48

Arc A750 Graphics Card

Alchemist · 8 GB GDDR6

$289

MSRP

72

RTX 3080 Graphics Card

Ampere · 10 GB GDDR6X

$699

MSRP

Our verdict

The RTX 3080 Graphics Card takes the performance lead with a 50% higher overall score, driven by its more shader cores, 10 GB of memory, and 29.8 TFLOPS TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 39% more frames per second across demanding titles like Alan Wake 2 and Black Myth Wukong.

However, the Arc A750 Graphics Card tells a compelling value story. At $289 versus the RTX 3080 Graphics Card's $699 price tag, it costs 142% less while delivering performance that's only 50% behind. Its 8 GB of memory is still more than enough for 1440p and even 4K gaming in most titles.

Our recommendation: for the majority of gamers targeting 1440p or even 4K with upscaling enabled, the Arc A750 Graphics Card is the smarter purchase. The RTX 3080 Graphics Card only makes sense if you need the absolute maximum performance for native 4K ray tracing, professional 3D rendering, or AI workloads where the extra VRAM and compute power provide a tangible advantage.

Performance winner

RTX 3080 Graphics Card

50% faster overall

Best value for money

Arc A750 Graphics Card

19% better value per dollar

Arc A750 Graphics Card best for

Power efficiency

19% better value per dollar

Memory

Memory
8 GB
10 GB
Memory type
GDDR6
GDDR6X
Memory bus
256-bit
320-bit
Memory bandwidth
512 GB/s
760 GB/s

Performance

Boost clock
2,050 MHz
1,710 MHz
Base clock
1,800 MHz
1,440 MHz
FP32 performance
14.7 TFLOPS
29.8 TFLOPS

Physical

Transistors
21.7 billion
28.3 billion
Process
6 nm
8 nm
PCIe
PCIe 4
PCIe 4
Card length
267 mm
285 mm

Power

TDP
225W
320W
Power connector
2x8-pin
12-pin

Gaming benchmarks (avg FPS at 1440p ultra)

Alan Wake 2
40 fps
58 fps
Black Myth Wukong
45 fps
65 fps
Counter-Strike 2
255 fps
340 fps
Cyberpunk 2077
50 fps
72 fps
Hogwarts Legacy
51 fps
74 fps
Spider-Man 2
53 fps
77 fps

Synthetic & compute benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Compute
95,000 points
142,000 points
3DMark Fire Strike
21,000 points
32,000 points
3DMark Time Spy
12,500 points
19,000 points

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 3080 Graphics Card worth $410 more than the Arc A750 Graphics Card?

It depends on your needs. The RTX 3080 Graphics Card scores 72 overall vs 48 for the Arc A750 Graphics Card. If you need the extra performance for demanding tasks, the premium is justified. For most users gaming at 1440p or below, the Arc A750 Graphics Card offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the Arc A750 Graphics Card or RTX 3080 Graphics Card?

The RTX 3080 Graphics Card delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The RTX 3080 Graphics Card provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the Arc A750 Graphics Card still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the Arc A750 Graphics Card handle 4K gaming?

The Arc A750 Graphics Card can handle 4K gaming in less demanding titles and with upscaling technologies like DLSS or FSR. For native 4K at ultra settings in demanding games, the RTX 3080 Graphics Card is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the Arc A750 Graphics Card or RTX 3080 Graphics Card?

Choose the Arc A750 Graphics Card if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the RTX 3080 Graphics Card if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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