INTEL Arc A380

Get into the game without blowing your budget with the INTEL Arc A380 graphics card. Designed for gamers looking for the best value, this card is an ideal entry point into the Intel ecosystem. Based on the Xe-HPG architecture, it has been optimized for modern APIs like DirectX 12 Ultimate, giving you access to Ray Tracing for more realistic lighting. Its main asset is XeSS upscaling technology, an AI that drastically increases your frames per second (FPS) in compatible games, allowing you to play smoothly in 1080p. With its 6GB of GDDR6 memory, it outperforms many competitors in the same price range, offering more headroom for high-resolution textures. For content creators and streamers, the Arc A380 stands out with its hardware AV1 encoding engine, a first in this price category, which ensures high-quality streaming with minimal impact on gaming performance. It's the perfect graphics card for a balanced entry-level build, capable of running e-sport titles and many AAA games with optimized settings. A smart choice for a first build or a cost-controlled upgrade.

Recommended Usage

Ideal for beginner gamers or for a budget PC build. Perfect for 1080p gaming on e-sport titles and AAA games with medium graphics settings. It's also an excellent choice for a multimedia PC (HTPC) or for occasional content creators thanks to its AV1 encoding engine.

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Playable Games Examples

Excellent for e-sport titles like Valorant, League of Legends, CS2, or Rocket League, where it achieves high FPS. Allows comfortable gaming in titles like Fortnite, Apex Legends, or GTA V at 1080p. More recent AAA titles (Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring) are playable at 1080p using XeSS upscaling and adjusting graphics details.

• Architecture: Xe-HPG
• Graphics Processor (GPU): Alchemist ACM-G11
• Compute Units (Xe-cores): 8
• Ray Tracing Units: 8
• Shading Units: 1024
• GPU Frequency (Boost): 2000 MHz
• Video Memory (VRAM): 6 GB GDDR6
• Memory Interface: 96-bit
• Memory Bandwidth: 186 GB/s
• TDP (Thermal Design Power): 75W
• Power Connectors: None or 1x 6-pin (depending on partner model)
• Video Outputs: 1x HDMI 2.0b, 3x DisplayPort 2.0
• Supported APIs: DirectX 12 Ultimate, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6
• Technologies: Xe Super Sampling (XeSS), Ray Tracing, AV1 Encode & Decode, Deep Link

• Performance/Price Ratio: Ideal power for 1080p gaming at a very aggressive price.
• XeSS Technology: AI-powered upscaling for significant FPS gains in compatible games.
• 6 GB GDDR6 VRAM: More memory than its direct competitors for better textures.
• Hardware AV1 Encoding: The best streaming quality for budget-conscious content creators.
• DirectX 12 Ultimate Support: Ready for modern gaming technologies, including Ray Tracing.

• CPU: Intel Core i3-12100F or AMD Ryzen 5 5500
• GPU: INTEL Arc A380 6 GB
• RAM: 16 GB (2x8 GB) DDR4 3200 MHz
• Motherboard: B660 (Intel) or B550 (AMD) Chipset
• Power Supply: 450W - 550W 80+ Bronze certified