Arc A380 vs RTX A500 Embedded GPU

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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 42.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown 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.

Trade-offs

❌275% higher power demand at 75W vs 20W.
❌131.7% longer card at 190mm vs 82mm.

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅Draws 20W instead of 75W, a 55W reduction.
✅Measures 82mm instead of 190mm, a 108mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 42.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Arc A380

2022

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

2022

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 42.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs Unknown 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.

Why buy it

✅Draws 20W instead of 75W, a 55W reduction.
✅Measures 82mm instead of 190mm, a 108mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌275% higher power demand at 75W vs 20W.
❌131.7% longer card at 190mm vs 82mm.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 42.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $149 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Arc A380 better than RTX A500 Embedded GPU?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 6,301 vs 6,197 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer Arc A380 is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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 more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 GB and a 6nm process instead of 8nm. 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 priced in an unclear MSRP range at $149 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1.7% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $149 MSRP gets you and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is RTX A500 Embedded GPU still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. RTX A500 Embedded GPU 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 an unclear 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 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

RTX A500 Embedded GPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Arc A380	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	128 FPS	81 FPS
medium	114 FPS	70 FPS
high	96 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	72 FPS	37 FPS
1440p
low	118 FPS	71 FPS
medium	99 FPS	62 FPS
high	81 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	52 FPS	26 FPS
medium	48 FPS	24 FPS
high	35 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	14 FPS

Open Arc A380 Open RTX A500 Embedded GPU

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Arc A380	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	137 FPS	115 FPS
medium	101 FPS	90 FPS
high	72 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	47 FPS	53 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	86 FPS
medium	61 FPS	64 FPS
high	45 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	33 FPS	40 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	51 FPS
medium	30 FPS	39 FPS
high	25 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	18 FPS	23 FPS

Open Arc A380 Open RTX A500 Embedded GPU

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Arc A380	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	284 FPS	279 FPS
medium	227 FPS	223 FPS
high	189 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	213 FPS	209 FPS
medium	170 FPS	167 FPS
high	142 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	142 FPS	139 FPS
medium	113 FPS	112 FPS
high	95 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	70 FPS

Open Arc A380 Open RTX A500 Embedded GPU

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Arc A380	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
1080p
low	284 FPS	156 FPS
medium	227 FPS	127 FPS
high	189 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	142 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	213 FPS	112 FPS
medium	170 FPS	93 FPS
high	142 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	142 FPS	66 FPS
medium	113 FPS	54 FPS
high	95 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	32 FPS

Open Arc A380 Open RTX A500 Embedded GPU

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Arc A380 and RTX A500 Embedded GPU

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.

RTX A500 Embedded GPU

The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 435 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 20W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,197 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Arc A380 scores 6,301 and the RTX A500 Embedded GPU reaches 6,197 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Arc A380 is built on Generation 12.7 while the RTX A500 Embedded GPU uses Ampere, both on 6 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Arc A380) vs 2,048 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Raw compute: 4.198 TFLOPS (Arc A380) vs 5.468 TFLOPS (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Boost clocks: 2050 MHz vs 1335 MHz. Ray tracing: 8 RT cores (Arc A380) vs 16 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU) with 128 Tensor cores vs 64.

Feature	Arc A380	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
G3D Mark Score	6,301+2%	6,197
Architecture	Generation 12.7	Ampere
Process Node	6 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1024	2048+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.198 TFLOPS	5.468 TFLOPS+30%
Boost Clock	2050 MHz+54%	1335 MHz
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	64	64
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	8	16+100%
Tensor Cores	128+100%	64

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The RTX A500 Embedded GPU 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	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
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 RTX A500 Embedded GPU has 4 GB. The Arc A380 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Arc A380) vs 2 MB (RTX A500 Embedded GPU) — the Arc A380 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Arc A380	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	96-bit	128-bit+33%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Arc A380) vs 12_2 (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Arc A380	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_2
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Xe Media Engine (Arc A380) vs NVENC 7th Gen (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Decoder: Xe Media Engine vs NVDEC 5th Gen.

Feature	Arc A380	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
Encoder	Xe Media Engine	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	Xe Media Engine	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	—

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Power & Dimensions

The Arc A380 draws 75W versus the RTX A500 Embedded GPU's 20W — a 115.8% difference. The RTX A500 Embedded GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Arc A380) vs 350W (RTX A500 Embedded GPU). Power connectors: None vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 190mm vs 82mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	Arc A380	RTX A500 Embedded GPU
TDP	75W	20W-73%
Recommended PSU	300W-14%	350W
Power Connector	None	PCIe-powered
Length	190mm	82mm
Height	114mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	59	—
Perf/Watt	84.0	309.9+269%