Intel A380 GPU launches in China, Gunnir announces first custom card

Intel Arc Alchemist consumer desktop graphics cards have finally arrived, at least in China. Alongside Intel's reference A380 model, Gunnir has also announced the first custom-cooled version of the graphics card. 

As reported by VideoCardz, the Intel Arc A380 is an entry-level GPU based on the Xe-HPG architecture, packing an ACM-G11 GPU with 8 Xe-cores (1024 FP32 cores) with a base clock of 2,000MHz. The memory subsystem features 6GB of GDDR6 memory clocked at 16Gbps across a 96-bit bus, maxing the memory bandwidth at 192GB/s. The card's TDP is set at 75W.

Compared to an AMD Radeon RX 6400, this card is claimed to offer up to 25% more performance. The GPU is aimed at offering 1080p/60FPS gaming with medium detail settings. The card's reference design uses a black shroud and a single fan in what seems to be a 2-slot arrangement.

The Gunnir's A380 Photon OC is a factory-overclocked version of this graphics card with two fans, one more than the reference card, but keeps the 2-slot design. The GPU comes clocked at 2,450MHz, which is a nice boost over the reference base clock. However, the memory only comes in at 15.5Gbps, a decrease from the reference value. Gunnir's card has a 92W TBP and is powered by an 8-pin power connector.

In China, the Arc A380's MSRP is 1030 yuan, which converts to around £127. The price of the Gunnir A380 graphics card wasn't announced.

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KitGuru says: This is an entry-level GPU, so it isn't the most exciting graphics card planned in Intel's line-up, but at least things are finally moving forward. 

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