Apex Legends
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Arc A310 vs GeForce GTX 980
The Arc A310 is quite a bit slower than the GeForce GTX 980 on average across 100+ games. However, it's a much better value for money, as it's $229.01 cheaper!
Arc A3105% Score
- Is 8 years and 2 months newer
GeForce GTX 9809% Score
- Up to 52% faster on average across 100+ games
- Available for $369.00
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
FP32 Computehelp
GeForce GTX 980 has 85% more compute power.
Texture Fillratehelp
GeForce GTX 980 maps textures 178% faster.
GDDR6
Memory Typehelp
GDDR564-bit
Memory Bushelp
256-bitAlchemist (Arc 3)
Generationhelp
GeForce 900Desktop
Segmenthelp
Desktop-
Power Connectorshelp
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Arc A310 or GeForce GTX 980?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Arc A310 or GeForce GTX 980?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between Arc A310 and GeForce GTX 980?expand_more
Performance: Arc A310 scores 5/100, GeForce GTX 980 scores 9/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Arc A310 or GeForce GTX 980 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Arc A310 or GeForce GTX 980?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the Arc A310 and GeForce GTX 980?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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