberpunk 2077 70−75
+300%
18−20
−300%
Far Cry 5 160−170
+300%
40−45
−300%
Forza Horizon 4 247
+518%
40−45
−518%
Forza Horizon 5 100−110
+320%
24−27
−320%
Metro Exodus 63
+75%
35−40
−75%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 120−130
+450%
21−24
−450%
Valorant 220−230
+454%
40−45
−454%

4K
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 30−35
+94.1%
16−18
−94.1%
Dota 2 155
+454%
27−30
−454%
Grand Theft Auto V 155
+454%
27−30
−454%
Metro Exodus 70
+536%
10−12
−536%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 200−210
+333%
45−50
−333%
Red Dead Redemption 2 40−45
+340%
10−11
−340%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 155
+454%
27−30
−454%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 70−75
+393%
14−16
−393%
Counter-Strike 2 30−35
+94.1%
16−18
−94.1%
Cyberpunk 2077 30−35
+278%
9−10
−278%
Dota 2 128
+266%
35−40
−266%
Far Cry 5 100−110
+425%
20−22
−425%
Fortnite 95−100
+405%
18−20
−405%
Forza Horizon 4 149
+548%
21−24
−548%
Forza Horizon 5 60−65
+392%
12−14
−392%
Valorant 120−130
+611%
18−20
−611%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Counter-Strike 2 14−16
+0%
14−16
+0%

This is how RTX A6000 and Arc A380 compete in popular games:

  • RTX A6000 is 272% faster in 1080p
  • RTX A6000 is 269% faster in 1440p
  • RTX A6000 is 280% faster in 4K

Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:

  • in Valorant, with 4K resolution and the Ultra Preset, the RTX A6000 is 611% faster.

All in all, in popular games:

  • RTX A6000 is ahead in 55 tests (98%)
  • there's a draw in 1 test (2%)

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 56.31 15.58
Recency 5 October 2020 14 June 2022
Maximum RAM amount 48 GB 6 GB
Chip lithography 8 nm 6 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 300 Watt 75 Watt

RTX A6000 has a 261.4% higher aggregate performance score, and a 700% higher maximum VRAM amount.

Arc A380, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 33.3% more advanced lithography process, and 300% lower power consumption.

The Quadro RTX A6000 is our recommended choice as it beats the Arc A380 in performance tests.

Be aware that Quadro RTX A6000 is a workstation graphics card while Arc A380 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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