Arc A380 vs GeForce GTX 960

CPU

GPU

Arc A380

2022Core: 2000 MHzBoost: 2050 MHz

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GeForce GTX 960

2015Core: 1127 MHzBoost: 1178 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

Arc A380

6 GB 75

6,301

+2.7%

Arc 8-Core iGPU

Arc Graphics 130V

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arc)

6,133

0.0%

GeForce GTX 650 Ti BOOST

GeForce GTX 880M SLI

GeForce GTX 580

GeForce GTX 670

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Arc A380

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 37.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 42.3 vs 30.8 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 75W instead of 100W, a 25W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

GeForce GTX 960

2015

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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33.6% HIGHER MSRP
$199 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 30.8 vs 42.3 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌33.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 75W.

Arc A380

2022

GeForce GTX 960

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $50 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 37.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 42.3 vs 30.8 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Generation 12.7 (2022−2023) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 75W instead of 100W, a 25W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Fewer clear downsides in this head-to-head, aside from the usual pricing and availability swings.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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33.6% HIGHER MSRP
$199 MSRPvs$149 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 30.8 vs 42.3 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
❌33.3% higher power demand at 100W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

So, is Arc A380 better than GeForce GTX 960?

Yes. Arc A380 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 6,301 vs 6,133 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Arc A380 is a 2022 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce GTX 960 is a 2015 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Arc A380 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2015, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 GB, 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 6nm process instead of 28nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Arc A380 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $149 MSRP. Arc A380 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Arc A380 is about $50 cheaper on MSRP at $149 MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and you are getting 2.7% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $149 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (75W vs 100W), and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is GeForce GTX 960 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 960 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $199 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Arc A380 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Arc A380 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 960 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc A380	GeForce GTX 960
1080p
low	128 FPS	103 FPS
medium	114 FPS	87 FPS
high	96 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	118 FPS	90 FPS
medium	99 FPS	77 FPS
high	81 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	52 FPS	28 FPS
medium	48 FPS	26 FPS
high	35 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	15 FPS

Open Arc A380 Open GeForce GTX 960

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc A380	GeForce GTX 960
1080p
low	137 FPS	139 FPS
medium	101 FPS	109 FPS
high	72 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	53 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	77 FPS
medium	61 FPS	57 FPS
high	45 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	27 FPS
medium	30 FPS	19 FPS
high	25 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	11 FPS

Open Arc A380 Open GeForce GTX 960

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc A380	GeForce GTX 960
1080p
low	284 FPS	276 FPS
medium	227 FPS	221 FPS
high	189 FPS	184 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	138 FPS
1440p
low	213 FPS	207 FPS
medium	170 FPS	166 FPS
high	142 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	103 FPS
4K
low	142 FPS	138 FPS
medium	113 FPS	110 FPS
high	95 FPS	92 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	69 FPS

Open Arc A380 Open GeForce GTX 960

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc A380	GeForce GTX 960
1080p
low	284 FPS	168 FPS
medium	227 FPS	139 FPS
high	189 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	101 FPS
1440p
low	213 FPS	117 FPS
medium	170 FPS	99 FPS
high	142 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	142 FPS	68 FPS
medium	113 FPS	55 FPS
high	95 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	32 FPS

Open Arc A380 Open GeForce GTX 960

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A380 and GeForce GTX 960

Arc A380

The Arc A380 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in June 14 2022. It features the Generation 12.7 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2050 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,301 points. Launch price was $149.

GeForce GTX 960

The GeForce GTX 960 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 22 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1127 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,133 points. Launch price was $199.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A380 scores 6,301 and the GeForce GTX 960 reaches 6,133 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A380 is built on Generation 12.7 while the GeForce GTX 960 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 6 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Arc A380) vs 1,024 (GeForce GTX 960). Raw compute: 4.198 TFLOPS (Arc A380) vs 2.413 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1178 MHz.

Feature	Arc A380	GeForce GTX 960
G3D Mark Score	6,301+3%	6,133
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	6 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1024	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.198 TFLOPS+74%	2.413 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2050 MHz+74%	1178 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64	64
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 960 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Arc A380 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	Arc A380	GeForce GTX 960
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Arc A380 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 960 has 4 GB. The Arc A380 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 186 GB/s (Arc A380) vs 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 960) — a 66.1% advantage for the Arc A380. Bus width: 96-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Arc A380) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 960) — the Arc A380 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A380	GeForce GTX 960
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	186 GB/s+66%	112 GB/s
Bus Width	96-bit	128-bit+33%
L2 Cache	4 MB+300%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A380) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 960). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Arc A380	GeForce GTX 960
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A380) vs NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce GTX 960). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC (2nd Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (Arc A380) vs HEVC,H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8 (GeForce GTX 960).

Feature	Arc A380	GeForce GTX 960
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	NVENC (5th Gen)
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	NVDEC (2nd Gen)
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	HEVC,H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A380 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 960's 100W — a 28.6% difference. The Arc A380 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Arc A380) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 960). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin. Card length: 190mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 59 vs 75 C.

Feature	Arc A380	GeForce GTX 960
TDP	75W-25%	100W
Recommended PSU	300W-25%	400W
Power Connector	None	6-pin
Length	190mm	241mm
Height	114mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	59-21%	75 C
Perf/Watt	84.0+37%	61.3

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Value Analysis

The Arc A380 launched at $149 MSRP, while the GeForce GTX 960 launched at $199. The Arc A380 costs 25.1% less ($50 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 42.3 (Arc A380) vs 30.8 (GeForce GTX 960) — the Arc A380 offers 37.3% better value. The Arc A380 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).