Intel Arc A380VSRadeon RX 6500 XT
Performance, specifications and real-world gaming comparison
♜ WINNERIntel Arc A380+3%Better gaming performance
Intel
Arc A380
VSWINNERArc A3803%Better gaming performance
AMD
RX 6500 XT
Performance3635
Efficiency100100
Price / performance100100
Data confidence6969
Fixed-scale H2H model. Missing metrics are omitted instead of estimated from the overall score.
Intel Arc A380 vs Radeon RX 6500 XT: key takeaway
The comparison of Arc A380 and RX 6500 XT shows a 3% advantage for Arc A380 in gaming performance, while RX 6500 XT may still be stronger in efficiency and feature set. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
Intel
AMDPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
3635
100100
100100
6060
COMPARISON RESULT
The devices received the same overall score
Arc A380 leads in combined game performance. Arc A380 offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
Performance is nearly identical
Arc A380 costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 52–57of 61
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
Intel Arc A380
0 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
Intel Arc A380
100/100 · Price $139The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares Arc A380 and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
36Better
35
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
32
32
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
30Better
29
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100
100
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
60
60
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares Arc A380 and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPort3x DisplayPort 2.01x DisplayPort 1.4a
HDMI1x HDMI 2.11x HDMI 2.1
Device classDesktopDesktop
UpscalingXeSSFSR
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
TFLOPS4.1985.765Better
Power consumption75 WBetter107 W
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Power connector6 pin6 pin
Release date20222022
ArchitectureXe-HPGRDNA 2.0
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0OpenCL 2.2
Launch price$139Better$199
Shader units / cores10241024
Clock speed300 - 2000 MHz2310 - 2815 MHzBetter
Base clock300 MHz2310 MHzBetter
Boost clock2000 MHz2815 MHzBetter
VRAM6 GB GDDR6Better4 GB GDDR6
Memory frequency15,5 GHz18 GHzBetter
Memory bus96 bitBetter64 bit
Memory bandwidth186 GB/sBetter144 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 4x8PCIe 4x4
Power consumption75 WBetter107 W
Process node6 nm6 nm
Recommended PSU250 WBetter300 W
Length222 mmVaries by board
Die size157 mm²107 mm²Better
Memory cacheL2 4 MBBetterL1 128 KB, L2 1 MB
Transistor count7200 millionBetter5400 million
Max monitors42
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoNo
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares Arc A380 and RX 6500 XT across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
Arc A380RX 6500 XT
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
22 FPSEstimated 66%
21 FPSEstimated 64%
1080p Ultra
19 FPSEstimated 66%
18 FPSEstimated 64%
1440p Ultra
10 FPSEstimated 59%
9 FPSEstimated 58%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 55%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: Wukong22Estimated 66%21Estimated 64%19Estimated 66%18Estimated 64%10Estimated 59%9Estimated 58%5Estimated 55%5Estimated 55%
Call of Duty: Warzone22Estimated 66%21Estimated 64%19Estimated 66%18Estimated 64%10Estimated 59%9Estimated 58%5Estimated 55%5Estimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2188Estimated 74%178Estimated 72%129Estimated 74%122Estimated 72%69Estimated 67%66Estimated 66%23Estimated 62%24Estimated 62%
Cyberpunk 2077121Estimated 74%115Estimated 72%102Estimated 74%97Estimated 72%50Estimated 67%48Estimated 66%15Estimated 62%16Estimated 62%
Forza Horizon 5153Estimated 80%145Estimated 78%97Estimated 74%92Estimated 72%62Estimated 67%59Estimated 66%34Estimated 62%35Estimated 62%
God of War Ragnarök22Estimated 66%21Estimated 64%19Estimated 66%18Estimated 64%10Estimated 59%9Estimated 58%5Estimated 55%5Estimated 55%
Hogwarts Legacy99Estimated 74%94Estimated 72%81Estimated 74%77Estimated 72%45Estimated 67%43Estimated 66%16Estimated 62%16Estimated 62%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 202422Estimated 66%21Estimated 64%19Estimated 66%18Estimated 64%10Estimated 59%9Estimated 58%5Estimated 55%5Estimated 55%
Monster Hunter Wilds22Estimated 66%21Estimated 64%19Estimated 66%18Estimated 64%10Estimated 59%9Estimated 58%5Estimated 55%5Estimated 55%
Starfield22Estimated 66%21Estimated 64%19Estimated 66%18Estimated 64%10Estimated 59%9Estimated 58%5Estimated 55%5Estimated 55%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares Arc A380 and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 10036353%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 10044489%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 10043422%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 10060600%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1001001000%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares Arc A380 and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 10047462%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 10046452%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 10043422%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 10049490%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 10043430%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares Arc A380 and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.212.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingXeSSFSR
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0OpenCL 2.2
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares Arc A380 and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitectureXe-HPGRDNA 2.0
Process node6 nm6 nm
Release date20222022
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares Arc A380 and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count7200 millionBetter5400 million
Die size157 mm²107 mm²Better
Shader units / cores10241024
Base clock300 MHz2310 MHzBetter
Boost clock2000 MHz2815 MHzBetter
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares Arc A380 and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 4x8PCIe 4x4
Length222 mmVaries by board
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU250 WBetter300 W
Power connector6 pin6 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares Arc A380 and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMI1x HDMI 2.11x HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort3x DisplayPort 2.01x DisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors42
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares Arc A380 and RX 6500 XT with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM6 GB GDDR6Better4 GB GDDR6
Memory typeGDDR6GDDR6
Memory bus96 bitBetter64 bit
TFLOPS4.1985.765Better
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: Arc A380 or RX 6500 XT?+
Arc A380 has the higher overall gaming score, while Arc A380 offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
Arc A380 is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
Arc A380 is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
Arc A380 offers more overall performance, while Arc A380 offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
Arc A380 is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
Arc A380 is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
Arc A380 leads in combined 1440p performance. Arc A380 can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
Arc A380 is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
Arc A380 is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
Arc A380 is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to Arc A380 if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.